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Mastering Network Security provides a comprehensive, practical guide for securing an organization’s network infrastructure. Updated to reflect the latest security technology, the book offers a topological perspective on threats and a step‑by‑step approach to implementing protection measures. Topics include configuring Cisco router security features, selecting and deploying firewalls, setting up Cisco PIX firewalls, and configuring intrusion detection systems. It also covers data redundancy, Virtual Private Network configuration, wireless network security, authentication and encryption solutions, recognition of hacker tactics, virus detection and eradication, and securing Windows NT/2000/XP and UNIX, Linux, and FreeBSD servers.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Technology & Computing/Cybersecurity
Authors: Chris Brenton
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