Network Security Illustrated (Paperback)

by Jason Albanese (Author), Wes Sonnenreich (Author) "Information security is a business issue that needs to be managed effectively..." (more)
Key Phrases: defensive forensics, dataflow map, file integrity tools, Reserving Rights, Outsourcing Options, Internet Protocol (more...)

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Product Description
Text explores information security; showing how to manage and outsources security; identify and authenticate users; protect a network's infrastructure; store, hide, and access information securely; and more. Includes a full-color wall poster depicting major security concepts and relationships. Softcover. DLC: Computer networks--Security measures.

From the Back Cover
Network security: fast & fun?

If you think a background in computer science is necessary for understanding information security, think again.

Network Security Illustrated explores information security using a simple, powerful methodology and captivating illustrations. This highly accessible approach makes learning how to protect valuable data and computer systems fast and fun.

BONUS: The enclosed wall poster reinforces every major security concept and relationship via intuitive illustrations.

Do you want to better understand how computer security impacts your business?

Organized around common business problems instead of technology, this easily navigable, illustrated reference will help you:

1. Understand major security concepts and solutions
2. Identify limitations and risks in security strategies
3. Select and implement solutions that are right for your needs

Perfect for all managers who make business decisions about security and need to get up to speed on security concepts, Network Security Illustrated is equally beneficial to network administrators, security specialists, and solutions developers.

LEARN HOW TO:
* Manage and Outsource Security
* Identify and Authenticate Users
* Protect a Network's Infrastructure
* Store, Hide, and Access Information Securely
* Detect Intrusions and Recover From Disasters
* And much, much more!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 423 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (September 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071415041
• ISBN-13: 978-0071415040
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,076,570 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable, November 1, 2003

By A Customer

This book is a must read for anyone involved in the ever-changing world of technology. Reading this book provided an amazing plain-english understanding of all issues surrounding network security especially as they relate to my businesses and my clients. As an attorney, this book gave me the ability to understand the language my clients speak and to relate to the specific needs of their different businesses - especially in light of today's regulatory environment (i.e. Health care, Securities, etc). It has also proven to be an essential tool for my own IT department regarding our own issues when dealing with sensitive and confidential client information.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A much-needed guide, October 29, 2003

By	Justin Szlasa "jszlasa" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

With intelligence and wit this book tackles an issue that keeps business and IT executives up at night. For an intelligent business person, the book strikes the perfect balance between readability and technical content. It fills the wide gap on the shelf between the dumbed down primers and the textbooks for doctoral candidates. The graphic interpretations (that Edward Tufte would appreciate) perfectly complement the text.

You'll find the book indispensable if you are a non-technical executive who needs to understand network security or if you are an IT professional who needs to explain it in business terms.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars happy customer, October 24, 2003

By	MEG (new york, ny) - See all my reviews

When I bought the book, I didn't know what to expect but am now very happy I made the purchase. It clearly and concisely informs, pointing out the holes that may exist and providing the tools and know-how for business-driven solutions. Now I have a whole lot more confidence in my ability to address security concerns and articulate our capacity to investors, helping to reassure them that we are vigilant in practice.

The map is indispensable, perfect for rendering network issues in comprehensible terms. When network security questions arise, it'll be nice to have the map handy to help illustrate explanations, which, the book demonstrates, need not be unwieldy.

Both tech guys and execs should read the book. It provides a common language with which to talk about network security, facilitating communication on the most serious of organizational priorities.