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May 4, 2009

Security+ Essentials Online Book

Here is an excellent online book at techotopia, Security+ Essentials Online Book, that provides essential computer and networking security information. This computer security book gives you the knowledge needed to pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. It provides a clear understanding of both the threats faced by I.T. and with implementing a comprehensive security infrastructure. The 15 sections cover a variety of computer security topics and will assist anyone who needs to understand these when deploying and administering a secure I.T. environment.


Table of Contents  of Security+ Essentials:

About Security+ Essentials

Mandatory, Discretionary, Role and Rule Based Access Control
 - An Overview of Access Control
 - Mandatory Access Control
 - Discretionary Access Control
 - Role Based Access Control
 - Rule Based Access Control

Authentication and Identity Verification
 - What is Authentication?
 - Username and Password
 - Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP)
 - Kerberos Authentication
 - Mutual Authentication
 - Certificates
 - Authentication using Tokens
 - Biometrics

An Overview of IT Security Threats and Attacks
 - TCP and UDP Based Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
 - Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks
 - Back Door Attacks
 - IP and DNS Spoofing Attacks
 - Man in the Middle Attacks
 - Replay Attacks
 - TCP/IP Hijacking
 - Mathematical Attacks
 - Password Guessing
 - Brute Force Password Attacks
 - Dictionary Password Attacks
 - Password Cracking

Software Exploitation, Malicious Code and Social Engineering
 - Software Exploitation
 - Malicious Code
 - Viruses
 - Trojan Horses
 - Logic Bombs
 - Worms
 - Social Engineering

Identifying Common and Nonessential TCP/IP Ports and Services
 - Understanding Ports and Services
 - Securing Ports and Services
 - Port Scanning
 - Primary TCP/IP Ports and Assignments

Understanding Communications Security
 - Remote Access
 - Virtual Private Network (VPN) Communications
 - Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
 - Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
 - Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
 - 802.11x Wireless Connections
 - Dial-Up Access
 - Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS)
 - Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
 - Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus(TACACS+)
 - Secure Shell (SSH)

The Basics of Email and Web Security
 - Email Security
 - Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)
 - Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (S/MIME)
 - Dealing with Spam Email
 - Web Based Security (SSL and TLS)

IT Infrastructure Security
 - Understanding Firewalls
 - Packet-Filtering Firewalls
 - Proxy Service Firewalls
 - Stateful Inspection Firewalls
 - Routers
 - Switches
 - Wireless
 - DSL and Cable Modems
 - Remote Access Service (RAS)
 - Telecom/PBX
 - Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
 - Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs)
 - Network Monitoring and Diagnostics
 - Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

IT Media Security Basics
 - Cable Media
 - Coax Cable
 - Shielded and Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable (UTP/STP)
 - Fiber Optic Cable
 - Removable Storage Media
 - Hard Drives
 - Diskettes
 - Tape Storage
 - CD-R/DVD
 - Electronic Media

Network Security Topologies
 - DMZ
 - Internet
 - Intranet
 - Extranet
 - Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
 - Network Address Translation (NAT)
 - Tunneling

Intrusion Detection Systems
 - An Overview of Intrusion Detection Systems
 - IDS Architecture
 - Host-based Intrusion Detections Systems (HIDS)
 - Strengths of Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems
 - Weaknesses of Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems
 - Network-based Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS)
 - Strengths of Network-based Intrusion Detection Systems
 - Weaknesses of Network-based Intrusion Detection Systems
 - Responding to Incidents

Security Baselines and Operating System, Network and Application Hardening
 - Security Baselines
 - Operating System Hardening
 - Network Hardening
 - Application Hardening
 - Web Servers
 - Email Servers
 - FTP Servers
 - DNS Servers

Cryptography Basics
 - What is Cryptography?
 - Algorithms
 - Hashing Algorithms
 - Symmetric Encryption Algorithms
 - Data Encryption Standard (DES)
 - Triple DES (3DES)
 - Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
 - Blowfish
 - International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA)
 - CAST
 - Rivest Cipher (RC2, RC3, RC4, RC5, RC6)
 - Asymmetric Algorithms
 - RSA
 - Diffie-Hellman
 - ElGamal
 - Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
 - Cryptography Usage
 - Confidentiality
 - Integrity
 - Nonrepudiation
 - Authentication
 - Digital Signatures

An Overview of Public Key Infrastructures (PKI)
 - What is a Public Key Infrastructure?
 - Certificate Authorities (CA)
 - Registration Authorities (RA)
 - Certificate Repositories
 - Digital Certificate Structure
 - Certificate Lifecycles and Key Management
 - Centralized and Decentralized Infrastructures

Popularity: 5% [?]


