How to Cheat at Securing Linux

Chapter 1: Introduction to Open Source Security
Chapter 2: Hardening the Operating System
Chapter 3: System Scanning and Probing
Chapter 4: Implementing an Intrusion Detection System
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting the Network with Sniffers
Chapter 6: Unearthing Rootkits
Chapter 7: Defending Against Malware
Chapter 8: Defending Databases
Chapter 9: Network Authentication and Encryption
Chapter 10: Avoiding Sniffing Attacks through Encryption
Chapter 11: Creating Virtual Private Networks
Chapter 12: Implementing and Maintaining a Firewall

Dr. James Stanger is a web technologist, security consultant, and open source advocate. He is currently President and Chief Certification Architect at Certification Partners, LLC, where he develops the Certified Internet Web Professional and the CTP+ certification programs. He is active in the open source movement as well as with the Linux Professional Institute. He is a contributing author of the LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition, author of How to Cheat at Securing Linux. He has Stanger has created certifications and courses of instruction for companies and organizations such as CIW, IBM, Symantec, and CompTIA. He currently is President and Chief Certification Architect of Certification Partners, LLC, and Chair of the Linux Professional Institute Advisory Council. He also sits on several boards and councils, including the CompTIA Network+ and Server+ advisory committees, as well as for Kaplan University, American Public University System, Mesa Community College, and Snow College. He is also a social networking and Web 2.0 consultant. A respected speaker, he has been invited to present at various forums in the United Kingdom, China, and North America. Dr. Stanger was an educator and consultant, holding teaching positions at the University of California at Riverside, the University of Redlands, and Crafton Hills College. Dr. Stanger earned a B.A. and a Masters degree from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. from the University of California at Riverside. He is a CIW Master Administrator, and also holds the Linux+, Security+, A+, and Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP) certifications.