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This book is intended to provide students and professionals with a solid foundation in the
fundamentals of advanced network security. The previous edition of this book placed significant
emphasis on intrusion detection, but this edition aims to provide a more balanced approach to
the topic of network defense and countermeasures. As the range of threats to data systems
becomes broader, depending on a limited number of security strategies becomes riskier. Information
security professionals need to have a broad range of knowledge and skills. As a result, the
third edition includes topics such as routing security and cryptography, which play an important
role in network defense, as well as newer concepts such as IPv6 and unified threat management,
which have begun to play a larger role and are expected to become more important in the
future.
GUIDE TO NETWORK DEFENSE AND COUNTERMEASURES provides a thorough guide to perimeter defense fundamentals, including intrusion detection and firewalls. This trusted text also covers more advanced topics such as security policies, network address translation (NAT), packet filtering and analysis, proxy servers, virtual private networks (VPN), and network traffic signatures. Thoroughly updated, the new third edition reflects the latest technology, trends, and techniques including virtualization, VMware, IPv6, and ICMPv6 structure, making it easier for current and aspiring professionals to stay on the cutting edge and one step ahead of potential security threats. A clear writing style and numerous screenshots and illustrations make even complex technical material easier to understand, while tips, activities, and projects throughout the text allow you to hone your skills by applying what you learn. Perfect for students and professionals alike in this high-demand, fast-growing field, GUIDE TO NETWORK DEFENSE AND COUNTERMEASURES, Third Edition, is a must-have resource for success as a network security professional. |
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