Computer Network Security [Hardcover]

Joseph Migga Kizza (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0387204733 | ISBN-13: 978-0387204734 | Publication Date: April 7, 2005 | Edition: 1

A comprehensive survey of computer network security concepts, methods, and practices. This authoritative volume provides an optimal description of the principles and applications of computer network security in particular, and cyberspace security in general. The book is thematically divided into three segments: Part I describes the operation and security conditions surrounding computer networks; Part II builds from there and exposes readers to the prevailing security situation based on a constant security threat; and Part III - the core - presents readers with most of the best practices and solutions currently in use. It is intended as both a teaching tool and reference. This broad-ranging text/reference comprehensively surveys computer network security concepts, methods, and practices and covers network security tools, policies, and administrative goals in an integrated manner. It is an essential security resource for undergraduate or graduate study, practitioners in networks, and professionals who develop and maintain secure computer network systems.

Editorial Reviews

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From the reviews: "Computer security basics are covered in this book. … it is targeted at students. This is evident in the very fluent and comprehensive writing style, and the generally good examples and review questions at the end of each chapter. … the book is very well written … with strong structuring. Every chapter has good references, and includes nice exercises and student projects as resources for lecturers. I recommend this book as a good foundational book and educational tool for network security in a university environment." (Andreas Tomek, Computing Reviews, April, 2006)

From the Back Cover

As society becomes increasingly dependent on computers and computer networks, computer problems continue to rise in number. Yet despite the proliferation of expert remedies, a viable solution to these security issues remains elusive, and society continues to suffer at the hands of cyber vandalism and computer viruses. This comprehensive text outlines and discusses today’s most important issues and concerns in computer network and information safety and security, and promises to ignite debate and participation in the ongoing global security dialog Computer Network Security is foremost an educational tool that aims to explore computer network infrastructure and protocol design security flaws and discusses current security solutions and best practices. It explores the security threats and vulnerabilities in the current network infrastructure and protocols and outlines current efforts including: Access Control and Authorization, Cryptography, Firewalls and VPNs, Web Security and Content Filtering, among others. The text further discusses various security proposals including: * Raising awareness of the security problems in cyberspace, and, more particularly, computer network security * Starting a discussion on computer network infrastructure and protocol design flaws and vulnerabilities * Exploring the role of legislation and law enforcement in maintaining computer and computer network security * Proposing efficient and widely acceptable solutions and best practices to the security problem, and encouraging readers to investigate other possible solutions This text is an invaluable instructional and research tool for courses in computer and information security. Students or practitioners in computer science, information science, technology studies, library sciences, and information management studies will find this text particularly useful for their purposes. In addition, it is a rich resource for those looking to gain an understanding of computer infrastructures and network security threats.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (April 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387204733
• ISBN-13: 978-0387204734
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,525,171 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst Security Manual Ever, June 20, 2008

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S. Khanna - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Computer Network Security (Hardcover)

This is the only book I bought during graduate school (with the exception of a Motorola manual) and it was god awful. I wish I could go back an unbuy it. I only bought it because my professor wrote it and the man is an idiot. I learned nothing from the two classes I had to take from him. He couldn't even explain the basics of Shortest Path.

One of the students discovered that eight pages of this book were word for word verbatim taken from a Microsoft manual. The book doesn't go into any actual details on real security issues, but repeats rhetoric and buzz-words throughout the entirety of the book.

If your class requires this book, drop the class. I guarantee the class will be totally worthless.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars concepts more enduring than implementations of code, September 5, 2005

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This review is from: Computer Network Security (Hardcover)

Kizza gives the reader a very lucid and comprehensive education in current computer network security issues. Plus, the discussion is not limited to a particular network tool. While the book does usefully describe various key software packages (many of them open source and free!), it is also good at a conceptual level. So that you can understand the basic principles. Perhaps even to write your own.

What this means is that it's not the book for explaining the nuances of the very latest Nessus, for example. Look elsewhere for that. But it also means that this book can keep its value far longer. The concepts are the key to the book, and they are more likely to endure in new implementations of code.