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Fundamentals of Computer Security
Protocols for Authentication and Key Establishment (Information Security & Cryptography S.)
Topics in Cryptology - Ct-RSA 2002: The Cryptographer's Track at the RSA Conference 2002, San Jose, Ca, USA, February 18-22, 2002, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Information Security and Cryptology - Icisc 2001: 4th International Conference Seoul, Korea, December 6-7, 2001, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Advances in Cryptology - Eurocrypt 2002: International Conference on the Theory and Applications of Cryptographic Techniques, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, April 28 - May 2, 2002 Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)
Inference Control in Statistical Databases: From Theory to Practice (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)
Information Security and Privacy: 7th Australian Conference, ACISP 2002 Melbourne, Australia, July 3-5, 2002 - Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)
Advances in Cryptology - Crypto '97: 17th Annual International Cryptology Conference, Santa Barbara, California, USA, August 17-21, 1997: Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Public Key Cryptography: First International Workshop on Practice and Theory in Public Key Cryptography, Pkc'98, Pacifico Yokohama, Japan, February 5-6, 1998, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Information Security and Privacy: Third Australasian Conference, ACISP '98, Brisbane, Australia July 13-15, 1998, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Mobile Agents and Security (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Advances in Cryptology - Crypto '98: Proceedings of the 18th Annual International Cryptology Conference (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Computer Security - ESORICS 98: 5th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium, September 16-18, 1998, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Security Protocols: 6th International Workshop, Cambridge, UK, April 15-17, 1998, Proceedings: v. 1550 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Information Security and Privacy: 4th Australasian Conference, Acisp '99, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, April 7-9, 1999: Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Lectures on Data Security: Modern Cryptology in Theory and Practice (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Advances in Cryptology - Eurocrypt'99: International Conference on the Theory and Application of Cryptographic Techniques, Prague, Czech Republic, May 2-6, 1999, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)
Selected Areas in Cryptography: Annual International Workshop, SAC '98, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, August 17-18, 1998 - Proceedings 5th (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)
Cryptography and Coding: 7th IMA Conference, Cirencester, UK, December 20-22, 1999, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)
Selected Areas in Cryptography: 6th Annual International Workshop, SAC'99 Kingston, Ontario, Canada, August 9-10, 1999 Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science.)
Security Protocols: Proceedings of the 7th International Workshop (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Algorithmic Number Theory: 4th International Symposium, Ants-IV Leiden, the Netherlands, July 2-7, 2000 Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Semper - Secure Electronic Marketplace for Europe (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Advances in Cryptology: Crypto 2000 - 20th Annual International Cryptology Conference, Santa Barbara, California, USA, August 20-24, 2000, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science S.)
Understanding Digital Signature: Establishing Trust Over the Internet and Other Networks (CommerceNet Press Series)

Security+ Guide to Networking Security Fundamentals, Second Edition

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Incorrect "facts" and poor organization
Lightweight textbook; lab material is dated
Not For The Timid
Security+ Networking Book
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Security+ Guide to Networking Security Fundamentals, Second Edition
Mark Ciampa
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Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations, Second Edition
LabSim for Security+ Guide to Networking Security Fundamentals
Network+ Guide to Networks, Fourth Edition (Networking)

ASIN: 0619215666

Book Description

Completely rewritten to include Microsoft Windows Server 2003 coverage and other cutting-edge technologies, this best selling text will ensure your students' success on CompTIA's latest Server+ Exam.

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Incorrect "facts" and poor organization.......2007-01-06

I have only made it to chapter 6 of this book and just glossing over most of it at that and here are some glaring mistakes I have seen so far.

Chapter 6, titled "Web Security", well, let's just look at the chapter summary in the introduction. "Web Security begins by discussing how to protect e-mail systems, the technology most vital to Internet users. The chapter also examines vulnerabilities of the World Wide Web and how to protect Web communications. In addition, this chapter discusses instant messaging and how to harden it." Why are we discussing e-mail and IM in a chapter about Web security? These are both handled by separate protocols and separate applications both client and server side. Why is this worded (and the chapter ordered) to start with and focus on e-mail security?

In the same chapter there is discussion of JavaScript. To quote the book again, "One popular technology used to make dynamic content is JavaScript. Based on the programming language Java, JavaScript is a special program code embedded into an HTML document....The Web browser then executes that code within the browser using the Virtual Machine (VM), which is a Java interpreter." WRONG. JavaScript is not based on Java and has nothing to do with it. Java was developed by Sun. JavaScript was originally developed by Netscape under the name LiveScript when they decided that Java was too heavy for the functionality that they were wanting in an embedded scripting language. Due to bad/confused marketing folks LiveScript was later renamed JavaScript. While JavaScript does execute in a virtual machine, it is not the Java Virtual Machine.

