Network Security: A Beginner's Guide - Softcover

Maiwald, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072133244 ISBN 13: 9780072133240

Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2001

Synopsis

“A great book for network and system administrators who find themselves not only responsible for running a network, but securing it as well. The book’s lucid and well-planned chapters thoroughly explain all of the latest security technologies beginning with the basics and building upon those concepts.” --Mike Schiffman, Director of Research and Development, Guardent, Inc. Get security best practices from one practical resource. Network Security: A Beginner's Guide explains the steps you need to take to effectively establish a security program appropriate for your organization. You'll get details on Internet architecture, e-commerce security needs, encryption, hacker techniques, and intrusion detection. The book covers Windows NT/2000, UNIX/Linux, and Novell Netware.

About this title

About the Author

Eric Maiwald (Gaithersburg, MD) is the Director of Security Services for Fortrex Technologies. Mr. Maiwald oversees all security consulting and product implementations for Fortrex clients. He has personally been involved in performing assessments, developing policies, and implementing securit solutions for large financial institutions, service firms, and manufacturers. Mr. Maiwald is also the lead instructor for Fortrex Security Training including the ISS Certified Engineers (ICE) training class. And has been certified as an Information Systems Security Professional by the International Information Systems Securit Certification Consortium. He has written several white papers on Intrusion Detection for conference proceedings and holds several patents.

From the Back Cover

Learn network security basics using this practical guide

Create 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

Reviews

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.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Osborne Media
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072133244
• ISBN 13: 9780072133240
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400