In-depth Analysis of Network Boundary Security

Author: Northcutt
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This book takes a high-level perspective, with the concept of as its main thread, providing a comprehensive and systematic introduction to all aspects of network boundary security. The book is divided into four parts and three appendices. These four parts gradually shift from introductory to comprehensive content, organized and arranged in a way that suits the reader's thought process. Part "Network Boundary Basics" introduces some basic knowledge and core concepts related to boundaries. The second part "Extending the Boundary" focuses on the additional components that make up the network security boundary. The third part "Boundary Design" elaborates on how to perform good design. The fourth part "Boundary Security Assessment Methods" explains how to assess and inspect the designed network boundaries. The appendices include Cisco access list configuration examples, discuss the basics of cryptography, and provide an overview of network gap mechanisms. This is an intermediate to advanced technical guide on network security, suitable for security professionals, system administrators, and network administrators who have a thorough understanding of TCP/IP and related technologies.