Network Security, Firewalls and VPNs, Second Edition
- 11h 1m
- J. Michael Stewart
- Jones and Bartlett Learning
- 2014
PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES
Fully revised and updated with the latest data from the field, Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs, Second Edition provides a unique, in-depth look at the major business challenges and threats that are introduced when an organization’s network is connected to the public Internet. Written by an industry expert, this book provides a comprehensive explanation of network security basics, including how hackers access online networks and the use of Firewalls and VPNs to provide security countermeasures. Using examples and exercises, this book incorporates hands-on activities to prepare the reader to disarm threats and prepare for emerging technologies and future attacks.
Key Features:
- Introduces the basics of network security—exploring the details of firewall security and how VPNs operate
- Illustrates how to plan proper network security to combat hackers and outside threats
- Discusses firewall configuration and deployment and managing firewall security
- Identifies how to secure local and internet communications with a VPN
About the Author
James Michael Stewart has been working with computers and technology for more than 25 years. His work focuses on security, certification, and various operating systems. Recently, Michael has been teaching job-skill and certification courses such as CISSP, CEH, and Security. He is the primary author of the CISSP Study Guide, 4th Edition and the Security 2008 Review Guide. In addition, Michael has written numerous books on other security and Microsoft certification and administration topics. He has developed certification courseware and training materials as well as presented these materials in the classroom. Michael holds the following certifications: CISSP, ISSAP, SSCP, MCT, CEI, CEH, TICSA, CIW SA, Security, MCSE Security: Windows 2000, MCSA Windows Server 2003, MCDST, MCSE NT & W2K, MCP I, Network, iNet. He graduated in 1992 from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in philosophy.
In this Book
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Fundamentals of Network Security
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Firewall Fundamentals
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VPN Fundamentals
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Network Security Threats and Issues
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Network Security Implementation
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Network Security Management
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Firewall Basics
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Firewall Deployment Considerations
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Firewall Management and Security
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Using Common Firewalls
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VPN Management
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VPN Technologies
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Firewall Implementation
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Real-World VPNs
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Perspectives, Resources, and the Future
