It’s the holiday season once again and you’re trying to think of thoughtful gifts for your information security professional.  You need something that will give him/her a little bit of that hacker feeling, but not require too much time or effort.  Or, maybe just something to take the edge off fighting advanced persistent tigers.

Well, L1pht is here to help!

1. Traditions Black powder pistol kit – $179 to $260
    

   You’re infosec pro will have tremendous fun working with his hands as he puts together this pistol kit. If he keeps all of his fingers, the possibilities are endless.  Now that’s goin’ out in style!

2. Scotch – $75 to $250
   
   
3. A Year of Burp Suite Pro – $299
   If you’re information security professional doesn’t already have a copy of Burp Suite Pro, treat her to a year’s worth the web application hacking enjoyment. After all that scotch they’ll probably get belligerent and want to raise a ruckus. By going pro they’ll get no throttling, one of the best scanners on the planet and so much more. Show someone you love them with Burp!
4. Web Application Hackers Handbook 2nd Edition – $31.11
   
   A great stand alone gift or companion for #3, the Web Application Hackers Handbook is THE goto book for web application security testing.
   
5. Beer – $12 – $50
   Showing you care doesn’t have to break the bank. This will put a smile on that depressed little face. Pick up anything from Great Divide Brewing, Gulden Draak or St. Bernardus to help make someone’s holiday season a bit brighter and the pain a bit duller.

Feel free to drop other gift ideas.

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