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  Digital Fortress

  by Dan Brown

  Digital Fortress is a techno-thriller novel written by American author Dan Brown and published in 1998 by St. Martin's Press. The book explores the theme of government surveillance of electronically stored information on the private lives of citizens, and the possible civil liberties and ethical implications using such technology. When the NSA's invincible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it... (more)
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  Daemon: Book 2

  Freedom

  by Daniel Suarez

  The propulsive, shockingly plausible sequel to New York Times bestseller Daemon In one of the most buzzed-about debuts of 2009, Daniel Suarez introduced a terrifying vision of a new world order, controlled by the Daemon, an insidious computer program unleashed by a hi-tech wunderkind, Daemon captured the attention of the tech community, became a New York Times and Indie bestseller, and left readers... (more)
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  Ghost in the Wires

  My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker

  by Kevin Mitnick, William L. Simon

  Kevin Mitnick, the world's most wanted computer hacker, managed to hack into some of the country's most powerful - and seemingly impenetrable - agencies and companies. By conning employees into giving him private information and maneuvering through layers of security, he gained access to data that no one else could. The suspenseful heart of the book unfolds as Mitnick disappears on a three-year run from the FBI.... (more)
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  The Cuckoo's Egg

  Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage

  by Clifford Stoll

  Cliff Stoll was an astronomer turned systems manager at Lawrence Berkeley Lab when a 75-cent accounting error alerted him to the presence of an unauthorized users on his system. The hacker's code name was "Hunter"-- a mystery invader hiding inside a twisting electronic labyrinth, breaking into U.S. computer systems and stealing sensitive military and security information. Stoll began a one-man hunt of his own,... (more)
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  Applied Cryptography

  Protocols, Algorithms, and Source Code in C

  by Bruce Schneier

  ". . .the best introduction to cryptography I've ever seen. . . . The book the National Security Agency wanted never to be published. . . ." -Wired Magazine ". . .monumental . . . fascinating . . . comprehensive . . . the definitive work on cryptography for computer programmers . . ." -Dr. Dobb's Journal ". . .easily ranks as one of the most authoritative in its field." -PC Magazine ". .... (more)
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  Writing Secure Code, Second Edition

  by David LeBlanc, Michael Howard

  Keep black-hat hackers at bay with the tips and techniques in this entertaining, eye-opening book! Developers will learn how to padlock their applications throughout the entire development process—from designing secure applications to writing robust code that can withstand repeated attacks to testing applications for security flaws. Easily digested chapters reveal proven principles, strategies, and coding... (more)
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  Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions, Third Edition (Hacking Exposed)

  by Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray, George Kurtz

  This one-of-a-kind book provides in-depth expert insight into how hackers infiltrate e-business, and how they can be stopped.
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  Steal This Computer Book

  by Wallace Wang

  This offbeat, non-technical book examines what hackers do, how they do it, and how readers can protect themselves. Informative, irreverent, and entertaining, the completely revised fourth edition of Steal This Computer Book contains new chapters that discuss the hacker mentality, lock picking, exploiting P2P file sharing networks, and how people manipulate search engines and pop-up ads. Includes a CD with hundreds... (more)
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  Hackers Beware: The Ultimate Guide to Network Security

  by Eric Cole

  Hackers Beware starts with a roadmap of the various areas of hacking but quickly delves into the details of how specific attacks work and how to protect against them. Since most attacks we hear about either occur or are perceived to come from hackers, people are very interested "in how they do that" - the techniques hackers use to break into systems. Hackers Beware is unique in that it gives specific exploits,... (more)
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  Worm

  The First Digital World War

  by Mark Bowden

  Mark Bowden’s Worm: The Story of the First Digital World War is about the next frontier in war. Bowden, the best-selling author of Black Hawk Down and The Best Game Ever, has delivered a dramatic cyber-crime story that explores the Conficker Computer “Worm,” a potentially devastating computer virus that has baffled experts and infected as many as 12 million computers to date. Bowden has gained unprecedented access... (more)
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  Secrets and Lies

