Network Security Fundamentals

Eric Cole is currently Chief Scientist for The Sytex Group's Information Warfare Center, where he heads up cutting-edge research in steganography and network security. Prior to this, Cole worked for more than five years in security for the CIA, during which time he earned six achievement awards and led a team of security professionals in the design and deployment of secure communications systems. Cole continues to consult for many government agencies. He holds several professional certifications and helped develop several of the SANS GIAC security certifications and corresponding courses. He has appeared on CNN, CBS News, and 60 Minutes.RONALD L. KRUTZ, Ph.D., P.E., CISSP, is a Senior Information Security Consultant with the Information Assurance Solutions (IAS) operation of BAE Enterprise Systems. He is also the lead for all Capability Maturity Model (CMM) engagements for IAS, and developed IAS's HIPAA-CMM assessment methodology. Krutz is the coauthor of the CISSP(r) Prep Guide, The CISSP(r) Prep Guide, Gold Edition, and the Security+ Prep Guide (Wiley).

You can get there
 
Whether you're already working and looking to expand your skills in the computer networking and security field or setting out on a new career path, Network Security Fundamentals will help you get there. Easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date, this text not only helps you learn network security techniques at your own pace; it helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed.
 
With this book, you will be able to:
* Understand basic terminology and concepts related to security
* Utilize cryptography, authentication, authorization and access control to increase your Windows, Unix or Linux network's security
* Recognize and protect your network against viruses, worms, spyware, and other types of malware
* Set up recovery and fault tolerance procedures to plan for the worst and to help recover if disaster strikes
* Detect intrusions and use forensic analysis to investigate the nature of the attacks
 
Network Security Fundamentals is ideal for both traditional and online courses. The accompanying Network Security Fundamentals Project Manual ISBN: 978-0-470-12798-8 is also available to help reinforce your skills.
 
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The texts and project manuals in this series offer a coordinated curriculum for learning information technology. Learn more at wiley.com/go/pathways.

Network administrators who design, implement, and manage computer networks on a day-to-day basis must understand the threats that exist and how to mitigate them to protect a company's assets. With this book as their guide, readers will gain a strong understanding of the key elements involved in security: confidentiality, integrity, authentication, auditing, and recovery. They'll learn how to assess a company's risk by identifying assets, vulnerabilities, and threats, and then take the necessary steps to decrease the attack surface of servers on the network.

1. Computer and Network Security Principles
2. Network and Server Security
3. Cryptography
4. Authentication
5. Authorization and Access Control
6. Securing Network Transmission
7. Remote Access and Wireless Security
8. Server Roles and Security
9. Protecting Against Malware
10. Ongoing Security Management
11. Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery
12. Intrusion Detection and Response

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