Earlier in the book in the section about hardening servers and services one of the easiest (in many cases, anyway) things to do was left out. Why did the author not mention configuring services to not advertise their exact version? In most Unix/Linux daemons this is as simple as changing one line in the config file for the daemon.

I can only wonder about what I will find as I continue reading and when I read over the book more thoroughly.

Lightweight textbook; lab material is dated.......2006-11-05

My instructor uses this as one of two textbooks for the Network Security course, primarily because there is an answer key for the chapter review questions. The book isn't bad, although I find it lightweight in comparison to the other text, Designing Network Security 2nd ed., by Merike Kaeo.

My biggest issue is that the lab material presented is woefully out of date, since this book was published in 2004. The principles of network security do not change radically in two years' time, but software certainly does!

I attend Illinois Institute of Technology, which is unique in that some programs mix graduate students and undergrad students in classes, with the expectation that graduate students perform at a higher level than the undergrads. IIT is also known for the [...], or Interprofessional Projects Program, which brings together students from engineering, science, humanities, business, architecture, psychology, law and design to solve many unique and useful problems.

As you can see, IIT encourages diversity and teamwork. My project team consists of myself (grad student with a good deal of experience) and three undergrads with varying levels of experience.

If one does not have a certain level of PC experience, doing some of the labs in this book without current instructions can be tedious, if not impossible for some people.

The official website has only two downloads for the book. One is a list of errata, dated July 2006. The other maps the textbook content to the LabSim content, which I suspect would be useful only if you purchased that option. My suggestion to the author is that he publish a quarterly update on the website with revisions to the labs in the textbook.

Regardless, I would not advise paying full price for this book, especially since the Security+ exam is going to be revised soon, from what I have been reading.

Not For The Timid.......2006-04-04

The advances in technology have opened doors for the unscrupulous. This book can help prepare you for the Security+ exam but shouldn't be relied on as the only resource. At exactly 550 pages long, it's impossible to conclude everything you need to pass the exam is here. It does have a test prep CD-ROM so maybe the $73+ cost is justified. When the cost of the exam is about $237, the cost of not passing it makes it feel more. However, if you have substantial experience and taking a Security+ course as well, then this should suffice.

Security+ Networking Book.......2006-03-01

Book arrived on time as stated by sender in very good condition at a very competive price. I saved $40 than if I would have bought the same book as the college bookstore.

Don't list books on back order.......2005-09-24

The book was on back order, I was not notified until I inquired after two weeks. I should have been notified immediatlely or the book should not have been shown as available.

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Comprehensive *and* not Cisco-specific...
From application proxy firewalls to security policies and rules
Cisco's Replacement for a Dummies Guide to Firewalls
Does an Excellent Job
no Cisco bias

Firewall Fundamentals
Wes Noonan , and Ido Dubrawsky
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Penetration Testing and Network Defense (Networking Technology)
Intrusion Prevention Fundamentals
Firewall Policies and VPN Configurations
Firewalls for Dummies, Second Edition

ASIN: 1587052210

Book Description

The essential guide to understanding and using firewalls to protect personal computers and your network

An easy-to-read introduction to the most commonly deployed network security device
Understand the threats firewalls are designed to protect against
Learn basic firewall architectures, practical deployment scenarios, and common management and troubleshooting tasks
Includes configuration, deployment, and management checklists

Increasing reliance on the Internet in both work and home environments has radically increased the vulnerability of computing systems to attack from a wide variety of threats. Firewall technology continues to be the most prevalent form of protection against existing and new threats to computers and networks. A full understanding of what firewalls can do, how they can be deployed to maximum effect, and the differences among firewall types can make the difference between continued network integrity and complete network or computer failure. Firewall Fundamentals introduces readers to firewall concepts and explores various commercial and open source firewall implementations--including Cisco, Linksys, and Linux--allowing network administrators and small office/home office computer users to effectively choose and configure their devices. Firewall Fundamentals is written in clear and easy-to-understand language and helps novice users understand what firewalls are and how and where they are used. It introduces various types of firewalls, first conceptually and then by explaining how different firewall implementations actually work. It also provides numerous implementation examples, demonstrating the use of firewalls in both personal and business-related scenarios, and explains how a firewall should be installed and configured. Additionally, generic firewall troubleshooting methodologies and common management tasks are clearly defined and explained.