  Digital Security in a Networked World

  by Bruce Schneier

  Bestselling author Bruce Schneier offers his expert guidance on achieving security on a network Internationally recognized computer security expert Bruce Schneier offers a practical, straightforward guide to achieving security throughout computer networks. Schneier uses his extensive field experience with his own clients to dispel the myths that often mislead IT managers as they try to build secure systems. This... (more)
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  HACKING EXPOSED: NETWORK SECURITY SECRETS AND SOLUTIONS

  by Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray, George Kurtz

  Best way to secure your network? Break in! And that's exactly what InfoWorld security watch columnists Stuart McClure and Joel Scambray plus Extreme Hacking instructor George Kurtz show you how to do in Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions. Arming you with a hacker's arsenal, they help you pinpoint vulnerable areas and apply effective security countermeasures in UNIX (including Linux),... (more)
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  Security in Computing (4th Edition)

  by Charles P. Pfleeger

  The New State-of-the-Art in Information Security: Now Covers the Economics of Cyber Security and the Intersection of Privacy and Information Security For years, IT and security professionals and students have turned to Security in Computing as the definitive guide to information about computer security attacks and countermeasures. In their new fourth edition, Charles P. Pfleeger and Shari Lawrence Pfleeger... (more)
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  Theory in Practice

  Beautiful Security

  by Andrew Oram, John Viega

  In this thought-provoking anthology, today's security experts describe bold and extraordinary methods used to secure computer systems in the face of ever-increasing threats. Beautiful Security features a collection of essays and insightful analyses by leaders such as Ben Edelman, Grant Geyer, John McManus, and a dozen others who have found unusual solutions for writing secure code, designing secure applications,... (more)
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  CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (All-in-One) (All-In-One)

  by Shon Harris

  The Third Edition of this proven All-in-One exam guide provides total coverage of the CISSP certification exam, which has again been voted one of the Top 10 IT certifications in 2005 by CertCities. Revised and updated using feedback from Instructors and students, learn security operations in the areas of telecommunications, cryptography, management practices, and more. Plan for continuity and disaster recovery.... (more)
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  Computer Security Basics

  by Rick Lehtinen, Deborah Russell

  This is the must-have book for a must-know field. Today, general security knowledge is mandatory, and, if you who need to understand the fundamentals, "Computer Security Basics" 2nd Edition is the book to consult. The new edition builds on the well-established principles developed in the original edition and thoroughly updates that core knowledge. For anyone involved with computer security, including security... (more)
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  The International Handbook of Computer Security

  by Joel G. Siegel, Jae K. Shim

  This book is a one-stop resource to help executives and computer professionals protect their systems and data from a myriad of internal and external threats. Addressing a wide range of security issues, it provides practical guidance on topics such as: physical security procedures * data preservation and protection * hardware and software protection * personnel management and security * network security *... (more)
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  The Ultimate Guide to Internet Safety

  by Victoria Roddel

  Home computer users now have a reference manual for internet safety and cybercrime prevention. This book highlights the parallel between real world crime, individual rights and responsibilities related to the computer, internet and electronic devices. Topics include child predators, cyberbullying, fraud, harassment, identity theft, infectors, intellectual property violations, intrusion, legislation, malware,... (more)
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  The Best of 2600: A Hacker Odyssey

  by Emmanuel Goldstein

  Since 1984, the quarterly magazine 2600 has provided fascinating articles for readers who are curious about technology. Find the best of the magazine’s writing in Best of 2600: A Hacker Odyssey , a collection of the strongest, most interesting, and often most controversial articles covering 24 years of changes in technology, all from a hacker’s perspective. Included are stories about the creation of the... (more)
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  Aimée Leduc Investigations: Book 9

  Murder in the Latin Quarter

  by Cara Black

  A Haitian woman arrives at the office of Leduc Detective and announces that she is Aimée’s sister, her father’s illegitimate daughter. Aimée is thrilled. A virtual orphan since her mother’s disappearance and her father’s death, she has always wanted a sister. Her partner, René, is wary of this stranger, but Aimée embraces her and soon finds herself involved in murky Haitian politics leading to murder. The setting... (more)