The Fundamentals of Network Security [Hardcover]

John E. Canavan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Artech House Telecommunications Library | Publication Date: February 15, 2001

Here's a practical book that introduces fundamental network security concepts, principles, and terms. It helps you identify the best type of intrusion detection system, develop organizational guidelines for passwords, set computer security policies, and perform a security review and risk assessment.

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About the Author

John E. Canavan is vice president, information systems and technology at Bethpage FCU and an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University where he teaches in the Telecommunications Management program. He holds a B.S. in information systems from Quinnipiac University and a M.S. in telecommunications management from Golden Gate University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 340 pages
• Publisher: Artech House Publishers; 1st edition (February 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580531768
• ISBN-13: 978-1580531764
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,772,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fundamentals of Network Security, March 2, 2001

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Jerry Tice (Palo Alto, Ca.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fundamentals of Network Security (Hardcover)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Network Security explained--, February 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Fundamentals of Network Security (Hardcover)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Network Security explained--, February 1, 2001

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mahary araia (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fundamentals of Network Security (Hardcover)

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.