Fundamentals of Communications and Networking (Issa: Information Systems Security & Assurance) - Softcover

Solomon; Michael G.; Kim; David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284200116 ISBN 13: 9781284200119

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2021

Synopsis

Today's networks are required to support an increasing array of real-time communication methods. Video chat and live resources put demands on networks that were previously unimagined. Written to be accessible to all, Fundamentals of Communications and Networking, Third Edition helps readers better understand today's networks and the way they support the evolving requirements of different types of organizations. While displaying technical depth, this new edition presents an evolutionary perspective of data networking from the early years to the local area networking boom, to advanced IP data networks that support multimedia and real-time applications. The Third Edition is loaded with real-world examples, network designs, and network scenarios that provide the reader with a wealth of data networking information and practical implementation tips. Key Features of the third Edition: - Introduces network basics by describing how networks work - Discusses how networks support the increasing demands of advanced communications - Illustrates how to map the right technology to an organization's needs and business goals - Outlines how businesses use networks to solve business problems, both technically and operationally.

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About the Author

Michael G. Solomon, Ph.D., CISSP, PMP, CISM, PenTen+ is an author, educator, and consultant focusing on privacy, security, blockchain, and identity management. As an IT professional and consultant since 1987, Dr. Solomon has led project teams for many Fortune 500 companies and has authored and contributed to more than 25 books and numerous training courses. Dr. Solomon is a Professor of Cyber Security and Global Business with Blockchain Technology at the University of the Cumberlands, and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Informatics from Emory University.

David Kim (DK), BSEE, CCNA, CISSP, CSCIstarted his IT career designing and installing Ethernet local area networks in the late 1980s using Novell Netware OS. This entrée led DK to start a structured cabling design and installation business in the 1990s. The rapid evolution of structured wiring, 10BaseT, and higher-speed networks occurred during the 1990s into the early 2000s. This led DK to become a Cisco Systems Certified Instructor from 1993 to 2000. DK was instrumental in designing and configuring large-scale BGP backbone networks and enterprise IP layer 3 networks utilizing OSPF v2/v3 as the interior routing protocol. DK is currently a Principal Consultant for GRC As a Service, LLC, and provides network design, network security, network security assessments, and network layer penetration testing services. In addition, DK provides virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services for various organizations and is a lead GRC Principal Consultant for GRCaaS.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284200116
• ISBN 13: 9781284200119
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 550