Publications
Books, academic papers, and patents by Wes Sonnenreich
Books
Network Security Illustrated
A comprehensive visual guide to securing networks, covering topics from basic network principles to advanced security concepts with clear illustrations and practical examples.
Building Linux and OpenBSD Firewalls
A practical guide to building secure firewalls using Linux and OpenBSD, offering step-by-step instructions for configuring, deploying, and maintaining robust network defenses.
Web Developer's Guide to Search Engines
An in-depth guide to help web developers understand how search engines work and optimize websites for better visibility and ranking in search results.
Research Papers
Return on Security Investment (ROSI) - A Practical Quantitative Model
This paper explores techniques for measuring security within an organization and proposes a benchmarking methodology that produces results of strategic importance to both decision makers and technology implementers.
Return on Security Investment (ROSI) - A Practical Approach
A companion paper to the ROSI quantitative model, focusing on practical implementation approaches for security investment analysis in organizational contexts.
A History of Search Engines
A comprehensive historical overview of the evolution of search engines, their technologies, and their impact on the web and information retrieval.
Patents
Internet based distance learning system
A novel system for Internet-based distance learning that enables communication between server and clients where clients can communicate with each other or with teachers using different communication techniques via a common user interface.
System and a method for monitoring progress of a learner through an experiential learning cycle
An innovative system for tracking and analyzing a learner's progress through experiential learning cycles, providing valuable insights for both learners and educators to enhance educational outcomes.