Want to fix things instead of break them?

One of the authors here.

Thinking carefully about how things break is a good idea. You should read this book and you should also read the Shellcoder's Handbook" by Litchfield et al. Pretend security nonsense crumbles under the weight of real attacks.

However, if you're interested in fixing the problem, get "Software Security: Building Security In". It's time to DO software security!

On the other hand, if you're looking for the ultimate weapon in the attacker's toolkit, go get "Rootkits."

In the end, the only smart move is a combo package of "think like and attacker" and "build like a pro." For your best all around bargain, get "The Software Security Library."

Other Reviews

• Great all-around reference!
• Don't let the black hat on the cover fool you...
• Not as good as other works by these great authors, but still valuable
• Want to fix things instead of break them?
• Why we use it for a graduate class