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Comprehensive *and* not Cisco-specific..........2006-10-06

As an IT professional, I know and understand that firewalls are a requirement in today's computing environment. But as a developer, the details of firewalls are pretty much a black box to me. I was pleasantly surprised with the book Firewall Fundamentals - An introduction to network and computer firewall security by Wes Noonan & Ido Dubrawsky. I actually understood most of it! :)

Contents:
Part 1 - Introduction to Firewalls: Introduction to Firewalls; Firewall Basics; TCP/IP for Firewalls
Part 2 - How Firewalls Work: Personal Firewalls - Windows Firewall and Trend Micro's PC-cillin; Broadband Routers and Firewalls; Cisco PIX Firewall and ASA Security Appliance; Linux-Based Firewalls; Application Proxy Firewalls; Where Firewalls Fit in a Network
Part 3 - Managing and Maintaining Firewalls: Firewall Security Policies; Managing Firewalls; What Is My Firewall Telling Me?; Troubleshooting Firewalls; Going Beyond Basic Firewall Features
Part 4 - Appendixes: Firewall and Security Tools; Firewall and Security Resources; Index

There were actually a number of surprising aspects to this book (all good). The first thing that surprised me is that this is a Cisco Press book. As such, I would have expected a huge bias towards Cisco technology at the expense of everything else. Yes, most of the options and solutions covered include the Cisco offering in that category. But the overall focus is on the underlying technology instead of the vendor offering. That means that you are getting great information on firewalls, not just how Cisco does it. Another surprising aspect for me was the range of experience that is targeted in the book (and successfully at that). Part 1 was perfect for someone like me who isn't intimately acquainted with the inner workings of a firewall. Part 2 covers the range of solutions, both hardware and software, personal and enterprise. And Part 3 is one of those sections that you'd likely use on a regular basis at work if you're responsible for the care and feeding of network security. The information is extremely practical, and having checklists for troubleshooting may just be something that bails you out of some ugly situations...

There's not too many books that can pull off the difficult task of reaching all experience levels on a subject. The fact that this book does it while being published under a vendor imprint is even more impressive. Definitely a book I'd recommend on the topic of firewalls...

From application proxy firewalls to security policies and rules.......2006-08-05

Firewalls have gone from a luxury to a necessity in the computer world, and today a thorough understanding of their function and setup is required reading for any serious networker, programmer, or computer operator. Firewall Fundamentals: An Introduction To Network And Computer Firewall Security addresses all issues, providing a through introduction to firewalls, how they protect, up to more advanced TCP/IP protocols and firewall configuration for Linux and other systems. From application proxy firewalls to security policies and rules, Firewall Fundamentals holds it all.

Cisco's Replacement for a Dummies Guide to Firewalls.......2006-07-23

Firewall Fundamentals provides what I see as the first clear book in many years on the oldest known protection for the Information Technology field. Authors Wes Noonan and Ido Dubrawsky take the concepts of protection at the basic level and slowly walk the reader through protection and defense from the introduction of threats to the details of advanced firewalls like the Cisco PIX and ASA appliances to Microsoft's ISA application. While this book may to be advanced in nature, it explains in detail the simple items that make the understanding of Firewalls and their technology important. Even from the goal of the book "...personal and desktop..." where the authors clear state that no level will be untouched does this book make one feel comfortable and unafraid.

Considering that this is a Cisco Press, book it surprised me that the amount of non-Cisco detail the authors' included, from Checkpoint and Microsoft ISA in the larger areas to Trend-Micro in the smaller areas. These guys ensured in this book a level of detail and understanding that will guarantee a complete read; even a Security Engineer, like myself who has learned the advanced concepts and deployment methods/reasons for security, gained new insight into the world I work in. For both Noonan and Dubrawsky present the items I sometimes miss, the obvious and clear issues that the regular individuals encounter and need to help them.

Noonan and Dubrawsky start with the simple items and basic concepts slowly and adding to them while not forgetting the assumed reader. This book is divided into four sections including the Appendixes: The first of the major section as always the Introduction which covers the basics from what a threat is to the difference between a personal (computer) based firewall to a network firewall.

After the basics are covered the authors' begin moving into the how of firewall technology from the personal computer to the common home-office like Linksys and finally into the realm of small office and hardware that include the Cisco platforms. While these chapters may appear to focus more on the Cisco Products they do include important other chapters that deal with items like where a firewalls belongs within the network. Within this section of the book we see items as mentioned like the Linksys and Cisco products, but we also see NetFilter and other freeware and pay products including Microsoft's ISA and Checkpoint mentioned, configured and discussed in detail. Within Chapter 7 the Linux products that are slowly advancing in the industry due to their cost and availability are detailed with the NetFilter product. Flow-charts and diagrams again help to explain not only this product, but the key concepts behind firewall technologies and examples of scripting help individuals learn and understanding what should be occurring with the product.

Finally the last key section deals with the importance of Managing and Maintenance any Firewall. From policy management to troubleshooting they do not leave anything out. I personally found the chapter entitled "What is My Firewall Telling Me?" very different from what I would expect in a simple how to read the logs chapter. The authors took time to explain the concepts of logging, the importance and different methods to read the log. Again they showed that this is not a book that is Cisco centric on Cisco heavy by using products and screen shots of non-Cisco items like Microsoft and NetIQ.

