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You might expect a massive book about computer hacking to be tedious reading, but - surprise - this one is actually fun. You'll be impressed by the quality of the writing and the authors' clarity about complicated matters. Why have these clever writers gone public with information on how to hack into computers? They figure that hackers learn how to penetrate systems anyway. It's the network administrators and other professionals who need to understand hacking to protect their own vulnerabilities. The book, which is a bit dated now, given the programs it refers to, still conveys relevant principles about defending your work and your company from attack. getAbstract recommends it as an essential reference for businesspeople who want to know why system administrators always look twitchy. It's also a good tool for any computer professional whose day - or career - might be ruined by a single moment of system weakness.

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McGraw-Hill