Enterprise Security Books

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• PDA Security
  

  Handheld personal digital assistants (PDA's) like the Palm Pilot or the Toshiba Pocket PC are almost ubiquitous these days. Technically savvy users download their contacts and calendars and sync their data on the fly. Some have wireless network capability and may even be able to access and download email. All of this is very convenient, but also creates a security hole for many corporate networks which administrators must address.

  
  
• The Soft Cage
  

  This book is not necessarily computer related, but there is a fine line between Internet / Network Security and privacy issues. Christian Parenti takes a potentially dry subject and makes it compelling. He provides a detailed history of surveillance in America- from the slave era through post 9/11. What you learn about how gadgets and conveniences you use everyday can also be used to monitor you may frighten you. A great read.

  
  
• Linux Security Cookbook
  

  This book is not meant to teach you everything you need to know to secure / administer a Linux machine. Assuming you know about Linux already- this book is a great resource for quick tips to help you.

  
  
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• Practical Unix & Internet Security
  

  This book has been a must-read for anyone tasked with network security from its original publishing. This 3rd Edition is extensively revised to bring it up to speed with current tips and techniques.

  
  
• Hacking Linux Exposed - 2nd Edition
  

  Linux is often touted as "more secure" than Windows by its fans. The truth is that it is just as vulnerable, maybe moreso, if you don't configure it properly to be secure. This book will help you.

  
  
• Hack Proofing Sun Solaris 8
  

  The authors of Hack Proofing Sun Solaris 8 have created a great book to introduce users to securing a Solaris system. The book pertains to version 8, but still contains plenty of useful information.

  
  
• Linux For Non-Geeks
  

  Virus authors, hackers and the media all love to attack Microsoft and their operating systems. Some of it is warranted and some of it is pure hype, but the fact is that many of the attacks and exploits out there simply don't work in other operating systems. Linux is available free of charge in most cases, but requires a little bit of a learning curve. Grant helps you get past the learning curve and use the Linux operating system effectively.

  
  
• Top 5 Linux / Unix Security Books
  

  Often *Nix (Linux or Unix) fans will hype the security of *Nix systems compared with Microsoft operating systems. However, Unix and Linux have their fair share of vulnerabilities and what really makes a secure system is an informed administrator. These books will help you discover where you're vulnerable and keep your *Nix system secure.

  
  
• Top 6 Enterprise Security Books
  

  Those charged with or interested in enterprise computer security will want to stock their office bookshelf with these enterprise security books.

  
  
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