Network defense and countermeasures : principles and practices

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Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1: Introduction to Network Security Introduction The Basics of a Network Basic Network Utilities The OSI Model What Does This Mean for Security? Assessing Likely Threats to the Network Classifications of Threats Likely Attacks Threat Assessment Understanding Security Terminology Choosing a Network Security Approach Network Security and the Law Using Security Resources Test Your Skills Chapter 2: Types of Attacks Introduction Understanding Denial of Service Attacks Defending Against Buffer Overflow Attacks Defending Against IP Spoofing Defending Against Session Hacking Blocking Virus and Trojan Horse Attacks Test Your Skills Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Firewalls Introduction What Is a Firewall? Implementing Firewalls Selecting and Using a Firewall Using Proxy Servers Test Your Skills Chapter 4: Firewall Practical Applications Introduction Using Single Machine Firewalls Windows 7 User Account Control Linux Firewalls Using Small Office/Home Office Firewalls Using Medium-Sized Network Firewalls Using Enterprise Firewalls Test Your Skills Chapter 5: Intrusion-Detection Systems Introduction Understanding IDS Concepts Understanding and Implementing IDS Systems Understanding and Implementing Honey Pots Test Your Skills Chapter 6: Encryption Fundamentals Introduction The History of Encryption Learning About Modern Encryption Methods Identifying Good Encryption Understanding Digital Signatures and Certificates Understanding and Using Decryption Cracking Passwords Steganography Steganalysis Exploring the Future of Encryption Test Your Skills Chapter 7: Virtual Private Networks Introduction Basic VPN Technology Using VPN Protocols for VPN Encryption IPSec SSL Implementing VPN Solutions Test Your Skills Chapter 8: Operating System Hardening Introduction Configuring Windows Properly Configuring Linux Properly Patching the Operating System Configuring Browsers Test Your Skills Chapter 9: Defending Against Virus Attacks Introduction Understanding Virus Attacks Virus Scanners Antivirus Policies and Procedures Additional Methods for Defending Your System What to Do If Your System Is Infected by a Virus Test Your Skills Chapter 10: Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware Introduction Trojan Horses Spyware and Adware Test Your Skills Chapter 11: Security Policies Introduction Defining User Policies Defining System Administration Policies Defining Access Control Defining Developmental Policies Test Your Skills Chapter 12: Assessing System Security Introduction Evaluating the Security Risk Making the Initial Assessment Probing the Network Security Documentation Test Your Skills Chapter 13: Security Standards Introduction Using the Orange Book Using the Rainbow Series Using the Common Criteria Using Security Models U.S. Federal Regulations, Guidelines, and Standards Test Your Skills Chapter 14: Physical Security and Disaster Recovery Introduction Physical Security Disaster Recovery Ensuring Fault Tolerance Test Your Skills Chapter 15: Techniques Used by Attackers Introduction Preparing to Hack The Attack Phase Test Your Skills Chapter 16: Introduction to Forensics Introduction General Forensics Guidelines FBI Forensics Guidelines Finding Evidence on the PC Gathering Evidence from a Cell Phone Forensic Tools to Use Test Your Skills Chapter 17: Cyber Terrorism Introduction Defending Against Computer-Based Espionage Defending Against Computer-Based Terrorism Choosing Defense Strategies Test Your Skills Appendix A: References Glossary A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T V W X Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q-R S T U V W X Y Z