num_pages: 128
description: For those with legitimate reason to use the Internet anonymously--diplomats military and other government agencies journalists political activists IT professionals law enforcement personnel political refugees and others--anonymous networking provides an invaluable tool and many good reasons that anonymity can serve a very important purpose. Anonymous use of the Internet is made difficult by the many websites that know everything about us by the cookies and ad networks IP-logging ISPs even nosy officials may get involved. It is no longer possible to turn off browser cookies to be left alone in your online life. Practical Anonymity: Hiding in Plain Sight Online shows you how to use the most effective and widely-used anonymity tools--the ones that protect diplomats military and other government agencies to become invisible online. This practical guide skips the theoretical and technical details and focuses on getting from zero to anonymous as fast as possible.For many using any of the open-source peer-reviewed tools for connecting to the Internet via an anonymous network may be (or seem to be) too difficult becausemost of the information about these tools is burdened with discussions of how they work and how to maximize security. Even tech-savvy users may find the burden too great--but actually using the tools can be pretty simple.The primary market for this book consists of IT professionals who need/want tools for anonymity to test/work around corporate firewalls and router filtering as well as provide anonymity tools to their customers.Simple step-by-step instructions for configuring and using anonymous networking software Simple step-by-step instructions for configuring and using anonymous networking software Use of open source time-proven and peer-reviewed tools for anonymity Plain-language discussion of actual threats and concrete suggestions for appropriate responses Easy-to-follow tips for safer computing Simple step-by-step instructions for configuring and using anonymous networking software Use of open source time-proven and peer-reviewed tools for anonymity Plain-language discussion of actual threats and concrete suggestions for appropriate responses Easy to follow tips for safer computing. 
language: English
title: Practical Anonymity: Hiding in Plain Sight Online
publisher: Syngress