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Guide to Wireless Network Security (Hardcover)

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Key Phrases: information warfare countermeasures, trusted wireless network, point security control, United States, New York, Digital Press (more...)

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A major, comprehensive professional text/reference for designing and maintaining security and reliability. From basic concepts to designing principles to deployment, all critical concepts and phases are clearly explained and presented. Includes coverage of wireless security testing techniques and prevention techniques for intrusion (attacks). An essential resource for wireless network administrators and developers.

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Hardcover: 848 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (May 30, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0387954252
ISBN-13: 978-0387954257
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7 x 1.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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information warfare countermeasures, trusted wireless network, point security control, wireless web servers, enterprise wireless network, wireless network administrators, entire wireless network, internal wireless network, cyber masses, wireless network level, architecture standards design, target wireless network, wireless network security, wireless network monitoring, wireless security policies, standards design issues, electromagnetic bombs, deploying wireless networks, reflector attack, secure broker, wireless network resources, wireless network traffic, network security standards, rogue access points, security management solution

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United States, New York, Digital Press, Extensible Authentication Protocol, Jumpstart for Network and Systems Administrators, Prentice Hall, Air Force, Big Brother, Policy Zones, Department of Defense, Net Privacy, Privacy Plan, San Francisco, Soviet Union, Gulf War, Far Right, National Security Agency, Charles River Media, Defense Department, Middle East, The Essential Guide, Advanced Encryption Standard, Los Alamos, Social Security, Storage Area Networks

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Firewalls: Jumpstart for Network and Systems Administrators by John R. Vacca on 14 pages
The Essential Guide to Storage Area Networks by John R. Vacca on 10 pages
The Essential Guide (Alpha Reference) by Women's Consumer Network on 9 pages
Computer Forensics: Computer Crime Scene Investigation by John R. Vacca on 7 pages
Identity Theft by John R. Vacca on 6 pages

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5.0 out of 5 stars Learn all about wireless network security, July 22, 2006

By	James C. Helm (Nassau Bay, Texas) - See all my reviews

John's book Guide to Wireless Network Security provides a step-by-step approach to everything you'll need to know about wireless network security. The book also has information about many topics relevant to wireless network planning, design, and implementation of intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems. It also shows you how to conduct information warfare. The book is organized into eight parts as well as an outstanding and usable glossary of security, wireless network and Internet networking terms and acronyms.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Contemporary Topic, June 29, 2006

By	Fazel Naghshineh "fazel" (Malaysia) - See all my reviews

As wireless networks are exploding in the market, this topic is by far the most prevalent for an IT Manager. Securing a corporation's data is vital and John addresses this issue very well in this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive, concise IT reference bible, September 1, 2006

By	Mark Stephen - See all my reviews

John Vacca has brought to light, and more importantly, into focus all the underlying issues related to securing a wireless network in his new book Guide to Wireless Network Security. This all encompassing book belongs in the hands of all active IT professionals and "C" level executives needing to keep abreast of our ever changing technical environment.

A comprehensive, concise IT reference bible.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Helpfull at most.
I only gave this book three stars because the author is rather jaded, and I am not entirely sure how much of what he says does what he says. Read more

Published on August 3, 2007 by D. Seholm

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent wireless network security guide and reference.
This book provides the knowledge necessary to master wireless technology quickly and, more importantly, guide an individual/organization through the pitfalls of deploying the... Read more

Published on September 11, 2006 by Dennis Pleticha

5.0 out of 5 stars Wireless Frenzy
As a professional consultant, increasingly I have to deal with wireless networks. This book provides for me the details about wireless networking, all at my fingertips... Read more

Published on August 23, 2006 by Scott R. Ellis

5.0 out of 5 stars Timely book- must read for IT professionals
I couldn't put the book down. Vacca's Guide to Wireless Network Security is the one-stop-shopping reference to everything you need to know about the security impacts associated... Read more

Published on August 14, 2006 by D. Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars Wireless Network Security
As more mission-critical network applications become wireless, network security professionals need a constant eye on security and awareness of vulnerabilities. Read more

Published on August 6, 2006 by Jan M. Cox

5.0 out of 5 stars General Review
The future is here and it is wireless! Never before has technology exploded at such a meteoric rate and the security risks are following suit. Read more

Published on August 1, 2006 by Sid F. Badakhsh

5.0 out of 5 stars From the fundamentals to the level of advance sciences...
From the fundamentals to the level of advance sciences, this book explains and illustrates what individuals and organizations can do to manage wireless network security. Read more

Published on July 29, 2006 by M. Erbschloe

5.0 out of 5 stars The basic text on wireless network security.
This book is a step by step guide for installing and maintaining the security of a wireless network system. Read more

Published on July 25, 2006 by Michael O. Mercer

5.0 out of 5 stars Good information for an expanding IT area
With wireless networks becoming the fastest growing trend in computing today, John Vacca's book is on time and on target. Read more

Published on July 23, 2006 by L. E. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Securing Wireless Networks
As enterprises strive to provide better availability of mission-critical wireless data, they must maintain that data's security and integrity. Read more

Published on July 19, 2006 by J. Butler

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