Network Security &ndash A Beginners Guide (Catlett, VA)

Network Security &ndash A Beginners Guide

Local pick-up preferred (please call first) but will shop at the buyer s expenseKingston - Books 7 IMG_1232Author Eric MaiwaldPublisher Osborne McGraw HillHeavily IllustratedAT A Glance (in brief)Part I. Information Security BasicsPart II. Ground WorkPart III. Practical SolutionsPart IV. Platform Specific ImplementationsPart V. AppendixesThe Process Project Plan Unix vs. Windows Which is More Secure Resources to learn More About Security Incident Response Procedure Testing Scenarios Index ..375Books for beginners fall into two categories the Dummies or Idiot s Guide books that treat the reader like an imbecile and those that treat novices as mature and intelligent. Network Security A Beginner s Guide falls into the second category. The reader comes away with a lucid understanding of the fundamentals of network security without being talked down to. Information security managers have a rough job. Although more money is being spent on information systems security systems are increasingly complex and complex systems are difficult to protect. This book is a good starting point for network managers and systems administrators who need clear instruction on how to create and run a secure technology infrastructure. As security of information systems increases in importance it is becoming critical for everyone in the IT department to understand how all the components work. While not every member of manager needs to know how to install and configure firewalls intrusion detection systems and e-mail filters they must nonetheless understand the significance of such technologies. This book covers those issues along with other significant information. Besides security products the book gets into the nitty-gritty of security architectures hacking encryption and operating systems. It includes a set of blueprints that describe key systems for designing an effective security architecture. The book concludes with the question of whether UNIX of Windows NT is more secure a topic that has been fodder for countless debates. Avoiding a discussion of the minutiae of each operating system the author astutely note that the answer to the question is not within the operating system itself but rather with the system administrator. That s good counsel from a good book. Reviewer Ben Rothke is a New York-based senior security analyst with Camelot Information Technologies. He is a member of ASIS. (Adams David Security Management 2001-09-01) All companies rely on some security mechanisms to ensure their corporate privacy and information integrity. In many cases the ability of the technician to explain a system s vulnerabilities to managers in order to acquire funding is as important as the technical skills to build the system. This book addresses a wide range of topics from security basics to policies practices and practical solutions. Though intended for network administrators this also acts as a good primer on security concepts for the lay computer user. A rock-solid resource for all libraries.Learn network security basics using this practical guideCreate a successful security program--even if you re new to the field of network security--using this practical guidebook. You can now get the technical background you need and have access to the best and most up-to-date security practices--from one resource. You ll learn how to set up and work with firewalls smart cards and access controls develop and manage effective policies and procedures secure Internet connections recover from security breaches prevent hacker attacks and much more. You ll also gain insight into actual program implementations in different environments--including e-commerce and company intranets--through real-world case studies. Plus you ll get an 8-page network blueprint section for additional visual details on proper Internet architecture e-Commerce architecture intrusion detection and the information security process. If you re looking for a solid introduction to securing a network this is the only book you ll need.Understand the basic principles of securing information on a network Find out various methods for improving security--anti-virus software firewalls smart cards intrusion detection and much more Learn about different forms of attack and how each is accomplished Build a security program incorporating recommended technical and administrative practices Get details on associated legal and privacy issues Identify and measure risk areas within your organization Implement a successful network security program step-by-step Connect to the Internet safely and safeguard e-commerce transactions Paperback 400 pages ISBN 0-07-213324-4