Network Security Principles and Applications

Author: Qi Wenjing
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book features:
· Adopts a "task-driven" writing approach, introducing case studies and heuristic teaching methods;
· Provides teaching resources such as electronic lesson plans and case study materials, offering a comprehensive and integrated textbook support system;
· Meets the needs of applied talent cultivation in higher education institutions.
Starting from the basic theories and technologies of network security, this book presents the fundamental principles, technical applications, and configuration methods of network security in a clear, concise, and progressive manner. The content is comprehensive, easy to understand, and effectively balances theory with practice. The book is divided into 11 chapters, covering topics such as: network security architecture, fundamentals of cryptography, cryptographic applications, firewalls, attack techniques, viruses and prevention, intrusion detection, WWW security, E-mail security, operating system security, and more.
The book is conceptually accurate, appropriately selected, and well-structured, with a strong emphasis on the integration of theory and practice. Each chapter includes 1–2 application examples with detailed explanations of configurations, which not only aid readers in understanding and mastering the theory but also serve as experimental guidance materials.
This book can be used as a textbook for information security courses in computer science, information security, network engineering, and information engineering at universities and colleges. It is also suitable for adult colleges, vocational and technical colleges, and private institutions offering computer-related majors in network security courses. Additionally, it can serve as a training textbook for information security and as a reference for IT professionals.