Maximum Security: A Hacker's Guide to Protecting Your Internet Site and Network [With Safesuite Demo, Netman Tool-Set Evaluation]

Well, I have bought every version of this book since the first and continue to find reasons enclosed to keep it on my bookshelf. I even own Maximum Linux Security. Yep. It's excellent as well.Not only does the book give you a good feel about where to find the tools of the trade it also gives you insight into their usage.I regularly investigate computer-based instrusions and find that many of the concepts included in these chapters are enclosed.I cut my teeth on this series of books a few years ago and continue to keep my skills fresh with them today.I belieive in this book. I think any serious practitioner should at least browse it to see what he or she is missing. Loved it - Keep them coming.I'm looking forward to seeing if this edition has anything on the latest exploits concerning the use of Nimda/Code Red/Unicode invasions that I am seeing in conjunction with Scanner Tools and remote control utilities is discussed or not... IRC-Scripters...Anyone have info contact me ...Thanks...

This is one of the most comprehensive yet clearly written guides to protecting network data. Over 800 pages of detailed information include explanations of network "Hacker" terms, latest tools to protect ourselves and organizations that offer further training. Required reading for anyone associated with network security.

Maximum Security was, and still is the best book on security, hackers, etc. All other books just explain what they do, and how to stop it. Max. Security gives detailed descriptions on how to perform the hack, tools to use, and much more! I recommend this book to anyone that is interested in computers and security.

Ok, some people said it, the book isn't perfect in an absolute sense. But compare it with other books out there and it's clearly the most real-world reference. Most NT security books merely echo Redmond's news releases and material readily (and free) available on the net. Though more Unix oriented than NT, it discusses plenty of issues that are NOS-independent and apply to everybody. Even if you only care about NT, most hacks will come from Unix/Linux systems. Knowing what tools are available for these platforms is a must, and this book tells you. The only problem is that there are dozens of hacks discovered since the book was written so it's not entirely up to date. Maybe "Anonymous" will get back to the word processor and write a sequel. And can someone tell us what the "secret message about the internet" is already? I'm sooo curious.