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    February 16, 2009

    Computing and Networking Classes and Tutorials

    Here are HP's Free Computing and Networking Classes and Lessons. These will teach you Networking basics, Server technology, backup strategies,, security, troubleshooting, and wireless networking. These courses and tutorials are available 24/7 and you can enroll in them or take them at any time.


    Networking 101 Class
    Learn all the basics of networking so you can set up, secure and maintain your own network.

    Servers 101 Class
    Learn to select, install, configure, secure, support and upgrade a small business server network.

    Six steps to computer security (quick lesson)
    In this quick lesson, you'll learn how to protect your notebook and desktop computers from hackers, crackers, viruses, spam and other threats.

    Laptop PCs: Basic Troubleshooting and Repair (quick lesson)
    Learn how to fix or avoid the "gotchas" that are unique or common to laptop computers.

    Laptop PCs: Troubleshooting Wireless Problems (quick lesson)
    An important part of laptop PC troubleshooting involves wireless connections and security issues.

    Simple backup strategies with HP Backup and Recovery Manager (quick lesson with podcast)
    Learn how to back up and restore vital business data, applications and entire systems using HP Backup and Recovery Manager software.

    HP Backup and Recovery Manager: Restore Files  (8:13)
    Learn how to use HP Backup and Recovery Manager to restore files in this demonstration.

    HP Backup and Recovery Manager: Schedule Backups  (13:34)
    All HP business desktop and notebook computers have HP Backup and Recovery Manager. This demonstration shows you how to use this application to back up files.

    IT infrastructure and its challenges: outsource or hire? (quick lesson)
    As a business grows, its IT support needs become challenging. Learn how to decide if it makes sense to hire or contract for IT help.

    Popularity: 5% [?]


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    February 10, 2009

    16 Free Classes for IT Professionals from HP

    Here are HP's 16 Free Classes for IT Professionals, covering topics such as data protection, security, storage networks, Windows Server 2008, virtualization, firewalls, backup and recovery, IT infrastructure, and wireless networking.
    Learning center - free online classes


    Servers and Storage Solutions

    Disaster preparedness through virtualization (quick lesson)
    Learn what virtualization is, how it works and the practical application of including virtualization in your disaster recovery plan.

    ERP: resource planning solutions
    Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a major undertaking for any business. Learn how ERP can streamline your business.

    How to build a midsize IT core infrastructure  
    Understand how IT managers at midsize companies can build and deploy a core IT infrastructure simply and effectively.

    Introduction to storage networks
    Improve your storage area network by assessing your current infrastructure, addressing evolving needs and getting the best return on storage network investments.

    Protect your data: back up to tape, disk and the network
    Learn the importance of backup to small and mid-sized businesses and how to design the right data protection solution for your organization.

    Understanding Microsoft Windows Server 2008
    This course is designed to give IT professionals an overview of the features offered in Microsoft Windows Server 2008.

    Virtualize your infrastructure: deployment
    Find out how to use virtualization to help you save money, expand your network resources and maximize your IT budget.


    PC Solutions

    Combating spam and spyware (with podcast)
    This class will give you a thorough understanding of what spam and spyware is, how it works, and how to manage it.

    Evaluating desktop virtualization solutions
    This class provides a background in desktop virtualization to help you make decisions about implementing a desktop virtualization plan.

    Exploring and implementing Gobi and 3G technology
    Learn about the speed and flexibility of new Gobi chip technology and how to use it as a company-wide mobile and wireless networking tool.

    Firewall basics (with podcast)
    Learn what a firewall is, explore firewall hardware and software and get a TCP/IP tutorial for help in setting up your firewall.

    HP Backup and Recovery Manager: schedule backups  (13:34)
    All HP business desktop and notebook computers have HP Backup and Recovery Manager. This demonstration shows you how to use this application to back up files.

