Complements your Cisco Academy course instruction in networking security!
Network Security Bible
Second Edition
Eric Cole
Understand the changing security landscape
Learn the latest approaches and best practices
Secure your enterprise and data worldwide
The book you need to succeed!
If you're in charge of network security, you need this book
Since the first edition of this comprehensive guide, cyber threats have increased, the stakes have gotten higher, and what is considered state of the art security has evolved. This packed new edition, thoroughly revised to cover the very latest techniques, is the detailed wall-to-wall resource you need to keep your network secure. Understand the changing threats, find out what defense in depth means and why you need it, learn best practices, and take control with this must-have book.
Understand current threats and attacks and how they succeed
Answer 30 critical questions and see how your network security is today
Consider mission resilience and make sure your critical functions survive
Master crypto, steganography, VPN, and other covert communications
Learn effective techniques for Windows®, Linux®, browser, e-mail, and wireless security
Explore the basics of digital forensics, including evidence preservation
Do risk analysis, make a global plan, and prepare for business continuity and recovery