Computer and Online Security Books
The Internet groups all of us into one big global neighborhood. In the interests of being a good neighbor - and keeping safe - these books should serve as required reading for anyone contemplating an online experience.
Enterprise Security Books
Those charged with or interested in enterprise computer security will want to stock their office bookshelf with these enterprise security books.
Those charged with or interested in enterprise computer security will want to stock their office bookshelf with these enterprise security books.
Best Security Books for Home Users
The Internet groups all of us into one big global neighborhood. In the interests of being a good neighbor - and keeping safe - these books should serve as required reading for anyone contemplating an online experience.
The Internet groups all of us into one big global neighborhood. In the interests of being a good neighbor - and keeping safe - these books should serve as required reading for anyone contemplating an online experience.
Antivirus Industry News
Keep up-to-date with antivirus industry announcements and related news pertaining to viruses and malicious code.
Keep up-to-date with antivirus industry announcements and related news pertaining to viruses and malicious code.
Avoiding Macro Viruses
A recent article by Crispin Cowan CTO, WireX Communications, Inc., published by the SANS Institute. Discusses the prevalency of macro viruses and tips on how to avoid infection.
A recent article by Crispin Cowan CTO, WireX Communications, Inc., published by the SANS Institute. Discusses the prevalency of macro viruses and tips on how to avoid infection.
Office 2000: An Invitation to Infection?
Microsoft Office 2000 introduced the concept of digital signatures for certifying good macros. Sophos provides an indepth look at why this may be a bad idea.
Microsoft Office 2000 introduced the concept of digital signatures for certifying good macros. Sophos provides an indepth look at why this may be a bad idea.
Is Updating Your AntiVirus Good Enough?
Stuart McClure and Joel Scambray discuss why simply updating anti-virus software may not be enough to protect against viruses.
Stuart McClure and Joel Scambray discuss why simply updating anti-virus software may not be enough to protect against viruses.
Computer Virus Prevention: A Primer
From Sophos, an easy to read white paper describing viruses, how to prevent infection, and some of the more common methods employed by antivirus scanners.
From Sophos, an easy to read white paper describing viruses, how to prevent infection, and some of the more common methods employed by antivirus scanners.
Computer Viruses
Making the point with rather amusing graphics, this paper by Markus Hanhisalo discusses computer viruses and their affect on network security.
Making the point with rather amusing graphics, this paper by Markus Hanhisalo discusses computer viruses and their affect on network security.
Counter Hack
'Counter Hack: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Attacks and Effective Defenses', authored by Ed Skoudis, provides a superb introduction to securing Unix and Windows systems and also serves as a valuable reference guide for security experts.
'Counter Hack: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Attacks and Effective Defenses', authored by Ed Skoudis, provides a superb introduction to securing Unix and Windows systems and also serves as a valuable reference guide for security experts.
CyberShock
Winn Schwartau provides an excellent layman's guide to "surviving hackers, phreakers, identity thieves, Internet terrorists, and weapons of mass disruption". By providing an excellent overview of the perils we face online, CyberShock plays a valuable role in raising users' security awareness, helping to make the Internet a safer place for all.
Winn Schwartau provides an excellent layman's guide to "surviving hackers, phreakers, identity thieves, Internet terrorists, and weapons of mass disruption". By providing an excellent overview of the perils we face online, CyberShock plays a valuable role in raising users' security awareness, helping to make the Internet a safer place for all.
Virus Hunters
From the August 2000 issue of Time Digital, a serious look at the individuals involved in eradicating viruses and the technology being the digital immune system.
From the August 2000 issue of Time Digital, a serious look at the individuals involved in eradicating viruses and the technology being the digital immune system.
The Next War
Robert Vibert from Segura Systems advises that more innovative thinking is needed to guard against future threats. Published in the September 2000 LogOff section of Information Security Magazine.