What this book is missing is a disclaimer that while published by Cisco Press it is not entirely Cisco Centric and this is a good thing. Yes as many people know Cisco is a large player in the field of networking and information security these author's do everything to ensure a fair and equal play of the others I have mentioned before. I feel that if you where looking for a book to help anyone with a small or home office environment protect it, this is the book you need. While I found adding it to my collection a positive and enjoyable experience, I can only hope that you will too.

Does an Excellent Job.......2006-07-04

Perhaps the most striking thing about this book is that it is not totally Cisco based. Often books from Cisco Press seem like they are really Cisco manuals that have been rewritten. When I picked this book up I was expecting to see nothing but the Cisco PIX Firwall and of course the new Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA). And yes, Chapter 6 is on the PIX/ASA Firewall. But then you go to Chapter 7 and it's about Linux based firewalls that can be put on a basic generic PC at a dramatically lower cost.

Also, somewhat surprising to see a chapter on what you might call personal firewalls, where it specifically covers the firewall that comes with Windows XP and the very popular Trend Micro's PC-cillin.

Basically this excellent book starts with a definition of firewalls, what they are, what they are supposed to do, why they sometimes fail. In short everything you need to know about firewalls. This includes some information that goes down to the basics of TCP/IP through what the screens look like for setting up the common firewalls. I also liked where he talks about points where some experts don't agree with others. When they do this, they point out the good and bad points of both positions.

All in all, an excellent book that meats the goals of discussing the fundamentals of firewalls.

no Cisco bias.......2006-06-30

So what is a firewall? Noonan and Dubrawsky explain, at a sophisticated level far deeper than a "Dummies" book. Starting with the basics. Namely, why you should have one. As a major defense against a bevy of malware attacks on your network. These include worms, Trojans, Denial of Service and the always popular and pernicious social engineering.

Given this motivation, the book classifies the different types of firewalls available. There are various ways to do this. One is simply to divvy up all firewalls into software, appliance or integrated classes. Another method, which might be more meaningful, focuses on the technology used by a firewall. Regardless of whether it's provided by hardware or software. The technology classification gives you packet filtering, NAT, circuit level, proxies, stateful and others. To understand the distinctions, the book also gives a quick education about TCP/IP.

One noteworthy take home message provided by the book is that a NAT firewall is a pretty simple functionality. It really doesn't give that much protection, despite what you might read elsewhere on the Web. The details given in the book should disabuse you on relying on a NAT as your firewall.

I looked and looked for a Cisco bias in the book. It comes from ciscopress.com, after all. But the authors furnish a pretty objective analysis. Yes, at various points, they talk about what Cisco provides in this arena. But Cisco is a major player, and needs to be discussed. It's a disservice to the reader to omit it. Plus, other vendors also get fair play, like Trend Micro or Microsoft.

Lab Manual For Security + Guide To Network Security Fundamentals

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Not a bad book at all for a basic overview

Lab Manual For Security + Guide To Network Security Fundamentals
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ASIN: 0619215364

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Not a bad book at all for a basic overview.......2006-08-15

I purchased this book because it was the text for a Network Security Fundamentals course I took as an elective for my undergrad in Computer Information Systems. I was already somewhat of a network guru, but even so, learned some things I didn't know and refreshed some of the things I knew but had forgotten. It was a solid book, and one that may be used as a reference outside of an academic setting (i.e. a computer technican learning his or her trade). A sound purchase, as long as you are not in need of advanced instruction.

Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Network Security Companion Guide

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A complete reference and resource guide in one!
For anyone pursuing the Cisco online curriculum

Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Network Security Companion Guide
Cisco Systems Inc. , Cisco Networking Academy Program , Cisco Systems Inc. , and Cisco Networking Academy Program
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ASIN: 1587131226

Book Description

The only authorized textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy Program

Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Network Security Companion Guide, along with the Fundamentals of Network Security Lab Companion and Workbook and the corresponding online course, provide a thorough introduction to network security.

This portable desk reference focuses on the overall security processes based on a security policy with an emphasis in the areas of secure perimeter, secure connectivity, security management, identity services, and intrusion detection. Along with the Cisco Networking Academy Program online course, this Companion Guide covers the installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance using Cisco command-line interface (CLI) and web-based device managers on both the Cisco IOS Firewall and the PIX Security Appliance. It also covers how to

Configure Network Address Translation, access lists, stateful traffic inspection, and application filtering
Implement signature-based intrusion detection
Configure identity management using authentication, authorization, and accounting
Configure virtual private networks using industry-standard IPSec for both site-to-site and remote access connectivity

This Companion Guide also includes security appendixes that cover several installation tutorials for various hardware and software products.

This book and the course align with the new Cisco Firewall Specialist certification objectives. The Cisco Firewall Specialist encompasses the SECUR (formerly known as MCNS) and Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) exams. You can use this book and the course to begin certification preparation.

Companion CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains 11 hi-res PhotoZoom Activities, 200+ exam- preparation questions in a practice Test Engine, more than 50 hands-on e-Lab Activities, 48 Demonstration Activities, plus 10 professional network security utilities, command references, and other resources for an enhanced learning experience.

