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Try Steve Gibson at
http://www.grc.com/intro.htm
He has free utilities and does a weekly podcast (179 and growing) Called Security Now (http://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm) that includes transcripts to help follow the details.
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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywo...
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http://www.arstechnica.com
http://www.lifehacker.com
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http://www.sans.org
SANS is a training organization and their courses are not cheap, but you'll also find some freely available information on there. Some of their certifications require the applicant to publish a paper and these are all freely available on the web site.
I cannot speak highly enough of the certifications found here. I have one myself and have attended several of their classes.
Please note, I am NOT affiliated with SANS in any way other than as a satisfied user of their product. As a long time security geek, I really appreciate what these guys do.
Also check out the Internet Storm Center at:
http://isc.sans.org
which is a blog/diary about what sorts of exploits are being seen on the Internets at any given time
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http://isc.sans.org
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www.comptia.com/secuirtyplus
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January 15, 2009 01:24 PM
What are the must read resources for computer security?
I'm an old hat in the biz and I'm looking to reacquaint myself with
some of the newer concepts in computer security. I'm looking for info,
tools, ect.
Oh, I primarily work with unix type machines, so I'd rather focus on
that side of things - windows is a whole other beast.
Update: I use to read phrack when it existed, and still read 2600
some of the newer concepts in computer security. I'm looking for info,
tools, ect.
Oh, I primarily work with unix type machines, so I'd rather focus on
that side of things - windows is a whole other beast.
Update: I use to read phrack when it existed, and still read 2600
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| January 17, 2009 10:58 PM |
http://www.grc.com/intro.htm
He has free utilities and does a weekly podcast (179 and growing) Called Security Now (http://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm) that includes transcripts to help follow the details.
Good Luck
Mac
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January 15, 2009 02:05 PM
Start with the name Bruce Schneier, and go from there. The man's been the face of computer security for as long as I can remember.
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January 15, 2009 02:21 PM
Came to recommend counterpane.com, which is Bruce Schneier's site.
Looks like someone beat me to it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BT_Counterpane
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BT_Counterpane
January 15, 2009 06:11 PM
This isn't for points. Just *add* these two to your list: http://www.arstechnica.com
http://www.lifehacker.com
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January 15, 2009 07:10 PM
Yet another fantastic resource is: http://www.sans.org
SANS is a training organization and their courses are not cheap, but you'll also find some freely available information on there. Some of their certifications require the applicant to publish a paper and these are all freely available on the web site.
I cannot speak highly enough of the certifications found here. I have one myself and have attended several of their classes.
Please note, I am NOT affiliated with SANS in any way other than as a satisfied user of their product. As a long time security geek, I really appreciate what these guys do.
Also check out the Internet Storm Center at:
http://isc.sans.org
which is a blog/diary about what sorts of exploits are being seen on the Internets at any given time
Source(s):
http://www.sans.org
http://isc.sans.org
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January 16, 2009 02:05 PM
A good General Security Refresher would be to review the Security+ Certification Material.. (a CompTIA exam/cert.) They just updated their exam so you could probably pick up an older book (study guide) for pennys on the dollar. It addresses both Unix, Cisco, and Windows systems.
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It is by no means a substitute to other books or classes on the subject, but it is a great way to stay up to date on internet security.
http://attrition.org/errata/www/gibson.001.html for the Cliff Notes
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2001/07/09/thank_god_someones_finally_exposing/ Collection of statements regarding said charlatan
http://seclists.org/nmap-hackers/2001/0025.html Fyodor Vs Gibson