Wiley Pathways Network Security Fundamentals

Description

You can get thereWhether you're already working and looking to expand your skills in the computer networking and security field or setting out on a new career path, Network Security Fundamentals will help you get there. Easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date, this text not only helps you learn network security techniques at your own pace; it helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed.With this book, you will be able to:* Understand basic terminology and concepts related to security* Utilize cryptography, authentication, authorization and access control to increase your Windows, Unix or Linux network's security* Recognize and protect your network against viruses, worms, spyware, and other types of malware* Set up recovery and fault tolerance procedures to plan for the worst and to help recover if disaster strikes* Detect intrusions and use forensic analysis to investigate the nature of the attacksNetwork Security Fundamentals is ideal for both traditional and online courses. The accompanying Network Security Fundamentals Project Manual ISBN: 978-0-470-12798-8 is also available to help reinforce your skills.Wiley Pathways helps you achieve your goalsThe texts and project manuals in this series offer a coordinated curriculum for learning information technology. Learn more at www.wiley.com/go/pathways