This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program Series from Cisco Press. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

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A complete reference and resource guide in one!.......2004-10-12

A complete reference and resource guide in one! Published by Cisco Press, Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Network Security Companion Guide, ISBN 1587131226, by Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco Networking Academy Program, thoroughly complements the Fundamentals of Network Security online course in the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

The book is extremely well laid-out! The beginning starts with an overview of Network Security and provides the reader with insight on how to identify, defend and secure computer-based networks. The book quickly jumps into router and PIX configuration, management and vulnerabilities. Topics covered at length include Router and PIX security, as well as configuration examples and overviews. In order to reinforce the chapter lessons, the book includes several labs and exercises in each section. Each chapter concludes with a summary and key terms that can provide the reader with invaluable information. The most useful part of this book is the chapter questions to reinforce your understanding of the material.

In order to complement the complete online course, there is a workbook that is published by Cisco Press, Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Network Security Lab Companion and Workbook, ISBN 1587131234, by Cisco Systems, Inc. This workbook reinforces the methods and principals that are included in the companion guide.

The book is written for anyone interested in learning about Network Security and how Cisco devices integrate and ensure secure connectivity. Many of the chapters that are included in this book can be utilized by Network Administrators as a quick reference guide. Even if you are not registered in the Cisco online course, you will be able to utilize the Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Network Security Companion Guide as a resource and a definitive study reference for students seeking to obtain the Cisco Firewall Specialist and CompTIA Security + certifications. The book is written for anyone interested in learning about Network Security and how Cisco devices integrate and ensure secure connectivity.

The CD included with the book "Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Network Security Companion Guide CD-ROM" is similar to the online content and can be utilized to reinforce the material and lessons. The CD contains: Photo Zooms, Test Engine, E-Lab Activities, Demo Activities, and Additional Resources. The additional resources include command references and useful utilities to utilize on your network.

This book by far is the best Cisco Press book that I have reviewed this year. The Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Network Security Companion Guide is rated 4 out of 5 stars.

For anyone pursuing the Cisco online curriculum.......2004-03-07

Fundamentals Of Network Security Companion Guide is an 870-page textbook specifically written and designed to complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program online curriculum. Developed by a team of Cisco Systems experts, this comprehensive instructional expressly reflects the lessons that students study online, and an accompanying CD-ROM features activities similar to the online material to better understand the concepts. Topics covered and extensively discussed with practical examples include basic router and switch security; router AAA security; router site-to-site or remote access to VPNs; PIX security appliance from basic to advanced protocols; and so much more. A serious, in-depth text highly recommended for anyone pursuing the Cisco online curriculum, Fundamentals Of Network Security Companion Guide is a seminal and highly recommended addition to professional Computer Security reference collections.

Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals

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HORRIBLE BOOK - WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY
It cannot sink any lower than this...
Broad coverage of material but just not that good
Failed the S+ Exam
Cheese

Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals
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Written to map to CompTIA's Security+ Certification Exam, this text provides a comprehensive overview of network security and covers communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational/organizational security, disaster recovery, business continuity, as well as computer forensics.

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HORRIBLE BOOK - WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.......2006-01-04

I am a network engineer with almost 10 years experience. I have typically shied away from certification tests because I have always found them to be of the "right answer, wrong answer and TEST ANSWER" category. Security+ is absolutely no different but my job required that I take this certification. I signed up for a class at the local college and this was the textbook for that class.

I read the book cover to cover twice, skimmed it twice more, answered the end-of-chapter questions, took the practice exam included on the cd over 20 times and passed everytime with scores 85% and higher. I failed the security+ exam. The difference between the questions on the test and the topics in this book was amazing. DO NOT RELY ON THIS HORRIBLE BOOK TO GET YOU THRU THE TEST. IT IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.

If I could have given it negative stars, I would.

It cannot sink any lower than this..........2005-12-17

Generally speaking, this have to be by far one of the worst books I have come across for both the content related to the scope of the subject matter, and also extreme inaccuracies due to total lack of comprehension on the material from the author.

The subject matter is general security concepts as it relates to the Security+ exam. In this scope, I expected the material would focus the technologies themselves as they relate to security that is not specific to any one platform, as after all every major OS uses the Internet and E-mail for example. However, this book is overwhelmingly a Windows only book, and reflects a rather narrow vision of Windows-only problems, technologies, and solutions.

In the narrow view of Windows only security, there were so many deficiencies in this book, I could write a tomb on a material. I'll highlight a small sampling of the stuff that really stands out. When covering DNS, there is no mention of secure updates through TSKIP (page 118), nor was there any mention of Active Directory (LDAP) integrated DNS (page 118). These Windows DNS solutions are really important and fairly easy to configure. On UNIX side, one can block zone transfers completely and restrict it through tcpwrappers or xinetd (Exctended Internet Daemon), and Windows can do something using IPSec policy configuration. The book never touches any concept or thinking of this nature for DNS or any other technology for that matter.

