File Name: Managing Cisco Network Security
File Submitter: Nanflexal
File Submitted: 23 Feb 2009
File Category: Cisco
Product Description Information security has become an extremely important topic over the past few years. In todayâs environment the number of touch points between an organizationâs information assets and the outside world has drastically increased. Millions of customers interact via Web sites, employees and partners connect via Virtual Private Networks, applications are outsourced to Application Service Providers (ASPs) and wireless LANs are regularly deployed. A critical strategy for reducing security risks is to practice defense-in-depth, and Cisco Systems has placed a high priority on security and offers a wide range of security products. Managing Cisco Network Security, Second Edition is important to anyone involved with Cisco networks, as it provides practical information on using a broad spectrum of Ciscoâs security products. 1. Learn the Key Steps to Take When a Breach Is Detected Review the five steps of identification and classification, containment, eradication, recovery, and follow-up.
2. Master the PIX Firewall Series of Products Learn about the Cisco PIX 535, Cisco PIX 525, Cisco PIX 515E, Cisco PIX, and Cisco PIX 501.
3. Place Access Lists Review the options you have in applying access lists and achieving the same affect on traffic flowing through the router.
4. Understand the Three Phases of Transparent Routing Review the guidelines for deploying Network Address Translation (NAT).
5. Understand the LocalDirector Security Features Secure Geographically Dispersed Server Farms Using DistributedDirector.
6. Find an Overview of the Different VPN Technologies Use a Cisco VPN Concentrator and IPSec to securely send information to and from both sides of the VPN.
7. Cover Cisco Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Configure Cisco devices, including routers, access servers, firewalls, and VPN gateways to act as an AAA client.
8. Configure the Features of the Content Services Switch (CSS) Review the security features of CSS, including health checks for each new flow, Access Control Lists, and NAT.
9. Perform Dynamic Intrusion Detection Use the Cisco Secure Network Intrusion Detection System to perform real-time intrusion detection.
10. Look Ahead to Cisco Wireless Security Review the four steps of Wireless Equivalency Privacy (WEP) authorization.
11. Register for Your 1 Year Upgrade The Syngress Solutions upgrade plan protects you from content obsolescence and provides monthly mailings, whitepapers, and more!
Product Details - Paperback: 784 pages
- Publisher: Syngress; 2 edition (June 15, 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1931836566
- ISBN-13: 978-1931836562
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File Name: Managing A Network Vulnerability Assessment
File Submitter: Nanflexal
File Submitted: 23 Feb 2009
File Category: Security
Product Description The instant access that hackers have to the latest tools and techniques demands that companies become more aggressive in defending the security of their networks. Conducting a network vulnerability assessment, a self-induced hack attack, identifies the network components and faults in policies, and procedures that expose a company to the damage caused by malicious network intruders.Managing a Network Vulnerability Assessment provides a formal framework for finding and eliminating network security threats, ensuring that no vulnerabilities are overlooked. This thorough overview focuses on the steps necessary to successfully manage an assessment, including the development of a scope statement, the understanding and proper use of assessment methodology, the creation of an expert assessment team, and the production of a valuable response report. The book also details what commercial, freeware, and shareware tools are available, how they work, and how to use them.By following the procedures outlined in this guide, a company can pinpoint what individual parts of their network need to be hardened, and avoid expensive and unnecessary purchases.
Product Details - Paperback: 312 pages
- Publisher: Auerbach Publications; 1 edition (May 28, 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0849312701
- ISBN-13: 978-0849312700
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File Name: Network Security Bible
File Submitter: Nanflexal
File Submitted: 23 Feb 2009
File Category: Security
From the Back Cover If you need a solid foundation in network security, this is it Here at last is a comprehensive, focused guide that covers network security from applications to zip files. You'll learn network security principles and best practices, how to apply measures appropriate to various systems, how to identify and respond to an intrusion, and how to evaluate your security. You'll even get guidance in making the case for enhanced security to leaders of the organization. Whether you're learning the basics or seeking more detailed knowledge, you'll find this reference invaluable.
Inside, you'll find complete coverage of network security issues
Identify and apply best practices for Windows®, UNIX®, and Linux® systems
- Understand the fundamental tenets of information system security, especially confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)
- Set up appropriate security policies and manage implementation
- Learn to secure Web browsers, protect corporate portals, and implement secure e-commerce applications
- Configure e-mail systems and set up different types of servers for safer access
- Choose the best security approach for various network protocols, particularly OSI and TCP
- Explore the special security issues of wireless networks
- Examine cryptography and steganography and how they can support communications security
- Test your system and interpret the results
Product Details - Paperback: 694 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 13, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0764573977
- ISBN-13: 978-0764573972
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