    HP ProtectTools: security at your fingertips (quick lesson with podcast)
    Learn how to enable the computer systems security components of HP ProtectTools, found pre-installed on most HP PCs.

    Simple backup strategies with HP Backup and Recovery Manager (quick lesson with podcast)
    Learn how to back up and restore vital business data, applications and entire systems using HP Backup and Recovery Manager software.

    Simplify your IT infrastructure: reduce total cost of ownership
    This blade tutorial teaches you how easy it is to deploy server and storage blades to streamline management, save space and reduce costs.

    Wireless networking with Bluetooth (quick lesson)
    This brief will explain what Bluetooth is and how to use it, as well as give a detailed comparison of Bluetooth with other wireless technologies.

    Popularity: 6% [?]


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    September 2, 2008

    Books and Training for Internetworking and Network Security

    Dr. Rahul Banerjee of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science is providing the following Books, Training Content, and Slide Presentations for learning Internetworking, Network Security, and Computer Networks. This material and content is excellent and provides in-depth coverage of these important networking topics. If you need to learn about computer networks and internetworking basics and programming, then I highly recommend these free training and learning documents.


    Internetworking Technologies


    Network Security

    Computer Networks

    Popularity: 15% [?]


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    August 9, 2008

    eBooks for .NET, Networking, and Database Design

    Here are several Computing eBooks in pdf format from elib.hbi.ir. These ebooks cover .NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, XML, PHP and MySQL, Networking, Network Security, Database Design, JDBC, Linux Shell Scripting, and Windows 2003 Deployment. I have listed the topics below for the more recent ebooks on this site. Some of the books on this site are older and are therefore not helpful.


    Programming eBooks:
     - Visual Studio .NET Macros and Add-ins
     - Computer Architecture and XML
     - XML Programming with dotNET
     - PHP and MySQL Programming
     - .NET Framework and Architecture
     - OOP and Visual Basic dotNET and Visual C#
     - ASP.NET Development
     - Visual C++ .NET
     - VB .NET Development

    Networking and Security eBooks:
     - TCP-IP Basics
     - Network Security
     - Defending your Network
     - Defending your Website
     - Cisco IOS
     - Cisco Security
     - Ethernet

    Database eBooks:
     - Database Design, Entity Relationships and Diagrams
     - Database Programming using JDBC and Java
     - Advanced Database Design

    Operating System eBooks:
     - Linux Shell Scripting tutorial
     - Windows Server 2003 Deployment Resource Kit

    Popularity: 12% [?]


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    Filed under: Free Computer and I.T. Books — computer_teacher @ 3:05 pm


    July 17, 2008

    50 Computer and Networking Security Videos

    Here are 50 Computer Security Tutorial Videos hosted by security-freak.net. This site's author says that it is an attempt to lower the entry barrier for starting computer and network security research. Its objective is to present free videos to explain difficult security topics, such as raw sockets, packet injection, etc. This site will teach you many computer security topics, but it is left to the visitor to further pursue what is taught and to experiment and learn further.


    Basic Socket Programming
    4 Videos - 65 mins

    Presentation on Socket Programming basics  (25 mins)
    "Type with Me" exercise - a simple TCP server  (19 mins)
    Coding a TCP Echo server  (13 mins)
    Coding a TCP Echo client  (9 mins)


    Packet Sniffing using Raw Sockets
    7 Videos - 86 mins

    Presentation on raw socket basics  (14 mins)
    Sniffer coding basics  (15 mins)
    Sniffer - Ethernet header parsing  (10 mins)
    Sniffer - IP header parsing  (14 mins)
    Sniffer - TCP header parsing  (10 mins)
    Sniffer - Data parsing  (9 mins)
    A look at Tcpdump and Ethereal  ( 14 mins)
     

    Packet Injection using Raw Sockets

    6 Videos - 75 mins

    Packet injection basics presentation  (10 mins)
    Your first packet injection program  (9 mins)
    Ethernet header contruction & injection  (10 mins)
    IP header construction & injection  (14 mins)
    TCP header and data contruction & injection  (17 mins)
    ARP Request query injector  ( 15 mins)

     
    Architecture of A Proactive Security Tool
    4 Videos - 43 mins

    The "Sniff - Think - Inject" logic - a presentation  (10 mins)
    Programming the Framework  (7 mins)
    Communication via the Framework  ( 8 mins)
    ARP DoS tool using the Framework  ( 18 mins)


