Fundamentals of Network Security

By John E. Canavan

Book Overview

Here's easy-to-understand book that introduces you to fundamental network security concepts, principles, and terms, while providing you with practical techniques that you can apply on the job. It... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580531768
• ISBN13: 9781580531764
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Artech House Publishers
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Fundamentals of Network Security

The book is well written and the concepts it covers are both current and relative. It covers the concepts of basic computer and network security and basic terminology to disaster recovery plans. One of the major concepts I found very interesting was the idea of how much is enough security. He reduces it to relatively easy terms; make the computer or network secure enough for any would be hacker to be discouraged and go somewhere else less protected. His explanation of symmetric (private key) and asymmetric (public key) encryption and digital certificates was especially helpful in helping me understand those concepts. The explanation regarding the different types of firewalls was also very informative. Toward the end of the book, the author covers a subject frequently left out of any discussion of network security - security policies and procedures. He stresses the importance of these for any administrator to be able to identify possible security leaks.This is an excellent book for any potential reader who is looking for a text which gives an overall viewpoint of computer and network security without getting bogged down in the details of any one facet of security.

Network Security explained--

This Network security book is non-technical, yet it is detail enough to make you comprehend the material easily. Among other things, the book discusses in detail firewalls, intrusion detection, and the importance of policies. By pointing all the key points, you get what you must know to tie them all. It is an excellent book for someone who aspires to be a network security manager.

Network Security explained--

Pro: Anyone in IT industry, more specifically a new network sys admin, who wants to know more than just the general idea of security, will find this book to be an excellent guide. The book introduces and explains the key aspects of today's network security in detail. It is written in a non-technical & easy to unsderstand manner. Con: At times, I found the detail explanations of the concepts a bit lengthy.

The Fundamentals of Network Security

This book covers the basic concepts and most of the current topics on network security in a practical manner. It is easy to follow and very informative - an excellent choice for beginners and beyond. It made me aware of the network and computer vulnerabilities and countermeasures. I highly recommend this book for any one interested in E-commerce since it compiles a good collection of security problems we are now facing. Concepts such as encryption, digital Signature, digital certification, Kerberos, PKI, PGP and much more are made easy to grasp. I will sum it up by saying that if you want to build a foundation in the network security field, this is the book to start with.

Fundamentals of Network Security Book Review

An easy to read and understand book! An abundance of pertinent information. The book covers a variety of security topics: protocols, hardware, software, and case scenarios. I would recommend this book for beginners who want to become IT professionals.