who's "Bob Toxen"? master of what?
Thanks,
Ron DuFresne
On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Rusty wrote:
> Mark;
>
> If you really want to learn how to harden a system (non-Mickeysoft) let me
> suggest you purchase a copy of Linux Security by Bob Toxen, ISBN 0-13-028187-5.
>
> This book is from a master and is not just informational. It is a workbook,
> step by step instruction on how to make it very difficult for a cracker to
> exploit your machine.
>
> Rusty
>
> Mark Andrich wrote:
>
> > I'm in a similar situation myself..... The most useful resources I've found
> > are the following:
> >
> > 1. This list.... I'll pick a topic and begin exploring.
> >
> > 2. www.sans.org - Their online courses (begin with security kickstart) have
> > a good amount of relevant material compared to most of the other online
> > training I've tried. They've also got a reading room chock full of good
> > techie stuff. Lastly, Stephen Northcutt has a book called Network Intrusion
> > Detection - An Analysts Handbook, definitely worth reading.
> >
> > 3. packetstrom.securfiy.com - Message forums, tools (mostly Linux, some
> > wintools)
> >
> > 4. Other books: Hacking Exposed 2nd Edition, TCP/IP Illustrated, The
> > Complete Hacker's Handbook(More of a history book so far...) - All are worth
> > reading.
> >
> > 5. Lastly, Any literature you'll pick up will stress knowledge about TCP/IP.
> > Download some analyzing tools like WinDump and start checking out the
> > packets on your network.
> >
> > As for test sites... Unless you have written permission, don't risk playing
> > around with someone else's machine. Your best bet is to set up your own home
> > network and go nuts on it. (I started about a year ago with one windows 98
> > machine and now have win98, WinME, WinNTBO, Linux, Mac). This really is the
> > best way to learn.
> >
> > Hope this helps!
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Gary Jones [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 9:27 AM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: Firewalls-Digest V8 #1568
> > >
> > > I am VERY new to this mail list! I am a post-grad
> > > working in Network Administration. My home PC is a
> > > Win-ME system with a software firewall (Norton). At
> > > work I am responsible for 50 machines running NT 4.0,
> > > with a hardware firewall between the Cisco router and
> > > my NT server. (2 cards in proxy server).
> > >
> > > I have recently been reading "A hackers guide to
> > > protecting your internet site & network", although I
> > > am unsure of the intentions of the author I have found
> > > it a valuable and eye - opening resource.
> > >
> > > However, reading through this mail - there are many
> > > areas I do not have a clue about!
> > >
> > > My question to the group is simple - Where do I start
> > > ?
> > > I want to learn as much about security on the net as
> > > possible and would prefer to experiment on my home box
> > > - before I implement anything at work.
> > >
> > > Additionally does anybody know anything about possible
> > > test sites out there in the void? is there a location
> > > that you can practice cracking on - if I learn to
> > > compromise security I can learn to protect my network!
> > >
> > > Although I have Uni education - education on security
> > > was sadly lacking.
> > >
> > > Please point me in the right direction!
> > >
> > > Thanks to all who take the time to read this.
> > > Kind Regards
> > > Gary Jones
> > >
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