IN THIS APPENDIX
This appendix is designed to provide you with some of the sources consulted in this book, as well as sites (or documents) that can assist you in better understanding security.
The following list of resources includes articles, papers, and tools. The majority were authored or created by individuals working in security.
The BugTraq List. This list is for posting or discussing bugs in various operating systems, although Unix is the most often discussed. The information here can be quite explicit. If you are looking to learn the fine aspects (and cutting-edge news) of Unix security, this list is for you. Instructions for subscribing can be found at http://online.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/sfonline/subscribe.pl.
Intrusion Detection Systems. This list concentrates on discussions about methods of intrusion or intrusion detection.
Target: [email protected]
Command: subscribe ids
(in body of message)
The NT Security List. This list is devoted to discussing all techniques of security related to the Microsoft Windows NT operating system. Individuals also discuss security aspects of other Microsoft operating systems.
Target: [email protected]
Command: subscribe ntsecurity
(in body of message)
The NTBugTraq List. This list is for posting or discussing bugs in Windows NT/2000.
Target: [email protected]
Command: SUBSCRIBE NTBUGTRAQ
firstname lastname
The Secure HTTP List. This list is devoted to the discussion of S-HTTP and techniques to facilitate this new form of security for WWW transactions.
Target: [email protected]
Command: SUBSCRIBE
(in body of message)
The Sneakers List. This list discusses methods of circumventing firewall and general security. This list is reserved for lawful tests and techniques.
Target: [email protected]
Command: SUBSCRIBE Sneakers
(in body of message)
The WWW Security List. List members discuss all techniques to maintain (or subvert) WWW security (things involving secure methods of HTML, HTTP and CGI).
Target: [email protected]
Command: SUBSCRIBE www-security
your_email_address
(in body of message)
3.14.131.212