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Guide to Computer Network Security

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  • © 2009

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Editors:
  1. Joseph Migga Kizza

    1. Department of Computer Science, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Chattanooga TN 37403, USA

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  • Covers the very core of network security, plus two chapters that bring to the reader the latest trends in the field – ‘handling disasters’ and ‘security in mobile network systems’
  • Also provides an in-depth discussion of standardization, again informing the reader on current trends in this topic
  • Offers a comprehensive text, offering an ideal instructional tool as well as a rich resource

Part of the book series: Computer Communications and Networks (CCN)

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXIV
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  2. Understanding Computer Network Security

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Computer Network Fundamentals

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      Pages 3-41

    3. Understanding Computer Network Security

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      Pages 43-59

  3. Security Challenges to Computer Networks

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 62-62
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    2. Security Threats to Computer Networks

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      Pages 63-88

    3. Computer Network Vulnerabilities

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      Pages 89-106

    4. Cyber Crimes and Hackers

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      Pages 107-131

    5. Hostile Scripts

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      Pages 133-143

    6. Security Assessment, Analysis, and Assurance

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      Pages 145-169

  4. Dealing with Network Security Challenges

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 172-172
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    2. Disaster Management

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      Pages 173-184

    3. Access Control and Authorization

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      Pages 185-204

    4. Authentication

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      Pages 207-225

    5. Cryptography

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      Pages 227-248

    6. Firewalls

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      Pages 249-271

    7. System Intrusion Detection and Prevention

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      Pages 273-298

    8. Computer and Network Forensics

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      Pages 299-328

    9. Virus and Content Filtering

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      Pages 331-350

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

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      Pages 351-363
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About this book

If we are to believe in Moore’s law, then every passing day brings new and advanced changes to the technology arena. We are as amazed by miniaturization of computing devices as we are amused by their speed of computation. Everything seems to be in ? ux and moving fast. We are also fast moving towards ubiquitous computing. To achieve this kind of computing landscape, new ease and seamless computing user interfaces have to be developed. Believe me, if you mature and have ever program any digital device, you are, like me, looking forward to this brave new computing landscape with anticipation. However, if history is any guide to use, we in information security, and indeed every computing device user young and old, must brace themselves for a future full of problems. As we enter into this world of fast, small and concealable ubiquitous computing devices, we are entering fertile territory for dubious, mischievous, and malicious people. We need to be on guard because, as expected, help will be slow coming because ? rst, well trained and experienced personnel will still be dif? cult to get and those that will be found will likely be very expensive as the case is today.

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From the reviews:

"This book focuses on educating readers on the security problems that are likely to be encountered. … Overall, this is a well-written text that will provide readers with a solid foundation in information security. … it would also be appropriate as an introductory text for practitioners entering the field and for providing background and business context of security-related business issues for nontechnical managers." (W. T. Neumann, ACM Computing Reviews, May, 2009)

“This excellent book by Joseph Migga Kizza is very welcome. The author steers … to give a thorough, complete and very readable guide to the subject. … the book is well structured and presented – offering the basis of a strong balanced course. … stands by itself as a valuable guide. … Who is it for? A very good core text for an undergraduate course in network security, and valuable for any IT professional needing to refresh his or her understanding in this area … .” (Times Higher Education, Issue viii, December, 2009)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Computer Science, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Chattanooga TN 37403, USA

    Joseph Migga Kizza

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