Contents at a Glance

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction to Network Security

Chapter 2: Types of Attacks

Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Firewalls

Chapter 4: Firewall Practical Applications

Chapter 5: Intrusion Detection Systems

Chapter 6: Encryption Fundamentals

Chapter 7: Virtual Private Networks

Chapter 8: Operating System Hardening

Chapter 9: Defending Against Virus Attacks

Chapter 10: Defending against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware

Chapter 11: Security Policies

Chapter 12: Assessing System Security

Chapter 13: Security Standards

Chapter 14: Physical Security and Disaster Recovery

Chapter 15: Techniques Used by Attackers

Chapter 16: Introduction to Forensics

Chapter 17: Cyber Terrorism

Appendix A: References

Glossary

Index