On the topic of Windows domains, the author states that "Active Directory is stored in a Security Accounts Manager (SAM) database" (page 120), which oh my, is oh so wrong. Perhaps in older Windows NT this might have been true, but Active Directory uses a distributed database (LDAP) for storing passwords and such, which an extended Jet database stored on each domain controller. The author goes on to proclaim his ignorance of Active Directory noting that a "primary domain controller (PDC) is the name of the server that houses a SAM database. A domain can also have multiple backup domain controllers (BDCs) that are on other servers in the domain" (page 120). Anyone knowing anything about Active Directory is probably rolling on the floor laughing at this moment.

In the topic of databases, the author only discusses Microsoft SQL Server specific issues, and ignores general database security issues and solutions. In the extremely narrow scope of SQL Server, the author recommends installing a personal firewall to block the virus Slammer. However, if the author understood how Slammer works or read any technical articles published by Microsoft on the issue, he would understand that to stop slammer all one needs to do is have a password for SQL Server. What the author doesn't do is note that MSDE, a limited SQL Server database bundled with many Microsoft and third-party applications, doesn't have any password configured by default. However, a password can be added through use of a command-line tool.

For e-mail technologies, the author dissuades using POP3 with completely inaccurate statements about the protocol (page 192). The problem also being with his arguments besides being flat wrong, is that it is his personal opinion on which technology to use and doesn't use any arguments in regards to security. Additionally the author doesn't even cover how to secure either POP or IMAP using SSL or TLS. In the scope of Microsoft Exchange POP and IMAP, there's no mention of the extreme dangers of using un-encrypted POP or IMAP, where passwords fly across the wire in clear naked text. Exchange is integrated into Active Directory, and as such, passwords for these facilities are passwords into their account. Using insecure IMAP or POP traffic is broadcasting the keys to the fort as the expression goes. This situation is not shared by Unix solutions (as they can be configured differently), but as Exchange forces you to use domain accounts, securing the traffic is extremely, repeat extremely, vital and important for security. The author misses the boat with this concept, like other concepts.

In regards to web technologies, this has to be perhaps the most laughable area. The author confuses JavaScript with Java, and even goes so far as to state that JavaScript is a virtual machine and that JavaScript is based on Java (Page 201). Those laughing right now might know that JavaScript was originally called LiveScript and had nothing to do with Java. It was renamed to JavaScript for marketing purposes to popularize JavaScript in created an illusion that it was related to Java. The author goes on to cover only Internet Explorer on only Windows platform, and states that all browsers suffer from the same security weaknesses as ALL other browsers (page 202). If the author had any inkling about browser technology, he would know that the scripting engine in IE is from embedded solution (OLE) sometimes referred to ActiveScripting. This engine has access to all other OLE libraries including saving viruses, um files, on your computer without any sort of authentication. Thus, even if this engine was rock solid secure, it's base features allow hackers to bad things to your computer. This ActiveScripting is embedded into WSH (Windows Scripting Shell), and also IIS (ASP), which is a cause for many exploits in those systems. Internet Explorer itself is packaged up and is embedded into other applications like Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Media Player, Windows Messenger, MSN Messenger, etc. As some might know, those applications have had many exploits in the past, especially Outlook. Of course all of this is well beyond the ken of the author.

For wi-fi solutions, this has to be the weakest section in the book. On the coverage of specifically WPA/802.11i, the author doesn't cover enterprise WPA or things like a RADIUS server used to authenticate VPN, dial-up, and WPA. He also doesn't even mention AES or EAP security with WPA.

This book is one of the most appalling books I have come across, and cannot even recommend the book even if only for a good laugh. The quality of books sometimes is concern for many in the industry, and this book sets an all new low standard to shoot for.

(I apologize for being unusually harsh, but I have rarely come across a book so regrettable.)

Broad coverage of material but just not that good.......2004-09-20

I'm using this book for a class. We're up to chapter 6 now, and while I'm learning a lot of basic concepts, I've stumbled several times on the writing. It's terribly unclear in places, and clarity is essential in some of these places -- to be short, it's poorly written.

The scope of the book is so wide that it necessarily is shallow. The illustrations are a bit silly and are not a great improvement to clarifying the concept. I am reminded of manuals that go into overwhelming detail as to what mouse-clicks or menu items to select, but don't explain why you want to do this to begin with.

I haven't taken any certification exams as yet, but I would only recommend this book as a brief introduction to subjects that are covered more thoroughly and competently in other books.

Failed the S+ Exam.......2004-08-07

I studied the text - all 17 chapters and the Appendix, then I took every one of The included study CD-based CertBlaster "Subject matter drills", then all 4 of the exams (passing every one on the first pass, and coming very close to perfection on the 2nd pass on any given test.)

