This manual covers Network Security First-Step, Second Edition, authored by Tom Thomas and Donald Stoddard. Published on December 22, 2011, this book is designed for individuals with no prior security experience, aiming to demystify the complex world of network security. It provides clear, easily understood explanations and makes learning accessible, guiding readers through the fundamental technologies that underpin network security. The book is intended for those seeking to begin a career in network security or simply to gain knowledge about the technology.
The scope of this manual encompasses a comprehensive introduction to network security, detailing how hacker attacks function, how to select appropriate security solutions, and the creation of effective security policies. It also covers establishing processes for responding to security advisories, utilizing encryption, and securing networks with devices like firewalls and routers, including protection for wireless networks. This resource serves as a foundational guide for understanding and implementing essential network security practices.
Network Security first-step
Second Edition
Tom Thomas and Donald Stoddard
Your first step into the world of network security
- No security experience required
- Includes clear and easily understood explanations
- Makes learning easy
Your first step to network security begins here!
- Learn how hacker attacks work, from start to finish
- Choose the right security solution for each type of risk
- Create clear and enforceable security policies, and keep them up to date
- Establish reliable processes for responding to security advisories
- Use encryption effectively, and recognize its limitations
- Secure your network with firewalls, routers, and other devices
- Prevent attacks aimed at wireless networks
No security experience required!
Computer networks are indispensible, but they also are not secure. With the proliferation of security threats, many people and companies are looking for ways to increase the security of their networks and data. Before you can effectively implement security technologies and techniques, you need to make sense of this complex and quickly evolving world of hackers and malware, as well as the tools to combat them.
Network Security First-Step, Second Edition explains the basics of network security in easy-to-grasp language that all of us can understand. This book takes you on a guided tour of the core technologies that make up and control network security. Whether you are looking to take your first step into a career in network security or simply are interested in gaining knowledge of the technology, this book is for you!
Author: Thomas, Thomas M.
Author: Stoddard, Donald
Publisher: Cisco Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Network Security First-Step
Pages: 00447 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00449 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2011-12-22
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781587204104
Category: Computers : Networking - Vendor Specific
Network Security first-step
Second Edition
Tom Thomas and Donald Stoddard
Your first step into the world of network security
- No security experience required
- Includes clear and easily understood explanations
- Makes learning easy
Your first step to network security begins here!
- Learn how hacker attacks work, from start to finish
- Choose the right security solution for each type of risk
- Create clear and enforceable security policies, and keep them up to date
- Establish reliable processes for responding to security advisories
- Use encryption effectively, and recognize its limitations
- Secure your network with firewalls, routers, and other devices
- Prevent attacks aimed at wireless networks
No security experience required!
Computer networks are indispensible, but they also are not secure. With the proliferation of security threats, many people and companies are looking for ways to increase the security of their networks and data. Before you can effectively implement security technologies and techniques, you need to make sense of this complex and quickly evolving world of hackers and malware, as well as the tools to combat them.
Network Security First-Step, Second Edition explains the basics of network security in easy-to-grasp language that all of us can understand. This book takes you on a guided tour of the core technologies that make up and control network security. Whether you are looking to take your first step into a career in network security or simply are interested in gaining knowledge of the technology, this book is for you!
Author: Thomas, Thomas M.
Author: Stoddard, Donald
Publisher: Cisco Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Network Security First-Step
Pages: 00447 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00449 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2011-12-22
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781587204104
Category: Computers : Networking - Vendor Specific