Security Library
A collection of security books I've read and enjoyed. Updated whenever I read a new security book I liked
Published: February 17, 2022
| Reading Time: 2 minutes
This is a collection of some of the various books I have read and found useful. This list is not meant to be used as a learning path, just as a reference for if you’re a similar topic. Note: I’m only listing books I’ve found useful. Hacking APIs - Corey Ball Date Read: January 2022 Note: This should be required reading for every API or WebApp pentester Extreme Privacy: What It Takes To Dissapear - Michael Bazzell Date Read: 2021 Note: Makes you a little paranoid but for all the right reasons… Practical Lock Picking: A Phyisical Penetration Tester’s Training Guide - Deviant Ollam Date Read: 2021 Note: One of the most well thought-out/explained books I’ve read. Cannot recommend enough. Fantastic. Practical Vim: Edit At The Speed Of Thought - Drew Neil Date Read: 2021 Note: A great introduction to VIM if you’re a huge nerd like me. Nmap Network Scanning: The Official NMAP Project Guide - Gordon Fyodor Lyon Date Read: 2021 Note: Great book to skim through and find out you know nothing about NMAP. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide: CLF-C01 Exam - Ben Piper, David Clinton Date Read: 2021 Note: Never took the exam, but a good read if you want to learn the basics. PowerShell For Sysadmins - Adam Bertram Date Read: 2021 Note: Good introduction to powershell. Do the projects though. Automate the Boring Stuff With Python - Al Sweigart Date Read: 2020 Note: Great introduction to python. Make sure you do the projects. CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-004 - Christine Bresnahan, Richard Blum Date Read: 2020 Note: Great book that covers a lot of Linux fundamentals. CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-004 - Kim Heldman Date Read: 2019 Note: Not saying the exam is worth it, but this book got me to pass it. CompTIA Security+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide - Mike Meyers Date read: 2019 Note: Great suppliment to Mike Meyer’s udemy course for the Security+ Exam. CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide - Mike Meyers Date Read: 2019 Note: Great suppliment to Mike Meyer’s udemy course for the Network+ Exam. CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide - Mike Meyers Date Read: 2018 Note: Great suppliment to Mike Meyer’s udemy course for the A+ Exam. Countdown To zero Day - Kim ZetterSecurity Library