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We asked some of our (and your!) favorite authors to share with us their
favorite 10 computer books from the past 10 years. Here's what we got back.
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Ed Skoudis is a founder and Senior Security Consultant with Intelguardians.
Ed teaches the SANS track "Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling"
and has authored the majority of that track's material.
Ed's expertise includes
hacker attacks and defenses, the information security industry, and computer
privacy issues.
He has performed numerous security assessments, designed
secure network architectures, and responded to computer attacks for clients
in financial, high technology, healthcare, and other industries.
Ed conducted a demonstration of hacker techniques against financial
institutions for the United States Senate and is a frequent speaker on
issues associated with hacker tools and defenses. He has published
several articles on these topics, as well as the Prentice Hall book,
Counter Hack: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Attacks and Effective Defenses, Malware: Fighting Malicious Code, and Counter Hack Reloaded: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Attacks and Effective Defenses.
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 TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols by W. Richard Stevens --
So, you want to learn about TCP/IP, do you? Well, grab yourself a copy of
this wonderful book, and download the Ethereal sniffer. Snag some packets,
crack open this fine tome, and after a few hours, you'll be amazed at how
much your understanding of protocols has increased. In my office, I always
keep this book close by on my reference shelf... It's just that darn useful.
 Linux Administration Handbook, 2nd Edition by Evi Nemeth, Garth Snyder and
Trent Hein --
So, you want to be a professional Linux sysadmin, do you? Well, read this
book cover to cover. If you are new to the craft of Linux system
administration, it'll arm you with the essential knowledge you need. Even
if you are already an experienced admin, nobody knows everything about
Linux. Use this book to help round out your knowledge about more esoteric
elements of Linux system administration.
(The author's original choice was an older edition that is now out of print. This link is to the current edition)
Snort 2.1 Intrusion Detection (Out of Print) by Jay Beale --
So, you want to be a master packet analysis guru and use the Snort Intrusion
Detection System to its maximum abilities, do you? This book rocks, and
will give you the inside tips you need to understand thoroughly what Snort
is up to and what the bad guys try to pull. I've also heard rumors that
this book will make you more attractive to potential mates, although I have
as yet been unable to confirm them.
 Security Warrior by Cyrus Peikari and Anton Chuvakin --
So, you want to explore some nifty security concepts in depth, do you? This
book includes a stunning hodge-podge of awesome security ideas, covered in a
great deal of technical depth. It's very well written and a lot of fun.
 Hacking Linux Exposed by Brian Hatch, James Lee and George Kurtz --
So, you want to see how eeeevil hackers undermine Linux, do you? This is
the best book in the entire Hacking Exposed series, explaining the inner
workings and most common flaws of Linux. Read it, and it will make you a
better admin and a better penetration tester.
(The author's original choice was an older edition that is now out of print. This link is to the current edition)
 Network Security: Private Communication in a Public World by Charlie Kaufman, Radia Perlman and Mike Speciner --
So, you want to understand why some protocols are weak and others strong, do
you? This book addresses why we have all the network security problems we
do, and what we can do about it. Read this book and then dazzle your
friends with your newfound insights into the whole enchilada of network
security issues.
 Understanding the Linux Kernel by Daniel P. Bovet and Marco Cesati --
So, you want to see what Linux is doing under the sheets, do you? This book
tells you what Linux really is, and how it works at a very very very deep
level. If you want to skim around on the surface of Linux, just playing
around, this book isn't for you. If you want an insider's view of how the
heart of Linux pumps, this fine book is a must-read.
(The author's original choice was an older edition that is now out of print. This link is to the current edition)
 Network Intrusion Detection, 3rd Edition by Stephen Northcutt and Judy Novak --
So, you want to become a master packet analysis studmuffin dude, do you?
Then, you must read this book to see how decoding packets can let you peer
into the mind of the bad guys. Every professional Intrusion Detection
specialist should read this and keep it on the shelf for handy reference.
 Hacker's Challenge 3 by Mike
Schiffman, Bill Pennington, David Pollino and Adam J. O'Donnell --
So, you want to have some fun, applying your technical skills solving very
cool puzzles, do you? Then, this book is the one for you. Savor each
challenge, compose your best shot at an answer, and then read how the
masters would deal with each problem. I only wish I had thought of this
book formula before Schiffman did... but he was there first, and does it
flawlessly.
(The author's original choice was an older edition that is now out of print. This link is to the current edition)
 Incident Response and Computer Forensics by Chris Prosise,
Kevin Mandia and Matt Pepe --
So, you want to become a solid incident handler and beef up your forensics
skills to boot, do you? Read this great book, and you'll be armed with some
awesome insight into how to respond when the bad guys come a-callin'. With
insider tricks and subtle tactics, this book provides a wealth of
information useful to every professional incident handler.
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