Robert Vibert from Segura Systems advises that more innovative thinking is needed to guard against future threats. Published in the September 2000 LogOff section of Information Security Magazine.
Virus Bulletin
THE magazine for virus researchers and antivirus professionals, Virus Bulletin provides in depth analysis of specific threats, industry news, timely articles, and helpful how-to's.
THE magazine for virus researchers and antivirus professionals, Virus Bulletin provides in depth analysis of specific threats, industry news, timely articles, and helpful how-to's.
Cyber Spying
This book is subtitled "Tracking Your Family's (sometimes) Secret Online Lives", but it could also serve in the reverse sense - a how-to for covering your own tracks. Most of all, it provides an excellent overview of the critical system areas that are frequent targets of virus, spyware, and other malware authors.
This book is subtitled "Tracking Your Family's (sometimes) Secret Online Lives", but it could also serve in the reverse sense - a how-to for covering your own tracks. Most of all, it provides an excellent overview of the critical system areas that are frequent targets of virus, spyware, and other malware authors.
Internet & Computer Ethics for Kids
Written by Winn Schwartau, Internet & Computer Ethics for Kids: (and Parents & Teachers Who Haven't Got a Clue) would be a great tool in any classroom. Teaching without preaching, the book provides an overview of common security issues and provides plenty of thought-provoking, conversation-inspiring discussion.
Written by Winn Schwartau, Internet & Computer Ethics for Kids: (and Parents & Teachers Who Haven't Got a Clue) would be a great tool in any classroom. Teaching without preaching, the book provides an overview of common security issues and provides plenty of thought-provoking, conversation-inspiring discussion.
Malware: Fighting Malicious Code
Another excellent security book by Ed Skoudis, 'Malware: Fighting Malicious Code' gives an unbiased overview of the technologies that leave systems more vulnerable to infection and provides practical guidance for preventing, eradicating and even analyzing viruses and other malware.
Another excellent security book by Ed Skoudis, 'Malware: Fighting Malicious Code' gives an unbiased overview of the technologies that leave systems more vulnerable to infection and provides practical guidance for preventing, eradicating and even analyzing viruses and other malware.
Protecting Yourself Online
Written by members of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), this book covers everything from protecting your identity and privacy, to tips for protecting against hackers, viruses, and other malicious activity.
Written by members of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), this book covers everything from protecting your identity and privacy, to tips for protecting against hackers, viruses, and other malicious activity.
Secrets and Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World
Written by Bruce Schneier. By drawing comparisons between the digital and real world, Bruce is able to put security risks in their proper perspective and provide useful guidance on how best to defend ourselves. Schneier covers every aspect of attackers - from their mindset to the vulnerabilities they exploit. A must read for anyone interested in computer security.
Written by Bruce Schneier. By drawing comparisons between the digital and real world, Bruce is able to put security risks in their proper perspective and provide useful guidance on how best to defend ourselves. Schneier covers every aspect of attackers - from their mindset to the vulnerabilities they exploit. A must read for anyone interested in computer security.
The Enterprise Anti-Virus Book
Written by Robert Vibert, this book is a practical tool for defining what criteria one should consider for each of the main areas of antivirus in an enterprise.
Written by Robert Vibert, this book is a practical tool for defining what criteria one should consider for each of the main areas of antivirus in an enterprise.
Time Based Security
Winn Schwartau introduces a simple and effective way of determining where your infosecurity dollars should best be spent. A must-read for anyone charged with budgeting or allocating resources for enterprise security.
Winn Schwartau introduces a simple and effective way of determining where your infosecurity dollars should best be spent. A must-read for anyone charged with budgeting or allocating resources for enterprise security.
Viruses Revealed
A comprehensive resource that uses real case studies of actual virus infections in order to demonstrate the technical tips and techniques for eradicating and guarding against future virues.
A comprehensive resource that uses real case studies of actual virus infections in order to demonstrate the technical tips and techniques for eradicating and guarding against future virues.