Networked systems and the sensitive information they contain can be compromised despite an administrator's best efforts. What is the best way to protect computer networks and systems? Administrators need a clear and comprehensive set of security practices that are easy to find and follow.

The SEI is proud to announce the publication of The CERT® Guide to System and Network Security Practices, written by Julia Allen, a senior member of the technical staff, and published by Addison-Wesley. The book is available at walk-in and online bookstores. It presents more than fifty best practices that address all phases of securing systems and networks. Using a practical, phased approach, the book shows administrators how to protect systems and networks against malicious and inadvertent compromise based on security incidents reported to the CERT/CC. Whether you manage systems and networks or configure, operate, and maintain them, you will find guidance in The CERT® Guide to System and Network Security Practices that is easy to implement and protects your information infrastructure.