“If there was an Encyclopedia Britannica of computer security, it would be Hacking Exposed.”
--Marty Roesch, creator of the Snort tool

Welcome to the Hacking Exposed, 5th Edition companion web site. This site provides you with a broad introduction to the fifth edition of Hacking Exposed as well as the latest table of contents and foreword by Gene Hodges.

Bookmark this page and check back often as updated links, tools, and scripts; and any new information regarding corrections, and reviews.

Praise for Hacking Exposed...

“Informational gold.”
--Bruce Schneier, CTO, Counterpane Internet Security, Inc.

“Real security is proven by trying to break it, and few sources will show you how to do that better than Hacking Exposed, Fifth Edition”
--Thomas Ptacek, Researcher at Arbor Networks

“If this book doesn't scare and motivate you to take security seriously, nothing will.”
--AlephOne, Bugtraq Moderator

“The best just got better. More info, more up to date, and more timely than ever. The best full-disclosure security book you can buy.”
--Simple Nomad, author of The Hack FAQ and Pandora

“A critical step to knowing your enemy is first understanding their tools. Hacking Exposed, Fifth Edition delivers just thatŠand more.”
--Lance Spitzner, president and founder of the Honeynet Project

“Hacking Exposed, Fifth Edition remains the most essential tome on any security pro¹s book shelf, providing unparalleled insight into threats and counter measures. Hacking Exposed, Fifth Edition is required reading.”
--Lawrence M. Walsh, Editor, Information Security Magazine