The Shellcoder's Handbook: Discovering and Exploiting Security Holes23 reviews
Jack Koziol, Dave Aitel, ...

Wiley, 2004

Excellent Book

+ The best out there, but not so different from the first edition
+ The greatest book on finding exploits hands down !!!
+ The hacker's bible
  
  











  



  
Gray Hat Hacking : The Ethical Hacker's Handbook15 reviews
Shon Harris, Allen Harper, ...

McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2004

i love GHH

+ Another revolutionary book from a revolutionary author!
+ A good guide for the beginner ethical hacker.

i have read tonnes of books on this subject.starting from secrets of a super hacker by knightmare(published way back in 94, trust me dat was a great read n even 2day i find myself glued to da back as the first time i read it.now coming back 2 gray hat hacking.this is wat i would like 2 call the ...
  
  











  



  
Network Security Bible6 reviews
Eric Cole, Ronald L. Krutz, ...

Wiley, 2005

You donot want to miss this

+ Excellent
+ Only the best from the best!

This book covers in-depth security issues in networks ranging from theoretical aspects, their practical implications to solutions adopted. The authors have done a good job in covering all aspects of security in modern day networks. It is an indispensable handbook for a security professional at any ...
  
  











  



  
Penetration Testing and Network Defense (Networking Technology)10 reviews
Andrew Whitaker, Daniel Newman

Cisco Press, 2005

A Cisco book not limited to cisco devices.

+ A must have!
+ Penetration Testing and Network Defense (Cisco Press Networking Technology)
+ If you are considering a pen test, read this
  
  











  



  
Secrets and Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World125 reviews
Bruce Schneier

Wiley, 2004

Theory of Security

+ Excellent Book
+ A little old but still good
+ A little dated but still essential reading
+ Great Read
  
  











  



  
Buffer Overflow Attacks6 reviews
James C. Foster, Vitaly Osipov, ...

Syngress, 2005

Finally a book on BO attacks

+ Great book to start with.
+ Disturbing

Buffer overflow attacks have been around for over 30 years, finally there is a book on the topic. this is a valuable title and worth the wait!
  
  











  



  
Hacking Exposed Wireless (Hacking Exposed)3 reviews
Johnny Cache, Vincent Liu

McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2007

Solid but not exceptional

+ Current Info On Wireless Network Security

When I read and reviewed Wi-Foo: The Secrets of Wireless Hacking three years ago, I was really impressed. Wi-Foo is obviously showing its age now, but a second edition is in the works. I was excited to see Hacking Exposed: Wireless (HE:W), green cover and all, because I hoped it would be just as ...
  
  











  



  
Hacking: The Art of Exploitation51 reviews
Jon Erickson

No Starch Press, 2003

One of the best technical books I have ever read.

+ Good for somebody who knows more than basics
+ Excellent security book
+ Get your hands dirty
+ Excellent
  
  











  



  
Rootkits: Subverting the Windows Kernel (Addison-Wesley Software Security Series)21 reviews
Greg Hoglund, Jamie Butler

Addison-Wesley Professional, 2005

Excellent intermediate/advanced security book

+ Great Book
+ The definitive text on Windows rootkits, applicable in 2005 or 2007
+ Belongs on all IT security professionals' bookshelves
+ Excellent read
  
  











  



  
Reversing: Secrets of Reverse Engineering15 reviews
Eldad Eilam

Wiley, 2005

A good read

+ Technique and understanding the assembly is the key
+ Great book for software developers / security professionals!
+ good for someone new to the subj
  
  











  



  
Hacking Exposed 5th Edition (Hacking Exposed)88 reviews
Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray, ...

McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2005

Excellent book for the beginner

+ Great Network security book
+ Overrated
+ Good learning reference for those interested in learning.
+ vedy good
  
  











  



  
Sockets, Shellcode, Porting, & Coding: Reverse Engineering Exploits and Tool Coding for Security Professionals8 reviews
James C. Foster, Stuart McClure

Syngress, 2005

The all in one book

+ Good book

First thing, I'd like to say this book basically requires a basic knowledge on C/C++, sockets, shellcoding, and basic exploitation techniques. It's not an introduction for the total newbie. Now, if you actually know the basics, this is your book. I actually learned a lot from the sockets and the ...
  
  











  



  
Microsoft Windows Internals (4th Edition): Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 200031 reviews
Mark E. Russinovich, David A. Solomon

Microsoft Press, 2005

Excellent technical reference

+ Pure internals
+ Very thorough treatment of the subject matter
+ a "must read" for high level sysadmins
+ The architecture "bible".
  
  











  



  
The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders & Deceivers37 reviews
Kevin D. Mitnick, William L. Simon

Wiley, 2005

It's just excellent

+ The Art of War On Line
+ Enlightening
+ VERY excellent read.
  
  











  



  
Hacking: The Art of Exploitation51 reviews
Jon Erickson

No Starch Press, 2003

One of the best technical books I have ever read.

+ Good for somebody who knows more than basics
+ Excellent security book
+ Get your hands dirty
+ Excellent
  
  











  



  
Reversing: Secrets of Reverse Engineering15 reviews
Eldad Eilam

Wiley, 2005

A good read

+ Technique and understanding the assembly is the key
+ Great book for software developers / security professionals!
+ good for someone new to the subj
  
  











  



  
Hacking Exposed Wireless (Hacking Exposed)3 reviews
Johnny Cache, Vincent Liu

McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2007

Solid but not exceptional

+ Current Info On Wireless Network Security

When I read and reviewed Wi-Foo: The Secrets of Wireless Hacking three years ago, I was really impressed. Wi-Foo is obviously showing its age now, but a second edition is in the works. I was excited to see Hacking Exposed: Wireless (HE:W), green cover and all, because I hoped it would be just as ...
  
  











  



  
Sockets, Shellcode, Porting, & Coding: Reverse Engineering Exploits and Tool Coding for Security Professionals8 reviews
James C. Foster, Stuart McClure

Syngress, 2005

The all in one book

+ Good book

First thing, I'd like to say this book basically requires a basic knowledge on C/C++, sockets, shellcoding, and basic exploitation techniques. It's not an introduction for the total newbie. Now, if you actually know the basics, this is your book. I actually learned a lot from the sockets and the ...
  
  











  



  
The Shellcoder's Handbook: Discovering and Exploiting Security Holes23 reviews
Jack Koziol, Dave Aitel, ...

Wiley, 2004

Excellent Book

+ The best out there, but not so different from the first edition
+ The greatest book on finding exploits hands down !!!
+ The hacker's bible
  
  











  



  
Hacking Exposed 5th Edition (Hacking Exposed)88 reviews
Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray, ...

McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2005

Excellent book for the beginner

+ Great Network security book
+ Overrated
+ Good learning reference for those interested in learning.
+ vedy good