Fundamentals of Network Security
Essential IT Skills for On-the-Job SuccessFundamentals of Network Securityis a comprehensive introduction to computer and network security. It provides a fundamental understanding of security best practices, laws, and standards that will enable you to build a complete security program. It includes the most recent advances in security tools and platform-specific defenses.Inside this book, you will learn to:Assess the threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to a networkDefend against access, modification, denial-of-service, and repudiation attacksIdentify a variety of hacking methods, including sniffing, spoofing, viruses, Trojan horses, and wormsApply new federal and state laws, including the Patriot Act, HIPAA, and Graham Leach-BlileyConfigure wireless security technologiesCreate policy, manage risk, and implement an information security programDevelop a backup and recovery planApply security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, encryption methods, and intrusion detection systemsImplement platform-specific security measures for computer desktops, UNIX, and Windows NT/2000/2003Implement security measures for e-commerceKey features:Critical Skills Identified in Each ChapterEasy-to-Understand Diagrams and FiguresBlueprints That Illustrate Key Security Concepts for Quick ReferenceDetailed Step-by-Step ProjectsProgress Check ExercisesAsk the Expert SidebarsHelpful Notes, Tips, and CautionsChapter Summaries and Key Term ListsEnd-of-Chapter Quizzes and Lab Projects