Network Defense and Countermeasures by Easttom, Chuck -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents at a Glance Table of Contents About the Author Dedication Acknowledgments We Want to Hear from You! Reader Services Preface

Audience Overview of the Book

Chapter 1. Introduction to Network Security

Introduction The Basics of a Network Basic Network Utilities The OSI Model What Does This Mean for Security? Assessing Likely Threats to the Network Classifications of Threats Likely Attacks Threat Assessment Understanding Security Terminology Choosing a Network Security Approach Network Security and the Law Using Security Resources Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 2. Types of Attacks

Introduction Understanding Denial of Service Attacks Defending Against Buffer Overflow Attacks Defending Against IP Spoofing Defending Against Session Hacking Blocking Virus and Trojan Horse Attacks Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 3. Fundamentals of Firewalls

Introduction What Is a Firewall? Implementing Firewalls Selecting and Using a Firewall Using Proxy Servers Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 4. Firewall Practical Applications

Introduction Using Single Machine Firewalls Windows 7 User Account Control Linux Firewalls Using Small Office/Home Office Firewalls Using Medium-Sized Network Firewalls Using Enterprise Firewalls Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 5. Intrusion-Detection Systems

Introduction Understanding IDS Concepts Understanding and Implementing IDS Systems Understanding and Implementing Honey Pots Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 6. Encryption Fundamentals

Introduction The History of Encryption Learning About Modern Encryption Methods Identifying Good Encryption Understanding Digital Signatures and Certificates Understanding and Using Decryption Cracking Passwords Steganography Steganalysis Exploring the Future of Encryption Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 7. Virtual Private Networks

Introduction Basic VPN Technology Using VPN Protocols for VPN Encryption IPSec SSL Implementing VPN Solutions Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 8. Operating System Hardening

Introduction Configuring Windows Properly Configuring Linux Properly Patching the Operating System Configuring Browsers Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 9. Defending Against Virus Attacks

Introduction Understanding Virus Attacks Virus Scanners Antivirus Policies and Procedures Additional Methods for Defending Your System What to Do If Your System Is Infected by a Virus Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 10. Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware

Introduction Trojan Horses Spyware and Adware Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 11. Security Policies

Introduction Defining User Policies Defining System Administration Policies Defining Access Control Defining Developmental Policies Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 12. Assessing System Security

Introduction Evaluating the Security Risk Making the Initial Assessment Probing the Network Security Documentation Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 13. Security Standards

Introduction Using the Orange Book Using the Rainbow Series Using the Common Criteria Using Security Models U.S. Federal Regulations, Guidelines, and Standards Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 14. Physical Security and Disaster Recovery

Introduction Physical Security Disaster Recovery Ensuring Fault Tolerance Test Your Skills

Chapter 15. Techniques Used by Attackers

Introduction Preparing to Hack The Attack Phase Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 16. Introduction to Forensics

Introduction General Forensics Guidelines FBI Forensics Guidelines Finding Evidence on the PC Gathering Evidence from a Cell Phone Forensic Tools to Use Summary Test Your Skills

Chapter 17. Cyber Terrorism

Introduction Defending Against Computer-Based Espionage Defending Against Computer-Based Terrorism Choosing Defense Strategies Summary Test Your Skills

Appendix A. References

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 4 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 14

Glossary Index

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