Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals

by Cisco Learning Institute

• ISBN13: 9780619212940
• ISBN10: 0619212942
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-31
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals provides a comprehensive overview of network security. Written to map to CompTIA?s Security+ Certification Exam, the book is broken down into five sections. General Security Concepts covers authentication methods along with common network attacks and how to safeguard against them. Communication Security includes remote access, e-mail, the Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Infrastructure Security explores various network devices and media, and the proper use of perimeter topologies such as DMZs, Extranets, and Intranets to establish network security. Cryptography basics are provided, including the differences between asymmetric and symmetric algorithms, and the different types of PKI certificates and their usage. Operational/Organizational Security is discussed as it relates to Physical security, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity, as well as coverage of Computer Forensics and how it relates to further avenues of specialization for the security student.

Table of Contents

Preface

Security Overview

Authentication

Attacks and Malicious Code

Remote Access

E-mail

Web Security

Directory and File Transfer Services

Wireless and Instant Messaging

Devices

Media and Medium

Network Security Topologies

Intrusion Detection

Security Baselines

Cryptography

Physical Security

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Computer Forensics and Advanced Topics

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