Peter Norton's Network Security Fundamentals

by Norton, Peter; Stockman, Mike

• ISBN13: 9780672316913
• ISBN10: 0672316919
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Sams

Summary

Peter Norton's Guide to Network Security provides an overview of common network types and then supplies the details necessary to build and implement a successful network security strategy. Because most commercial networks use a combination of new and legacy equipment and systems, Peter Norton's Guide to Network Security addresses the common network systems and protocols that network administrators use daily and describes the security measures necessary to keep the systems working smoothly and securely.

Table of Contents

I. IDENTIFYING THE THREATS.

1. Networking and Security Overview.
2. Risks and Planning Security.
3. Identifying Risks to Your Network.

II. SECURITY TOOLS.

4. About Firewalls.
5. Letting Users Connect Securely.
6. About Authentication and Passwords.

III. THE STRATEGIES IMPLEMENTATION.

7. Planning Your Network.
8. Security Overview for the Major Network Operating Systems.
9. Security on the Desktop.
10. When You've Been Cracked.

IV. APPENDIX.

A: Keeping Track of Security Developments.
Index.