Real World Linux Security (2nd Edition) (ISBN 0130464562) Book Reviews 1-4 Sorted By Most Recent, at VeryWellSaid.com

The best linux security book, bar none

This book is simply outstanding. It gives a thorough coverage of all the topics you need to secure your Linux system. The book also gives a number of practical case studies, and covers common hacking techniques. This is important since one cannot defend against attacks if you are not aware of how those attacks are executed.

If you are a Linux administrator, you simply must have this book. Its that simple. Not reading it would, in my opinion, constitute professional negligence for any Linux administrator.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-12-27 06:35:40 EST)

12-23-03

1\2

Simple, concise, easy to read

Bob Toxen came out with a valuable book which is easy to comprehend, and can be implemented immediately into production systems. His examples are clear and direct to the point, which makes reading and understanding a breeze.

Whether you've been working with internet security or just starting, this book is a must have!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-02-18 11:42:05 EST)

09-21-03

2\3

Security that works!

This book is at the top of my list when it comes to Linux security books. It
has more information on securing Linux than any other I've read. And when I
say Linux, I mean Linux not the plethora of applications and servers that run
on Linux. Granted, it touches on some of the more "standard" servers, like
Apache, Sendmail, and Samba. But the majority of the book is dedicated to
securing Linux, servers, and applications in general. So, if you are looking
for a book to tell you how to lock-down ProFTPD, this isn't it. Because of
this limited scope, unlike other Linux security books that try to cover
everything imaginable, it manages to cover the topic thoroughly.

The book starts off with "quick fixes" and then moves on to more advanced
security issues. This is done so that you can get your system relatively
secure as soon as possible, and deal with securing some of the more obscure
and complex things in a progressive nature. It deals with just about

everything from making your users choose hard to crack passwords, to defining
a written security policy, to collecting information about break-ins and
getting law enforcement involved. This is a real well rounded and robust
book.

Two things make this an awesome addition to any Linux user or administrator's
collection. First, the author knows Linux inside and out. I was quite
surprised to see security solutions that include kernel modifications as an
option. In addition to his knowledge of Linux, the author has a very jovial
writing style that you seldom find in books of a technical nature. I felt no
need to force myself to read this book, because the author's writing style
was engaging kept my attention. Second, the author (and Prentice Hall)
included a CD with the book that contains software that the author wrote or
modified (to extend its functionality and/or usefulness). The CD itself is
worth the price of the book alone.

This book is a good buy and I would recommend picking up a copy of this book
if you are running Linux in a business or home environment.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-02-18 11:42:05 EST)

05-28-03

1\1

Excellent Book.