Web Security Practices

Author: Steve Kalman Feng Da Hui
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Publication Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Steve Kalman is a principal officer at Esquire Micro Consulting, a company that provides speaking, writing, and consulting services. He has over 30 years of experience in data processing and possesses expertise in network design and implementation. Steve is a teacher and author at LearningTree International and has written and reviewed numerous articles related to networking. He holds certifications including CISSP, CCNA, and CCDA. This book provides effective, proven solutions to patch common vulnerabilities in Windows Web servers and browsers within end-to-end network security architectures. The book is divided into five parts. Part one provides an overview of basic background information to help readers understand practical network security rules and policies. Parts two to four teach techniques for hardening operating systems, Web servers, and browsers. Part five focuses on comprehensive network security, emphasizing access blocking and control. It delves into topics such as becoming an authorized agency, Cisco PIX firewall, Cisco IOS firewall, access lists, ongoing security maintenance, and testing, offering a comprehensive network security solution that effectively reduces risks to enterprise systems and data. This book avoids conceptual discussions on basic technologies and instead uses plain language and numerous step-by-step examples to demonstrate how to protect networks and prevent network attacks. It is suitable for network administrators, system administrators, and other IT security professionals responsible for corporate network security.