Hardening Network Security

Author: (American) Mallery et al., translated by Deng Qihao, Sun Xuetao, Xu Hongfei
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The Hardening series is a newly released information security book series by McGraw-Hill in the United States, partnering with the renowned "Exploiting the Enemy" series to deliver a feast for the information security community. This book is part of the Hardening series, written by a team of famous experts in the field of information security. Through a four-stage systematic hardening teaching method, it provides an in-depth introduction to the security protection of network systems from both technical and strategic perspectives, while also delving into the details that system administrators often overlook or make mistakes. The goal is to help readers build secure information fortresses for their network systems. The book is divided into 4 parts and 22 chapters. The first part outlines 7 key steps to reduce system threats, which are essential measures to prevent intrusions. The second part is the core of the book, systematically explaining specific methods and measures for hardening network systems from top to bottom. It covers how to enhance network security using methods such as deep defense, identity management systems, encryption, intrusion detection and response, and provides detailed descriptions of how to harden cross-platform authentication, web services, mobile environments, data transmission, remote clients, wireless networks, and hybrid Unix systems—current issues of significant concern. The third part warns that there is no one-time fix and emphasizes the need for persistent monitoring and evaluation of systems, as well as timely revisions to management methods and patching. The fourth part outlines detailed strategies for how security plans can gain budget support, management approval, and employee collaboration, a rare inclusion in similar books. The book covers all mainstream platforms and applications, making it a security tool for all IT professionals.