Cryptography and Network Security Principles and Practice, 8th Edition - Pearson

CHAPTER 21

Network Endpoint Security

 

21.1 Firewalls

Firewall Characteristics

Types of Firewalls

DMZ Networks

 

21.2 Intrusion Detection Systems

Basic Principles

Approaches to Intrusion Detection

Host-Based Intrusion Detection Techniques

Network-Based Intrusion Detection Systems

 

21.3 Malicious Software

Types of Malware

Malware Defense

 

21.4 Distributed Denial of Service Attacks

DDoS Attack Description

Constructing the Attack Network

DDoS Countermeasures

 

21.5 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

• ◆ Explain the role of firewalls as part of a computer and network security strategy.
• ◆ List the key characteristics of firewalls.
• ◆ Understand the relative merits ...