Enterprise Internetworking and Security

by Kyle Cassidy

An Internetwork is a collection of individual networks, connected by networking devices, that functions as a single large network. This text considers the demands placed on the netwwork infrastructure... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789724200
• ISBN13: 9780789724205
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Que
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent resource

I'm very pleased with this book. It's been an excellent reference material. My copy of the book is all marked up with underlining and high lights in area's I've needed to get up to speed on. I work for a very large AeroSpace contractor in the Computer Security department. I needed a resource that I could get my hands on critical underlying OS information quickly. I found that in this book. It has already been a help in computer related investigations. I work both classified and unclassified networks. On the classified side of the house, this book has aided me in accrediting networks to insure data integrity and protection. I'm starting to see more and more upgrading of OS's. Per the NISPOM (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual) when a classified system changes an OS or application that will "change" the security attributes of the system, it must be reaccredited. Again, I found great information in this book that talked about the changes between (for example) NT 4.0 and Win2K. As a result, I've required system owners to update their Security Plan and go through reaccredidation before actual implementation. Then, thanks to page 196, I was able to help them put together security audit tools. Although I have not made it through cover to cover, I'm using the book a lot. It's definately a "Keeper".

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An excellent survey of the current state of network security, ideal for both the novice and professional. All important aspects of security are covered, from the common vulnerabilities of protocols such as UDP and TCP, to advanced topics like firewall configuration and DNS. Written in plain language, even the neophyte network engineer will grasp key concepts quickly, while more experienced administrators and power-users will find practical solutions for prevention of even the most high-level attacks. All operating systems are covered, from Windows 2000 to various flavors of Unix/Linux. A must-own title for anyone concerned about security in today's global information economy.

Excellent Resource

Enterprise Internetworking And Security is an extremely well written and surprisingly easy to follow guide that will prove to be a benefit to both professional networking engineers and those just curious about "how such stuff works". Of course, as a casual cover to cover read only Star Trek's Mr. Spock would give it a fully blown two thumbs up. Having read some of Cassidy's other Internet books, I was somewhat disappointed not to find a few more occasional jokes or colorful analogies (though he does manage to sneak in few - like when he compares the writing of the book to "holding down a 30 foot squid with barbecue tongs"). In my opinion, the drier the subject matter, the more such devices make the difference between a good technical guide and a truly great one. However, Enterprise Internetworking And Security is informative, up to date and very well structured so that it can read non-sequentially (which makes it an excellent reference guide). Chapters 7, 8 and 10 are particularly informative, and cover most of what a network engineer concerned with security issues should consider from design to implementation. The beginning chapters are a bit more fundamental than one might expect from a book intended for advanced to expert users, and in all likelihood such users will find these chapters remedial. Other than this minor disparity, it contains a great deal of useful information and altogether, I would recommend the book as a smart addition to any network engineer's reference library.

networking expert

It is obvious that this book was written by a pro. As a veteran networking person I have to say that this book cleared some issues and certainly helped implement and enhance the network at my company, thanks.