I took AND FAILED the S+ exam today. ANY SIMILARITY BETWEEN THE STUDY TOOLS, THE TEXT BOOK, AND THE PRACTICE TEST WITH THE REAL TEST WERE RARE!!!! I basically wasted a week and several hundred dollars.

BTW. The Comptia S+ Exam was probably one of the worst knowledge measurement tools (e.g. exam) that I have EVER taken - and I have taken a huge number of them....
Just FYI
Will Harper, MCSE (NT 3,51/NT 4/W2K/XP), MCT, CCNA, A+, N+, CTT+ (and a bunch of other certs) AAS(IT/Networking), BSEE(computers), MBA.

Cheese.......2004-05-09

This textbook does not cover the material in the Security+ Exam. Entire test subjects are not included, and the lab exercises are terrible. The lab manual only includes a few useful labs and some of them are so outdated they are irrelevant. Authors contradict each other, and the chapters do not hold together well. If you're looking for a lightweight topical introduction, this may work for you, but it won't help you pass the certification exam. This is a very weak introduction to network security, and there are better books available that do cover the content you need to pass the exam. Consider instead "Principles of Computer Security: Security+ and Beyond" ISBN: 0072255099

Spreadsheet Modeling in the Fundamentals of Investments Book and CD-ROM

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Where is the CD?
Should be required at school

Spreadsheet Modeling in the Fundamentals of Investments Book and CD-ROM
Craig W. Holden
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Where is the CD?.......2003-04-23

the book looks pretty good but i was wondering what heppened with the CD that comes with the book, if anyone knows please let me know

Should be required at school.......2001-08-18

This workbook is truly the strongest complement to the classroom. It allows the student to flesh out the theoretical concept while building an important skill set for anyone who wants a career in finance. A wise investment...looking forward to the new titles coming out in the fall!

Computer Viruses: from theory to applications (Collection IRIS)

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ab initio approach to viruses

Computer Viruses: from theory to applications (Collection IRIS)
Éric Filiol
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This book deals with computer viruses envisaged from three different points of view, namely the theoretical fundamentals of computer virology, algorithmic and practical aspects of viruses and their potential applications to various areas. The theoretical formalization by means of Turing machines, self-reproducing automata and recursive functions enable a precise and exhaustive description of the different types of malware. It follows that the main stakes of computer defense and antiviral fighting are easily highlighted. Detailed analysis of the source code for representative members of each virus/worm family allows the reader to grasp the basic algorithmic aspects involved in self-reproducing codes. The C programming language has been systematically used for a better understanding of the considered codes.

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ab initio approach to viruses.......2006-01-25

Filiol takes an ab initio approach to computer viruses. He gives a description rooted in the use of a Turing machine. But also using ideas from cellular automata research. The idea is to give a rigorous understanding of viruses, that is independent of any given hardware or software. A key theme is that the code be somehow able to reproduce.

But the book is not just for a theorist. He also directs it towards the user who has to devise an antivirus detector. So source code for several different types of viruses are given (in C). This lets you get a hands-on approach to tackling the problem. Of course, not all possible viruses are covered. This may be a theoretical impossibility. But enough examples are given that you can confidently understanding much that is out there.

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A good start, but weak on Layer-2 defenses
Picks up where "Network Security First-Step" left off!
Nice.............
Great IT Security overview book
Spot on - Great security book

Network Security Fundamentals
Gert DeLaet , and Gert Schauwers
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An introduction to the key tools and technologies used to secure network access

Examine common security vulnerabilities and the defenses used to protect network resources
Learn about cryptography, including modern-day techniques like 3DES, RSA, hashing, and the use of certificates
Learn how to design, adopt, and enforce security policies
Evaluate the nuances of secure network design
Secure HTTP traffic by hardening operating systems, servers, and browsers
Protect routers through administrative access policies and services
Understand what firewalls do and how to implement them to maximum effect
Inspect and monitor network activity with IDS
Utilize VPNs for secure remote access
Learn about PKI technologies
Examine secure wireless design techniques
Use logging and auditing tools, such as syslog, SNMP, RMON, and SAA, to manage network traffic

Companies have long been struggling with threats from the hacking community. Keeping pace with the rapid evolution of security technology and the growing complexity of threats is a challenge even in the best of times. The increased focus on security has sent IT managers and engineers scrambling to acquire the proper expertise to implement complex, multilayered solutions.

Network Security Fundamentals introduces the topic of network security in an easy-to-understand and comprehensive manner. This book is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the various components of a network security architecture and to demonstrate how each component can be implemented to achieve best results. The book uses straightforward language to introduce topics and to show the features, mechanics, and functionality of various network security devices. A series of case studies helps illuminate concepts and shows how you can apply the concepts to solve real-world problems.

