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Summary: Very good basics, but needs an update
Review: Computer Security Basics provides an excellent reference for anyone interested in computer and network security, from the newbie to the practicing computer security professional. Unfortunately, it is rapidly becoming outdated..
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Summary: Very good basics, but needs an update
Review: Computer Security Basics provides an excellent reference for anyone interested in computer and network security, from the newbie to the practicing computer security professional. Unfortunately, it is rapidly becoming outdated..
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Summary: Good, but out of date.
Review: Its not bad and as a start, but I would recommend something newer than 1991. It covers the Governments Orange book very well, but I wish it had more illastrations to clearify concepts. Like just about any other computer book, if you really want to know something, one book is never enough.
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Summary: Good Book to start with but you'll need more reading
Review: Its not bad and as a start, but I would recommend something newer than 1991. It covers the Governments Orange book very well, but I wish it had more illastrations to clearify concepts. Like just about any other computer book, if you really want to know something, one book is never enough.
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Summary: Excellent basic Guide to Security
Review: Looking for that one book that offers basic security principals, maybe things you missed in other books ? This book offers the very BEST in the basics of Security.. Recommended as a starter book for CISSP, CISA, or any Information Security related self study.
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Summary: Excellent basic Guide to Security
Review: Looking for that one book that offers basic security principals, maybe things you missed in other books ? This book offers the very BEST in the basics of Security.. Recommended as a starter book for CISSP, CISA, or any Information Security related self study.
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Summary: Less Than Basic Basics Fails To Keep Up To Date
Review: The problem all computer books have is that they are almost out of date before they reach the bookstore as things change so quickly and unfortunately this 10 year old book, although okay for the casual reader who may want an understanding of security generally, is a dinosaur concentrating on old technologies, orange book concepts and not even touching on modern problems like distributed denial of service, e-mail viruses etc. Very disappointing for an O'Reilly book. An update is long overdue.
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Summary: A perennial favorite. Great introduction to the basics
Review: There's a rather funny scene in HACKERS in which some nerds are quizzing the mysterious new kid about his "Red Book," "Orange Book," et al. It's supposed to be way over the viewer's head ... but after reading this book, you'll chuckle at the pedestrian writing. O'Reilly explains all. The publisher really ought to retitle this "ADP Security Manager in 21 days." No kidding. This book covers the basic issues, the references, the standards, specifics. It goes deeper, though, to explain WHY, with more than a healthy dose of historical background on the evolution of computer security. Also easily overlooked: a cogent explanation of most computer virus issues. And it's all done in witty, plain language writing that's a breeze to assimilate. For anyone who's preparing to manage a LAN/WAN, or has wondered why "the people upstairs" enforce particular policies, this is THE book to start with, no exception. For armchair 'net enthusiasts, this is still the first, best source for an understanding of online security issues. Seriously: walk into most shops and server rooms, and ask, "Where's your yellow, O'Reilly computer security book?" Chances are, it's nearby, with the spine well broken and worn.
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Summary: Best available introduction to the topic...
Review: This book is a more introductory, and a more theoretical than something like "Practical UNIX & Internet Security, 2nd Edition" (By Simson Garfinkel & Gene Spafford, published by O'Reilly & Assoc.), but it is still a vital book on the topic.Definitely a must-have for the bookshelf of any Unix or Security administrator, and a good idea for anyone to read if they are working in the IT field.
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Summary: Best available introduction to the topic...
Review: This book is a more introductory, and a more theoretical than something like "Practical UNIX & Internet Security, 2nd Edition" (By Simson Garfinkel & Gene Spafford, published by O'Reilly & Assoc.), but it is still a vital book on the topic. Definitely a must-have for the bookshelf of any Unix or Security administrator, and a good idea for anyone to read if they are working in the IT field.
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