Books like Linux for Hackers by Mark Hughes

A practical guide to the design, implementation, and development of the Linux kernel, covering core subsystems, algorithms, process management, and memory handling.

Tighten holes and maintain security on your Linux system! From one of the authors of the international best-seller, Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions, comes a must-have security handbook for anyone running Linux. This cutting-edge volume shows you how to think like a Linux hacker in order to beat the Linux hacker. You'll get detailed information on Linux-specific hacks, both internal and external, and how to stop them. From the publisher who brought you the international best-seller, Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions. . . Learn how to think like a hacker in order to secure your Linux network In the ever-changing world of global data communications, inexpensive Internet connections, and fast-paced software development, security is constantly being compromised. Linux has always been considered the digital playground for hackers. Many hacks, exploits, and network security tools are written on Linux because it's readily available. Hacking Linux Exposed: Linux Security Secrets & Solutions shows you, step-by-step, how to defend against the latest Linux attacks by understanding the hacker's methods and sinister thought processes. You'll learn how your adversaries gather information, acquire targets, escalate privilege, gain control, plant back doors, and cover their tracks. Each chapter is divided into bite-sized chunks, covering highly publicized and little-known break-ins, tips on why they occurred, and detailed countermeasures that no Linux professional can afford to be without.

Linux System Programming guides engineers through low‑level coding on Linux, covering kernel interfaces, core libraries, and common system utilities to build efficient, robust applications.

The Latest Linux Security SolutionsThis authoritative guide will help you secure your Linux network - whether you use Linux as a desktop OS, for Internet services, for telecommunications, or for wireless services. Completely rewritten the ISECOM way, Hacking Exposed Linux, Third Edition provides the most up-to-date coverage available from a large team of topic-focused experts. The book is based on the latest ISECOM security research and shows you, in full detail, how to lock out intruders - and defend your Linux systems against catastrophic attacks.Secure Linux by using attacks and countermeasures from the latest OSSTMM research; Follow attack techniques of PSTN, ISDN, and PSDN over Linux; Harden VoIP, Bluetooth, RF, RFID, and IR devices on Linux; Block Linux signal jamming, cloning, and eavesdropping attacks; Apply Trusted Computing and cryptography tools for your best defense; Fix vulnerabilities in DNS, SMTP, and Web 2.0 services; Prevent SPAM, Trojan, phishing, DoS, and DDoS exploits ; Find and repair errors in C code with static analysis and Hoare Logic.