Internet security a jumpstart for systems administrators and IT managers - Speed, Tim (Digital Press, 2003)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-389) and index
Front Cover; Internet Security: A Jumpstart for Systems Administrators and IT Managers; Copyright Page; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1. The Internet and Security; Chapter 2. The Security Review Process; Chapter 3. Cryptography; Chapter 4. Secure Networks; Chapter 5. Protecting Your Intranet from the Extranet and Internet; Chapter 6. Authentication and Authorization; Chapter 7. E-Commerce. Public Key Infrastructure; Chapter 8. Messaging Security; Chapter 9. What Are We Doing Here?; Chapter 10. Disaster Recovery; Appendix 1. Security Tools
Internet Security incorporates not only the technology needed to support a solid security strategy but also those policies and processes that must be incorporated in order for that strategy to work. New methods of breaking into corporate networks are resulting in major losses. This book provides the latest information on how to guard against attacks and informs the IT manager of the products that can detect and prevent break-ins. Crucial concepts such as authentication and encryption are explained, enabling the reader to understand when and where these technologies will be useful. Due to the a