Network Security Tools and Case Studies

Author: Qiu Liang
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book combines theory and case studies to introduce readers to three types of network security tools: firewalls, protocol analyzers, and intrusion detection systems. Among these three types of software, the author uses the representative firewalls ISA Server 2000, protocol analyzers Sniffer Pro, and intrusion detection systems SessionWall to construct case studies, highlighting practicality. Using virtual computer software, administrators can fully simulate enterprise network experimental environments without requiring a large number of computers and network devices. The appendix of this book introduces methods for building virtual network experimental environments using VMware software. The book is divided into three parts, using a combination of theory and case studies to introduce the three major tools in network security: firewalls, protocol analyzers, and intrusion detection systems. The author selects the most representative software—firewalls ISA Server 2000, protocol analyzers Sniffer Pro, and intrusion detection systems SessionWall—to construct case studies, which are highly operational and practical. Readers can generalize and master methods for protecting network security based on proficiency in these tools, truly improving their skills in safeguarding network security. Using virtual computer software, administrators can fully simulate enterprise network experimental environments without needing a large number of computers and network devices. The appendix of the book introduces methods for building virtual network experimental environments using VMware software and provides an index of all case studies for easy reference. The book is concise in language, rich in cases, detailed in content, and highly practical, making it an ideal working guide for network administrators and security managers. It can also serve as a reference for professionals in the field of network security who are preparing for CIW Network Security Specialist certification exams, MCSE certification exams, and CISSP certification exams.