Network Defense and Countermeasures: Principles and Practices,Used

Network Defense and Countermeasures:Principles and PracticesEverything you need to know about modern network attacks and defense, in one bookClearly explains core network security concepts, challenges, technologies, and skillsThoroughly updated for the latest attacks and countermeasuresThe perfect beginners guide for anyone interested in a network security careerSecurity is the IT industrys hottest topicand thats where the hottest opportunities are, too. Organizations desperately need professionals who can help them safeguard against the most sophisticated attacks ever createdattacks from wellfunded global criminal syndicates, and even governments.Today, security begins with defending the organizational network. Network Defense and Countermeasures, Second Edition is todays most complete, easytounderstand introduction to modern network attacks and their effective defense.From malware and DDoS attacks to firewalls and encryption, Chuck Easttom blends theoretical foundations with uptotheminute bestpractice techniques. Starting with the absolute basics, he discusses crucial topics many security books overlook, including the emergence of networkbased espionage and terrorism.If you have a basic understanding of networks, thats all the background youll need to succeed with this book: no math or advanced computer science is required. Youll find projects, questions, exercises, case studies, links to expert resources, and a complete glossaryall designed to deepen your understanding and prepare you to defend realworld networks.Chuck Easttom has worked in all aspects of IT, including network administration, software engineering, and IT management. For several years, he has taught IT topics in college and corporate environments, worked as an independent IT consultant, and served as an expert witness in court cases involving computers. He holds 28 industry certifications, including CISSP, ISSAP, Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator, EC Council Certified Security Administrator, and EC Council Certified Instructor. He served as subject matter expert for CompTIA in its development or revision of four certification tests, including Security+. He recently assisted the EC Council in developing its new advanced cryptography course. Easttom has authored 13 books on topics including computer security and crime.Learn how ton Understand essential network security concepts, challenges, and careersn Learn how modern attacks workn Discover how firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs) combine to protect modern networksn Select the right security technologies for any network environmentn Use encryption to protect informationn Harden Windows and Linux systems and keep them patchedn Securely configure web browsers to resist attacksn Defend against malwaren Define practical, enforceable security policiesn Use the 6 Ps to assess technical and human aspects of system securityn Detect and fix system vulnerabilityn Apply proven security standards and models, including Orange Book, Common Criteria, and BellLaPadulan Ensure physical security and prepare for disaster recoveryn Know your enemy: learn basic hacking, and see how to counter itn Understand standard forensic techniques and prepare for investigations of digital crime