Firewall Architecture for the Enterprise [Paperback]

Norbert Pohlmann (Author), Tim Crothers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 076454926X | ISBN-13: 978-0764549267 | Publication Date: July 8, 2002 | Edition: 1

What the book covers: Detailed professionals guide to all aspects of firewalls including threat analysis, firewall architecture, application level details, encryption, authentication, coverage of various firewall products (Checkpoint, BorderManager, Linux, ISA and more) and administration and support from the first steps of setting up a firewall to setting up and analyzing logs generated by a firewall.
* Includes both detection and prevention perspectives - details how to use a firewalls to detect a potential hack and prevent through denial of access.
* Shows how to maximize caching and load-balancing with firewalls.
* Coverage includes fine-tuning firewalls to work with other security solutions including VPNs, PKI, PGP.
* Cross-platform coverage includes WinNT/2000, NetWare, Linux, Unix and all types of servers(FTP, Telnet, Web etc.)
* Appendix includes detailed information on making firewalls compliant with all protocols(IPv4, Ipv6, TCP/IP, IP/SPX, NetBEUI, AppleTalk) and security standards (Common Criteria, IPSec, ESP, AH, Security Association).

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From the Back Cover

Two leading security experts explain how to design and implement a failsafe firewall system

In this comprehensive guidebook, network security gurus Norbert Pohlmann and Tim Crothers deliver all the information you need to build the right firewall solution for your organization–and protect your network from unwanted intruders. Beginning with an incisive overview of TCP/IP vulnerabilities, Internet and intranet security threats, and firewall strategies, they show you step by step how to put together your system, from choosing firewall design scenarios to implementing encryption, authentication, and intrusion detection. Covering all of today’s leading firewall products and network operating systems as well as PKI, PGP, and other complementary security solutions, this book is your road map to state-of-the-art network security.

You’ll learn how to:

• Get a handle on TCP/IP weaknesses, Internet threats, and firewall solutions
• Evaluate your needs and choose the right firewall architecture
• Combine your firewall with encryption to secure e-mail and VPNs
• Configure your firewall to authenticate users
• Analyze options offered by leading open source and proprietary firewall products
• Implement additional security measures to supplement your firewall system
• Manage multiple or nested firewall systems
• Deal with a variety of practical issues, from security logs and audits to Java and ActiveX security problems, DDoS attacks, and personal firewalls

About the Author

Norbert Pohlmann is a founding member and Chairman of TeleTrusT, an organization dedicated to establishing cryptography standards, and serves on the management boards of several other security companies in Germany. Mr. Pohlmann is the recipient of two awards for security work from IT Services Magazine as well as the Aachen Prize for Innovation in Technology, and is a frequent conference speaker on security topics. This book is updated and adapted from his German-language bestseller, Firewall-Systeme, now in its fourth edition.
Tim Crothers, CCNA, CIW, MCSE, MCT, CNE, is the chief security officer at ITM, a leading Internet security company. A specialist in TCP/IP, WAN architecture, and security, he has consulted, trained, and assessed security risks at companies such as IBM, Lucent Technologies, UPS, and DEC. He helped develop Prosoft’s Internet security curriculum and speaks widely on security issues. His previous books include Internet Lockdown (Hungry Minds, 2001).

Product Details

• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076454926X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764549267
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,721,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Insights into Enterprise Security Concepts, July 19, 2006

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This review is from: Firewall Architecture for the Enterprise (Paperback)

I really liked this book for following reasons:
-Content is well organized
-Lots of diagrams showing different network toplpogies
-For novoices and experts