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Network and System Security, 2nd Edition

Name: Network and System Security, 2nd Edition
Author: John R. Vacca
ISBN: 9780124166950

by John R. Vacca

August 2013

Intermediate to advanced

432 pages

14h 55m

English

Syngress

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Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgements
About the Editor
Contributors
Introduction
Organization of this Book
Chapter 1. Detecting System Intrusions
1 Introduction2 Monitoring Key Files in the System3 Security Objectives4 0day Attacks5 Good Known State6 Rootkits7 Low Hanging Fruit8 Antivirus Software9 Homegrown Intrusion Detection10 Full-Packet Capture Devices11 Out-of-Band Attack Vectors12 Security Awareness Training13 Data Correlation14 SIEM15 Other Weird Stuff on the System16 Detection17 Network-Based Detection of System Intrusions (DSIs)18 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExerciseReferences

Chapter 2. Preventing System Intrusions
1 So, What is an Intrusion?2 Sobering Numbers3 Know Your Enemy: Hackers versus Crackers4 Motives5 The Crackers’ Tools of the Trade6 Bots7 Symptoms of Intrusions8 What Can You Do?9 Security Policies10 Risk Analysis11 Tools of Your Trade12 Controlling User Access13 Intrusion Prevention Capabilities14 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExercise
Chapter 3. Guarding Against Network Intrusions
1 Traditional Reconnaissance and Attacks2 Malicious Software3 Defense in Depth4 Preventive Measures5 Intrusion Monitoring and Detection6 Reactive Measures7 Network-Based Intrusion Protection8 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExercise
Chapter 4. Securing Cloud Computing Systems
1 Cloud Computing Essentials: Examining the Cloud Layers2 Software as a Service (SaaS): Managing Risks in the Cloud3 Platform as a Service (PaaS): Securing the Platform4 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)5 Leveraging Provider-Specific Security Options6 Achieving Security in a Private Cloud7 Meeting Compliance Requirements8 Preparing for Disaster Recovery9 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExerciseReferences
Chapter 5. Unix and Linux Security
1 Unix and Security2 Basic Unix Security Overview3 Achieving Unix Security4 Protecting User Accounts and Strengthening Authentication5 Limiting Superuser Privileges6 Securing Local and Network File Systems7 Network Configuration8 Improving the Security of Linux and Unix Systems9 Additional Resources10 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExercise
Chapter 6. Eliminating the Security Weakness of Linux and Unix Operating Systems
1 Introduction to Linux and Unix2 Hardening Linux and Unix3 Proactive Defense for Linux and Unix4 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExercise
Chapter 7. Internet Security
1 Internet Protocol Architecture2 An Internet Threat Model3 Defending against Attacks on the internet4 Internet Security Checklist5 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExercise
Chapter 8. Intranet Security
1 Smartphones and Tablets in the Intranet2 Security Considerations3 Plugging the Gaps: NAC and Access Control4 Measuring Risk: Audits5 Guardian at the Gate: Authentication and Encryption6 Wireless Network Security7 Shielding the Wire: Network Protection8 Weakest Link in Security: User Training9 Documenting the Network: Change Management10 Rehearse the Inevitable: Disaster Recovery11 Controlling Hazards: Physical and Environmental Protection12 Know Your Users: Personnel Security13 Protecting Data Flow: Information and System Integrity14 Security Assessments15 Risk Assessments16 Intranet Security Implementation Process Checklist17 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExercise
Chapter 9. Local Area Network Security
1 Identify Network Threats2 Establish Network Access Controls3 Risk Assessment4 Listing Network Resources5 Threats6 Security Policies7 The Incident-Handling Process8 Secure Design Through Network Access Controls9 IDS Defined10 NIDS: Scope and Limitations11 A Practical Illustration of NIDS12 Firewalls13 Dynamic NAT Configuration14 The Perimeter15 Access List Details16 Types of Firewalls17 Packet Filtering: IP Filtering Routers18 Application-Layer Firewalls: Proxy Servers19 Stateful Inspection Firewalls20 NIDS Complements Firewalls21 Monitor and Analyze System Activities22 Signature Analysis23 Statistical Analysis24 Signature Algorithms25 Local Area Network Security Countermeasures Implementation Checklist26 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExercise
Chapter 10. Wireless Network Security
1 Cellular Networks2 Wireless Ad Hoc Networks3 Security Protocols4 WEP5 Secure Routing6 ARAN7 SLSP8 Key Establishment9 ING10 Management Countermeasures11 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExerciseReferences
Chapter 11. Cellular Network Security
1 Introduction2 Overview of Cellular Networks3 The State of the Art of Cellular Network Security4 Cellular Network Attack Taxonomy5 Cellular Network Vulnerability Analysis6 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExerciseReferences
Chapter 12. RFID Security
1 RFID Introduction2 RFID Challenges3 RFID Protections4 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExerciseReferences
Chapter 13. Optical Wireless Security
1 Optical Wireless Systems Overview2 Deployment Architectures3 High Bandwidth4 Low Cost5 Implementation6 Surface Area7 SummaryChapter Review Questions/ExercisesExercise
Index

Overview

Network and System Security provides focused coverage of network and system security technologies. It explores practical solutions to a wide range of network and systems security issues. Chapters are authored by leading experts in the field and address the immediate and long-term challenges in the authors’ respective areas of expertise. Coverage includes building a secure organization, cryptography, system intrusion, UNIX and Linux security, Internet security, intranet security, LAN security; wireless network security, cellular network security, RFID security, and more.

Chapters contributed by leaders in the field covering foundational and practical aspects of system and network security, providing a new level of technical expertise not found elsewhere
Comprehensive and updated coverage of the subject area allows the reader to put current technologies to work
Presents methods of analysis and problem solving techniques, enhancing the reader’s grasp of the material and ability to implement practical solutions

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