Suitable for those responsible for network security, this reference covers techniques, technology, and methods for approaching security. It also examines the best practices being used by many organizations. It covers core areas of network security and how they interrelate.
Covering everything from basic security principles and practices to the latest security threats and responses, including proven methods for diagnosing network vulnerabilities and insider secrets for boosting security effectiveness, this guide should help build competence in the field of information systems security.
Helps readers to understand basic terminology and concepts related to security and recognize and protect networks against viruses, worms, spyware, and other types of malware. This book shows how to set up recovery and fault tolerance procedures to plan for the worst.