The Tao of Network Security Monitoring Beyond Intrusion Detection

Foreword

We've all heard the phrase “knowledge will set you free.” When it comes to real-world network security, I can think of no other phrase with which security professionals must arm themselves. Whether you are brand new to network intrusion detection, an incident responder, or a long-time network security veteran, you must always boil any situation down to its basic facts.

The book you are about to read will arm you with the knowledge you need to defend your network from attackers, both the obvious and the not so obvious. Unlike other computer security books that focus on catching the “hack of the week,” this book will equip you with the skills needed to perform in-depth analysis of new and emerging threats. This book discusses many different ...