Network Security for Dummies (Paperback)

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Product Description

* This hands-on, do-it-yourself guide to securing and auditing a network offers immediate solutions to critical security problems for small- to medium-sized businesses
* Each part of the book begins with basics that can be quickly implemented and then moves on to more complex security mechanisms a company may consider as it grows
* Presents numerous checklists and exercises for performing network security audits
* Includes real-world examples and practical tips for implementing cost-effective security measures
* Companion Web site includes forms and checklists along with links to useful sites and downloads for recommended security tools

From the Back Cover

"A great starting point for developing a comprehensive endpoint security strategy."
—Gregor Freund, CEO and Founder of Zone Labs

Protect any size network with these easy, economical solutions

Speedy ways to set up security, defeat hackers, and guard your important assets

Worried about worms, vexed by viruses, or hassled by hackers? Find all the solutions in this do-it-yourself guide to auditing and securing a network. Security expert Chey Cobb walks you step by step through basic ways to protect your data right now, and then explains more complex options you can use to keep your network safe as your business grows.

Praise for Network Security For Dummies

"Corporate assets have long been at risk from generalized attacks, but now face the risk of targeted attacks, particularly through customizable malicious software, Trojan horses, and spyware. This book is a great starting point for developing a comprehensive endpoint security strategy."
– Gregor Freund, CEO and Founder of Zone Labs

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Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (October 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764516795
• ISBN-13: 978-0764516795
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #203,349 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Security Book for the Rest of Us, November 30, 2002

By A Customer

I bought this Network Security for Dummies after spending two frustrating hours in a large bookstore looking at one security text after another and finding that they were all written for people who already know a lot about networks. I suppose the assumption is that you won't get into network security until you have experience running a network, but the small company where I work only just set up a network and we need security right away. We can't afford to pay someone to run the network or be in charge of security. To my relief, the author of Network Security for Dummies understands this. It is obvious that she is just as knowledgeable about protecting networks as the authors of the other books I looked at (I was pretty amazed at what I found when I searched the web for the NRO, which the cover says is where she used to work). But she has taken the time to explain things to those of us who don't live and breathe computers. And she does so without talking down to you. At work we have already used some of the techniques she suggests and I feel confident we can make our network a lot more secure than it was, without spending a lot of money, but with the added advantage of really understanding what we are doing.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE This Book!!, December 19, 2002

By A Customer

This is absolutely the best book I've ever read about networks and security. It isn't a "dumb" book and it's not too simplistic, either. It's perfect for network people who are supposed to be doing security, but don't know where to start. There's lots of stuff in there I never thought about - like your computers being used to attack other computers. There are a lot of checklists and hints to help out companies who don't have a computer security expert on board. Thank you, Ms Cobb for writing such a neat book

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and Intelligent!, November 13, 2002

By	Ray Edwards (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

I really liked this book! All the others I picked up on the subject turned out to be about hacking and/or were deeply technical. This book hits just the right balance of basic explanations (without being condescending) and intro-level technical advice. My wireless network was wide open and I didn't realize it until I read this book. I also know how to secure my computers with security patches - which always seemed like a black magic to me before. This writer really knows her stuff! I hope she does more books!