---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash Security books from O'Reilly & Associates SunFLASH Vol 33 #10 September 1991 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a description of a book from O'Reilly & Associates that was posted to comp.newprod by jerry@ora.ora.com (Jerry Peek). Given the increased interest in UNIX security, this should be of value to many people. -johnj ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two computer security books are now available from O'Reilly & Associates, publishers of the X Window System series and the UNIX Nutshell Handbook series: Computer Security Basics by Deborah Russell and G.T. Gangemi Sr. 464 pages, $29.95 Audience: Users and managers who need to become security-literate. This book provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the many topics encompassed by the term "computer security"--passwords, access controls, cryptography, trusted operating systems, network security, biometric devices, smart cards, and TEMPEST shielding. It provides detailed information on the Orange Book, the government's standard for the development of trusted systems. It also contains quick-reference material, including a security glossary and a summary of government programs, contacts, and legislation. Practical UNIX Security by Simson Garfinkel and Gene Spafford 512 pages, $29.95 Audience: UNIX users and system administrators. This book spells out the many security options for systems running either System V or Berkeley UNIX. It tells how to keep intruders out, how to tell if they've gotten in, how to clean up after them, and even how to prosecute them. It provides numerous scripts, detailed information on defending against network and communications breaches using modems, NFS, Secure NFS, Kerberos, and firewall machines, and a list of other security sources (books, organizations, etc.). US and Canada: To order these books or to discuss corporate discounts, contact O'Reilly & Associates at 632 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol, CA, 95472 or call 1-800-338-6887. To send a FAX: +1 707-829-0104. Email questions to nuts@ora.com or uunet!ora!nuts. For a list of our overseas distributors: mail, FAX, or call +1 707-829-0515. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For information send mail to info-sunflash@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. Subscription requests should be sent to sunflash-request@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. Archives are on solar.nova.edu and paris.cs.miami.edu. All prices, availability, and other statements relating to Sun or third party products are valid in the U.S. only. Please contact your local Sales Representative for details of pricing and product availability in your region. Descriptions of, or references to products or publications within SunFlash does not imply an endorsement of that product or publication by Sun Microsystems. John McLaughlin, SunFlash editor, flash@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. (305) 776-7770.