Network Security For Dummies
£18.80
CNN is reporting that a vicious new virus is wreaking havoc on the world’s computer networks. Somebody’s hacked one of your favorite Web sites and stolen thousands of credit card numbers. The FBI just released a new report on computer crime that’s got you shaking in your boots. The experts will tell you that keeping your network safe from the cyber-wolves howling after your assets is complicated, expensive, and best left to them. But the truth is, anybody with a working knowledge of networks and computers can do just about everything necessary to defend their network against most security threats.
Network Security For Dummies arms you with quick, easy, low-cost solutions to all your network security concerns. Whether your network consists of one computer with a high-speed Internet connection or hundreds of workstations distributed across dozens of locations, you’ll find what you need to confidently:
- Identify your network’s security weaknesses
- Install an intrusion detection system
- Use simple, economical techniques to secure your data
- Defend against viruses
- Keep hackers at bay
- Plug security holes in individual applications
- Build a secure network from scratch
Leading national expert Chey Cobb fills you in on the basics of data security, and he explains more complex options you can use to keep your network safe as your grow your business. Among other things, you’ll explore:
- Developing risk assessments and security plans
- Choosing controls without breaking the bank
- Anti-virus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and access controls
- Addressing Unix, Windows and Mac security issues
- Patching holes in email, databases, Windows Media Player, NetMeeting, AOL Instant Messenger, and other individual applications
- Securing a wireless network
- E-Commerce security
- Incident response and disaster recovery
Whether you run a storefront tax preparing business or you’re the network administrator at a multinational accounting giant, your computer assets are your business. Let Network Security For Dummies provide you with proven strategies and techniques for keeping your precious assets safe.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (9 May 2011), For Dummies |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 11590 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 499 pages |
by D
happy with delivery and product
by Ms
This book is too old to be relevant today (2012). OK the published date was displayed
so I blame myself – but this book is totally useless and an utter waste of money.
It was written before Windows7 or W2008 (or even Vista) were released.
Or put another way – if you wish to learn about security on NT and XP, this may be the book for you !
by Rory Edwards
This is a brilliant book and I highly recommend it. Everything is explained in such a manner that you don’t feel like a dummy. My company has a fairly large network, but there are things in this book that I never thought to check. I wish all the dummies books were this good.
by jack
This book was bought as a present so I cannot answer for its content. I can say it was sopecifically requested by the recipient and also that I have a number of “Dummies” publications and have found them very useful.
by Kevin
easy to read and understand
by shadowspirit
A very good book for anyone who is a beginner in IT or any use of technology and computers. Also a brilliant supplement and assistive support for any beginner’s coursework if they are studying IT and are struggling in their starting years, I must say and in this case if they are studying Networking Technologies or the Security end of it. Despite it’s age, which in understanding isnt too old, its a very easy to understand book and helpful guide in many ways for anyone who is, as I have said, starting or knows nothing about technology and it’s security.
by ken
very good
by imran rafi
this book may be dated, but for my needs it has been perfect to fill me in on network security issues.
technology may and will change, but the reasons for security will always be the same