Network Security: A Beginner's Guide, Second Edition - Softcover

Maiwald, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072229578 ISBN 13: 9780072229578

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2003

Synopsis

There is no sorcery to implementing proper information security, and the concepts that are included in this fully updated second edition are not rocket science. Build a concrete foundation in network security by using this hands-on guide, and examine the threats and vulnerabilities of your organization and manage them appropriately. The guide includes new chapters on firewalls, wireless security, and desktop protection. Plus, plenty of up-to-date information on biometrics, Windows.NET Server, state laws, the U.S. Patriot Act, and more.

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Review

"Hackers gained access to some of Microsoft Corp.'s essential product secrets, the world's most powerful technology company said Friday, acknowledging a security breach that is a major embarrassment for the software company and its wealthy chairman, Bill Gates...."

From the Publisher

Network Security: A Beginner's Guide provides the network professional a single source for security best practices.
Basic Security services and the problems they can solve.
Steps to take to effectively establish a security program within an organization.
8 pages of blueprints and case studies including practical applications of security in different environments (e-commerce, internal computer networks, etc.)
Author Eric Mairwald is the Director of Security Services for Fortrex Technologies overseeing all security consulting and product implementations for Fortrex clients. He is also the lead instructor for Fortrex Security training including the ISS Certified Engineer (ICE) training class.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0072229578
• ISBN 13: 9780072229578
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 496