Introduction to Network Security (Charles River Media Networking/Security) (Networking Series) - Softcover

Krawetz, Neal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1584504641 ISBN 13: 9781584504641

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

In today's online, connected world where computers outsell TVs and e-commerce sales surpass those of "brick-and-mortar" stores, secure network environments are a necessity. Weaknesses within networks have led to the rapid growth of identity theft and computer virus outbreaks, so the demand for skilled and aspiring system administrators who can protect networks is growing. If you are tasked with protecting your networks from these threats, or are studying security, Introduction to Network Security will help you increase your understanding of potential threats, learn how to apply practical mitigation options, and react to attacks quickly. The book teaches you the skills and knowledge you need to design, develop, implement, analyze, and maintain networks and network protocols. It explains how these systems currently operate and the limitations that lead to security weaknesses. All of the fundamental issues needed to understand network security, including the definition of security terms, security ethics, the OSI network model, and cryptography for networks are covered in detail. The book focuses on the seven layers in the OSI network model by describing each overall layer, its security role, common vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques. The discussion of each layer is followed by explicit examples of common protocols within the layer and their respective security issues. The last part of the book explores the common risks for secure network design and development, including the impact of modularity on security and a summary of the general security issues. If you are new to network security, a general IT administrator, or a student, this is a must-have a resource to help ensure that you have the skills and knowledge required to protect your networks!

About this title

Synopsis

Many colleges and universities today offer courses on network security. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find a comprehensive single source that thoroughly covers the topic of securing networks. "Introduction to Network Security" is designed to fill this void by covering network protocols and methodologies from a security-oriented viewpoint. The book explores the International Standards Organizations Open System Interconnect (ISO OSI) network stack and discusses common security weaknesses, vulnerabilities, attack methods, and mitigation approaches. With thousands of network protocols in existence, the book focuses mainly on the most common protocols and presents general issues that apply to multiple protocols. "Introduction to Network Security" is not intended as a detailed review of specific protocols or applications, although specific protocols and applications are used as examples. Instead, this book provides a comprehensive list of security issues related to general networking design and development. For example, how and when networking protocols use cryptography, but do not provide an in-depth discussion of cryptographic algorithms.

This invaluable text is ideal for any college-level course on network security.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584504641
• ISBN 13: 9781584504641
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 650