Fundamentals of Network Security (Paperback)

Summary

Lock down your most important information by understanding numerous practical security applications in different environments. Robust coverage includes the most recent advances in technology and the law, including wireless security, biometrics, Windows, IDS technology, as well as the new Patriot Act, homeland security initiatives, and special information on relevant state laws. End-of-chapter review sections include summaries, key term lists, quizzes, and lab projects.

Table of Contents

PART I: Information Security Basics

1: What Is Information Security?

2: Types of Attacks

3: Hacker Techniques

4: Information Security Services

PART II: Groundwork

5: Legal Issues in Information Security

6: Policy

7: Managing Risk

8: Information Security Process

9: Information Security Best Practices

PART III: Security Technologies

10: Firewalls

11: Virtual Private Networks

12: Encryption

13: Intrusion Detection

PART IV: Practical Applications and Platform-Specific Implementations

14: Desktop Protection

15: Unix Security Issues

16: Windows NT Security Issues

17: Windows 2000/ Windows 2003 Server Security Issues

18: Internet Architecture

19 E-Commerce Security Needs

20: Wireless Security