--- product_id: 12124227 title: "Malware, Rootkits & Botnets A Beginner's Guide" brand: "christopher elisan" price: "₹ 7188" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/12124227-malware-rootkits-and-botnets-a-beginners-guide store_origin: IN region: India --- # Malware, Rootkits & Botnets A Beginner's Guide **Brand:** christopher elisan **Price:** ₹ 7188 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Malware, Rootkits & Botnets A Beginner's Guide by christopher elisan - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 7188 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/12124227-malware-rootkits-and-botnets-a-beginners-guide) ## Best For - christopher elisan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted christopher elisan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Malware, Rootkits & Botnets A Beginner's Guide ## Images ![Malware, Rootkits & Botnets A Beginner's Guide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EHEe1NItL.jpg) ![Malware, Rootkits & Botnets A Beginner's Guide - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oZ6oWSX-L.jpg) ![Malware, Rootkits & Botnets A Beginner's Guide - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4182-ezd63L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Malware, Rootkits & Botnets A Beginner's Guide: A Review *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 7, 2013* Christopher Elisan makes no secret of the fact he "earned his bones" working in the trenches at Trend Micro's TrendLabs. The time was well spent and apparently proved to be an excellent "school of hard knocks" for the malware expert who is currently the principle Malware Analyst at RSA NetWitness."Malware, Rootkits & Botnets: A Beginner's Guide" takes the reader on a fascinating, if not at times, frightening journey across a cyber landscape populated with Hackers, Hactivists, and Fraudsters. For the rank beginner, the trip can be a scary one, but Elisan is an excellent Guide who points out the various pitfalls, and traps along the way, and does so in a clear and informative manner.In the first part of the book, Elisan lays a firm foundation with a brief history of malware, and a lively discussion of Rootkits and Botnets. If you did not know what a "Botnet" was beforehand, you will get an education in one of my favorite chapters, "Rise of the Botnets." You will learn not only what a "Botnet" is, but what are the main characteristics and key components, as well as how they are used for malicious intent. Then in the second part of the book, aptly titled, "Welcome to the Jungle," Elisan describes where denizens of the malware "threat ecosystem" lurk. He describes in detail infections, and compromises, before launching into the third part of the book examining the matter of protections, particularly the daunting task of protecting the "Enterprise," tasks that range from detecting threats to mitigating them. Finally, the book concludes with a nonsense look at what the future may portend with respect to the ever expanding and increasingly challenging threat from Malware, Rootkits and Botnets.Elisan also provides, as an appendix, containing useful links to online security products and security tools. The "Beginners Guide . . ." is excellent starting point for anyone interested in the subject of cyber security and cyber crime, specifically when it comes to understanding the mystery and complexity of malware. In fact, the "Beginners Guide . . ." would make an excellent introductory text book on the subject. Big hint there! On the other hand, the "Beginners Guide . . ." also constitutes a solid review of the subject for the experienced cyber-security practitioner. Not a lecture, just an observation - Mike Anders, CEH, C|HFI, Security+, Network+ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Opened my eyes *by M***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 19, 2013* I am required to take annual security training, but this book substantially increased my level of awareness. The author takes a fairly complex subject and makes most of it accessible to people who have some understanding of computers and software but are not programmers. Admittedly, I waded through some of the discussion about how malware enters operating systems and other sofware, but it was worth the wade, and that discussion was not most of the book.The discussions of how people are tricked into allowing or even inviting malware into their systems are great. First thing that happened after reading the book is I realized a site that came up on a search was posing as a legitimate anti-virus provider, providing "free" downloads to ensure your PC's security. I reported it to the company who said indeed it was not their site. It's nice getting the bad guys, and even nice knowing I have a tool set beyond my virus checker and firewall to avoid them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best malware primer out there *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 2, 2015* This was a well-written easy to read book on the subject matter presented. Very clear concise, and each chapter built upon the last. I've worked in the field for several years, so I wasn't expecting much of this to be new to me... I was mistaken. Malware, Rootkits & Botnets A Beginner's Guide filled in many gaps. It explains malware classification, behaviors, lifecycle, and the incident response process. This book won't spell out IR for you, but it will provide you with an excellent straw man on creating an effective plan.Would love to see a follow up book on more advanced topics. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/12124227-malware-rootkits-and-botnets-a-beginners-guide](https://www.desertcart.in/products/12124227-malware-rootkits-and-botnets-a-beginners-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*