Computer Network Security

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxii

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2. Understanding Computer Network Security

   1. Computer Network Fundamentals

      Pages 3-47

   2. Understanding Network Security

      Pages 49-74

3. Security Challenges to Computer Networks

   1. Security Threats to Computer Networks

      Pages 77-107

   2. Computer Network Vulnerabilities

      Pages 109-130

   3. Cyber Crimes and Hackers

      Pages 131-162

   4. Hostile Scripts

      Pages 163-176

   5. Security Assessment, Analysis, and Assurance

      Pages 177-207

4. Dealing with Network Security Challenges

   1. Access Control and Authorization

      Pages 209-232

   2. Authentication

      Pages 233-256

   3. Cryptography

      Pages 257-284

   4. Firewalls

      Pages 285-313

   5. System Intrusion Detection and Prevention

      Pages 315-346

   6. Computer and Network Forensics

      Pages 347-385

   7. Virus and Content Filtering

      Pages 387-410

   8. Security Evaluation of Computer Products

      Pages 411-424

   9. Computer Network Security Protocols and Standards

      Pages 425-461

   10. Security in Wireless Networks and Devices

       Pages 463-493

   11. Other Efforts to Secure Information and Computer Networks

       Pages 495-505

   12. Looking Ahead — Security Beyond Computer Networks

       Pages 507-510

A comprehensive survey of computer network security concepts, methods, and practices. This authoritative volume provides an optimal description of the principles and applications of computer network security in particular, and cyberspace security in general. The book is thematically divided into three segments: Part I describes the operation and security conditions surrounding computer networks; Part II builds from there and exposes readers to the prevailing security situation based on a constant security threat; and Part III - the core - presents readers with most of the best practices and solutions currently in use. It is intended as both a teaching tool and reference. This broad-ranging text/reference comprehensively surveys computer network security concepts, methods, and practices and covers network security tools, policies, and administrative goals in an integrated manner. It is an essential security resource for undergraduate or graduate study, practitioners in networks, and professionals who develop and maintain secure computer network systems.

• Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
• Computer network security
• Cyberspace security
• Encryption Algorithms
• Firewall
• Firewalls
• KLTcatalog
• Open System Interconnections (OSI) protocol
• Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
• cryptography
• network security
• security

From the reviews:

"Computer security basics are covered in this book. … it is targeted at students. This is evident in the very fluent and comprehensive writing style, and the generally good examples and review questions at the end of each chapter. … the book is very well written … with strong structuring. Every chapter has good references, and includes nice exercises and student projects as resources for lecturers. I recommend this book as a good foundational book and educational tool for network security in a university environment." (Andreas Tomek, Computing Reviews, April, 2006)

• Department of Computer Science, 314B EMCS, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Chattanooga

  Joseph Migga Kizza

Joseph Migga Kizza is currently a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he teaches courses in computer network security, computer ethics, operating systems, digital design systems, and computer architecture. Professor Kizza has been invited to many international venues to speak on cyberspace security, cyberspace ethics, social and ethical issues and social issues in computing. In 2003, he was awarded the International IIS award for exemplary research in engineering and computing. He has published six books in computer network security and computer ethics, with one book translated into Japanese. He has also published several book chapters, and journal articles mostly on computer security and computer ethics, conducted a number of international workshops, and presented invited and conference papers. He was a 2004 Fulbright Scholar to Uganda. He is a UNESCO expert in Information Technology and a member of IFIP and ACM.

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