Guide to Computer Network Security

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction to Traditional Computer Network Security

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Computer Network Fundamentals

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      Pages 3-40

   3. Computer Network Security Fundamentals

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      Pages 41-57

3. Security Issues and Challenges in the Traditional Computer Network

   1. Front Matter

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   2. Security Threats and Threat Motives to Computer Networks

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      Pages 61-86

   3. Introduction to Computer Network Vulnerabilities

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   4. Cyber Crimes and Hackers

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   5. Scripting and Security in Computer Networks and Web Browsers

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      Pages 133-145

   6. Security Assessment, Analysis, and Assurance

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      Pages 147-171

4. Dealing with Computer Network Security Challenges

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 173-173

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   2. Disaster Management

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      Pages 175-186

   3. Access Control and Authorization

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   4. Authentication

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   5. Cryptography

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      Pages 227-250

   6. Firewalls

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      Pages 251-274

   7. System Intrusion Detection and Prevention

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      Pages 275-301

   8. Computer and Network Forensics

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   9. Virus and Content Filtering

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   10. Standardization and Security Criteria: Security Evaluation of Computer Products

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This fully revised and updated new edition of the definitive text/reference on computer network and information security presents a comprehensive guide to the repertoire of security tools, algorithms and best practices mandated by the technology we depend on. Topics and features: highlights the magnitude of the vulnerabilities, weaknesses and loopholes inherent in computer networks; discusses how to develop effective security solutions, protocols, and best practices for the modern computing environment; examines the role of legislation, regulation, and enforcement in securing computing and mobile systems; describes the burning security issues brought about by the advent of the Internet of Things and the eroding boundaries between enterprise and home networks (NEW); provides both quickly workable and more thought-provoking exercises at the end of each chapter, with one chapter devoted entirely to hands-on exercises; supplies additional support materials for instructors at an associatedwebsite.

• Biometrics
• Mobile Systems
• Network Security
• Privacy
• Wireless Networks

“The fourth edition of this outstanding guide is fully revised, keeping in line with the latest technological developments of the computing ecosystem, which resulted from the removal of the logical boundaries between enterprise, mobile, wireless, and home networks, as well as the rapid extension and embedding process of social networks. … This is an outstanding reference for all computer network security professionals who need to acquire knowledge shared from the great experience of the author.” (Computing Reviews, December, 2017)

• University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, USA

  Joseph Migga Kizza

Dr. Joseph Migga Kizza is Head and Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and past Director of the Center for Information Security and Assurance at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN, USA. Among his other publications are the successful Springer textbooks Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age and Ethics in Computing: A Concise Module.

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