Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Exam Guide

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Securing Communication Channels

Network security has traditionally focused primarily on ensuring availability. However, as we saw in Chapter 10, there is a lot of critical information now being transferred over networks that need to be secured. This is a multifaceted task that requires a thorough understanding of both the physical and virtual elements within an IT architecture. This chapter delves into the security considerations across various layers and components of a network, ensuring robust protection against vulnerabilities and potential breaches. You will also review the other core security concepts of confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity, and non-repudiation that will all come into play for networks.

Communication ...