Mastering Network Security

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Reviews
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In Mastering Network Security, Chris Brenton presents a complete portrait of all the things that can go wrong with a computer network and provides a thorough discussion of the tools available to counteract them. This book proceeds to explain how malicious software, external attackers, angry insiders, software bugs, and other evil entities can bring down a system. Most of the focus here, however, is on system attacks from the outside. Brenton devotes much attention to the tools you can use to thwart attackers.

This book walks the reader through a security audit and the process of developing an effective security policy. While some of the author's advice in this area may seem like common sense, it's helpful to have the many related issues summarized. Then, on the theory that it's easier to secure territory you know well, Brenton provides an overview of internetworking technologies--notably, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)--and their inherent security characteristics.

Mastering Network Security shows how to implement security measures--including logging, encryption, and packet filtering--on your existing network infrastructure. (He provides specifics for Unix, Windows NT, Cisco IOS, and NetWare). The author also writes at length about supplementary security measures such as firewalls (especially Firewall-1), intrusion detection systems (focusing on RealSecure), and RAID data redundancy (with emphasis on OctopusHA+). --David Wall

Book Description
Do you need to secure your network? Here's the book that will help you implement and maintain effective network security, no matter what size your network is or which NOS you're using. Packed with practical advice and indispensable information, this book systematically identifies the threats that your network faces and explains how to eliminate or minimize them. Covers all major network operating systems -- NT, NetWare, and Unix -- and all aspects of network security, from physical security of premises and equipment to anti-hacker countermeasures to setting up your own Virtual Private Networks. The CD includes evaluation and demonstration versions of commercial firewalls, intrusion detection software, and a complete security policy.

Synopsis
Now that most companies are networked, security is the topic that keeps network administrators awake at night. With up to the minute information on the latest technologies, including Virtual Private Networks and intrusion detection, this book covers all major network operating systems. CD-ROM includes evaluation and demonstration versions of commercial firewalls, intrusion detection software, a variety of hacker tools for testing user's own networks, and much more.

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