Andrew nice review and thanks for taking the time.
I guess what I am wondering, and not sure if its clear from the review is the following: Alot of the content you mention is available on the interubes, opensource goodness. Granted the book pulls it together but it is worth it for the security professional? I am kinda thinking not?
I guess as you hint to, this book is for someone new coming to the field.
Good review, not sure if I will be buying (perhaps I can borrow your copy, lol)
What training program out there doesn't include lots of open source tools,etc... that you find easily on the net? Its really about how the material is presented and made accessible to those new to the subject. Good job on the review and thanks for the effort.