Guide to Firewalls and Network Security

Whitman, Michael E., Mattord, Herbert J., Austin, Richard, Holden, Greg

ISBN 10: 1435420160 / ISBN 13: 9781435420168

Published by Cengage Learning, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Guide to Firewalls and Network Security

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

Guide to Firewalls and Network Security Firewalls are among the best-known security tools in use today, and their critical role in information security continues to grow. However, firewalls are most effective when they are backed by effective security planning, a well-designed security policy, and when they work in concert with anti-virus software, intrusion detection systems, and other tools. This book aims to explore firewalls in the ... Full description

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Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction to Information Security Chapter 2- An Introduction to Networking Chapter 3- Security Policies, Standards, and Planning Chapter 4 - Finding Network Vulnerabilities Chapter 5 - Firewall Planning and Design Chapter 6 - Packet Filtering Chapter 7 - Working with Proxy Servers and Application-Level Firewalls Chapter 8 - Firewall Configuration and Administration Chapter 9 - Encryption and Firewalls Chapter 10 - Authenticating Chapter 11 - Setting Up a Virtual Private Network Chapter 12 - Contingency Planning Chapter 13 - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Chapter 14 - Digital Forensics