Active Defense

Today's networks incorporate more security features than ever before, yet hacking grows more common and more severe. Technology alone is not the answer. You need the knowledge to select and deploy the technology effectively, and the guidance of experts to develop a comprehensive plan that keeps your organization two steps ahead of mischief and thievery. Active Defense: A Comprehensive Guide to Network Security gives you precisely the knowledge and expertise you're looking for. You'll work smarter by day, and sleep easier by night. Coverage includes:

• Configuring Cisco router security features
• Selecting and configuring a firewall
• Configuring an Intrusion Detection System
• Providing data redundancy
• Configuring a Virtual Private Network
• Implementing authentication and encryption technologies
• Recognizing hacker attacks
• Getting up-to-date security information
• Locking down Windows NT and 2000 servers
• Securing UNIX, Linux, and FreeBSD systems
• Protecting NetWare servers from attack

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Why Secure Your Network?
• Chapter 2: How Much Security Do You Need?
• Chapter 3: Understanding How Network Systems Communicate
• Chapter 4: Topology Security
• Chapter 5: Firewalls
• Chapter 6: Configuring Cisco Router Security Feature
• Chapter 7: Check Point's FireWall-1
• Chapter 8: Intrusion Detection Systems
• Chapter 9: Authentication and Encryption
• Chapter 10: Virtual Private Networking
• Chapter 11: Viruses, Trojans, and Worms: Oh My!
• Chapter 12: Disaster Prevention and Recovery
• Chapter 13: NetWare
• Chapter 14: NT and Windows 2000
• Chapter 15: UNIX
• Chapter 16: The Anatomy of an Attack
• Chapter 17: Staying Ahead of Attacks
• Appendix A: About the CD-ROM
• Appendix B: Sample Network Usage Policy
• Index