    Encryption Basics using RC4
    3 Videos - 38 mins

    RC4 basics presentation  (13 mins)
    Understanding RC4 via simulations  (13 mins)
    File encryption and decryption using RC4  ( 12 mins)
     

    How do Worms work?
    2 Videos - 46 mins

    Understand the basics of worms - a presentation  (20 mins)
    Scanning techniques used by worms - lets code  (26 mins)


    Madwifi-NG Wireless Driver Compilation Basics

    4 Videos - 36 mins

    Madwifi-NG Basics Presentation  ( 8 mins)
    Madwifi-NG Driver Compilation - Part 1  (10 mins)
    Madwifi-NG Driver Compilation - Part 2  (10 mins)
    Madwifi-NG Driver Compilation - Part 3  ( 8 mins)
    Wireshark for Wireless LAN  (802.11)  (17 mins)


    History of Hacking

    5 Videos - 50 mins

    Part 1  ( 10 mins)
    Part 2  (9 mins)
    Part 3  ( 10 mins)
    Part 4  (10 mins)
    Part 5  (10 mins)


    Misc. Fun Videos on Security
    1 Videos - 5 mins

    Why do we need WPA? - a real world hacking example  ( 5 mins)
    Q&A with Bruice Schneier at Defcon 15  (40 mins)
    Hacking VMware  ( 50 mins)


    Tutorials on commonly used Security Tools
    11 Videos - 115 mins

    Nmap  (13 mins)
    Dig  (11 mins)
    Netcat  (14 mins)
    Airdecap-ng  (5 mins)
    Ngrep  (8 mins)
    Wireshark  (16 mins)
    Nbtscan  (11 mins)
    Airodump-NG  (12 mins)
    Pcap2Air  ( 11 mins)
    Prism-Strip  (5 mins)
    Simple-Replay  (5 mins))

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    November 15, 2005

    Free Books on Linux, MCSE, Security, Cisco, Flash, SAP, CIW, Cisco

    Update: As of 12/05/05, this site is not longer available online.

    This site contains many freely available computer books and ebooks covering the following areas: Internet, Networking, Security, Novell, Kylix, Flash MX, Linux, Red Hat Linux, Suse Linux, CIW, SAP, SQL, PHP, ComptTIA Server+, Microsoft MCSE Exams (including 70-290, 70-291, 70-294), Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, BCMSN, BSCN, CCDA, CCIE).

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    Web Security and Commerce.pdf  3.3M
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    (ebook) insider secrets to successful ebay trading.pdf  68K
    (ebook - pdf) Hacking IIS Servers.pdf  31K
    (ebook pdf) Teach Yourself Perl in 21 Days.pdf  3.0M
    2_TestKing Security+ Unencrypted.pdf  258K
    50-653 Novell CNA.pdf  230K
    70-216 TestKiller Ed5 Jan02 (1).pdf  897K
    ACC-232_Wireless network.pdf  1.7M
    Apache+SSL+PHP+fp.pdf  32K
    Apache-Overview-HOWTO.pdf  142K
    BrainBuzz Novell NetWare 5.1 Administration.pdf  258K
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    CQS_VoIP_9e0-402_12.pdf  65K
    CompTia Server+ TestKing SK0-001 Edition 2.pdf  383K
    DOS_Command_Reference.pdf  50K
    Developers_Guide Delphi Kylix.pdf  8.0M
    Ebook - List of Free Ebook Sites.pdf  172K
    Firewalls.pdf  1.5M
    IPSEC.pdf 148K
    MS-Press MCSE Training Kit - Exam 70-222.CHM
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    Peer to Peer Harnessing the Power of Disruptive Technologies.pdf  2.1M
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    Building Internet Firewalls 2nd edition.pdf  4.9M
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    SAMS - Teach yourself DB2 universal database in 21 days.pdf  3.0M
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    Securing-Optimizing-RH-Linux-1_2.pdf  2.6M
     Project Management Professional Study Guide.pdf  8.2M
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    1D0-470 CIW Security Professional v2.pdf  397K
    CCNP 640-504 Q&A with Explanations 2.pdf  555K
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    UnderstandingWirelessLANSecurity SECURITY ISSUES.pdf  495K
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