Divided into four parts, Network Security Fundamentals takes you on a tour of all the essential technologies and modern defenses at your disposal to help you maintain network uptime and data integrity. Part I covers the basics, introducing terms and concepts and laying the foundation of a solid security structure. The discussion focuses on weaknesses and vulnerabilities along with an overview of the traditional defenses used to thwart attacks. Part II examines two components of security-cryptography and security policies. Part III looks at the various security components. Separate chapters cover web security, router security, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), remote access security, virtual private networks (VPN), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), wireless security, and logging and auditing. Each chapter in this section is a self-contained tutorial, allowing you to skip to those topics of greatest interest or primary concern. Part IV includes several reference appendixes, including the Cisco SAFE Blueprint, NSA guidelines, and SANS policies.

Whether you are looking for an introduction to network security principles and practices or a security configuration reference, this book provides you with the invaluable insight you need to protect valuable company resources.

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A good start, but weak on Layer-2 defenses.......2007-06-08

First of all, let me state that this review is primarily in context of Cisco's 642-552 exam, since as of this writing, this is really the only book on their Recommended Reading for this particular exam. There are no Exam Certification series from Cisco for this specific exam, which is the foundation of their CCSP and Security Specialization certifications.

What is good about this title is coverage of security policy, vpn's, ids, firewalls, wireless, and PKI. Good introduction, and decent configuration examples. Certainly enough to get even a neophyte up and running.

So what is this title missing?

#1 SDM [Security Device Manager] configuration examples & exercises. Chances are if you're a newbie, you're going to be much more comfortable using the Browser-based GUI rather than the IOS Command Line. Additionally ALL the simulations for the 552 exam are based around SDM configuration. I would recommend you download SDM documentation from Cisco's website if you're planning on taking the 642-552 exam.

#2 There is inadequate coverage of common Layer 2 attacks, and the defense mechanisms to subvert them. For example, no explanation or examples are given on configuring Port Security which protects against MAC Spoofing, MAC Flooding, ARP Spoofing, and flooding the CAM table. And that is BASIC SWITCH SECURITY that is relatively easy to implement. Furthermore, there should also be discussions of IP Source Guard, VLAN Hopping, and Dynamic ARP Inspection. I HIGHLY recommend you search on Cisco's site about these features & configuring them.

#3 CBAC explanation is fairly unclear. Students will be confused by the fact that they named the ip inspect rules as "BLOCK" and "ALLOW" and associate each one w/ a traffic direction [ingress/egress respectively], when really these names do not accurately describe the behavior of CBAC

#4 Pg 174 "A software based firewall is only as secure as the operating system it relies on...Appliance based firewalls, such as NetScreen or PIX, do not have that vulnerability" ARE YOU KIDDING ME? IOS is still SOFTWARE. All...ALL...software can be exploited. See Hacking Cisco. Certainly it is harder, yes, but it is STILL susceptible application-layer attacks and buffer overflows.

Picks up where "Network Security First-Step" left off!.......2005-12-10

I picked up a copy of "Network Security Fundamentals" (ISBN 1587051672) by Gert De Laet and Gert Schauwers to add to my CCIE Security reading list. Network Security Fundamentals more or less picks up with Tom Thomas's "Network Security First-Step" (ISBN 1587200996). Whereas the Thomas book serves as an excellent introduction to securing your network, "Network Security Fundamentals" is an intermediate level network security book. It delves it more details not only network design essentials, but many other security topics such as Router Security, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, VPNs, Remote Access, and Wireless.

I found the detailed coverage on Cryptography as well as securing Web Servers especially helpful and insightful. The book includes many device configuration examples, show commands, and debug outputs. I highly recommend this book to any Network Admin interested in securing his/her network as well as any potential CCIE Security candidates out there!

Mark Reyero
CCIE 12932

Nice....................2005-06-03

Excellant book for and new comer to this complexed field in Network Security. For me thought having a few certs (CCNA, CCDA, CCSA, JNCIA, CWSP, CWNA) the book is too entry level. The parts in encryption/VPN just didn't teach me anything I didn't know before opening this book.

BUT please buy this book if you are a new comer to this field. I promise; you will learn alot from this text.

Great IT Security overview book.......2004-12-23

The book presents security overview mostly in Cisco Networking Environment and is very well written without any serious flaws. I found just one minor, which might be considered as a technical reviewer's overlook (page 151, example 8-10). Also SNMP explanation in final chapter is quite formal and limited just to specifying a number of router configuration commands syntax. Authors don't tell anything about security issues associated with SNMP v1/v2 and how SNMP v3 addresses these. And SNMP case study does not shed a light on it as well. That is the reason I have reduced my rating of the book by one star. But the book is really well done and I even did read all the Appendix pages, which is a bit unusual with me.

Spot on - Great security book.......2004-09-20

Ciscopress have released yet another jem of a book, really great read and easy to understand, the two authors known in the introduction as the Two Gert's do a splendid job of describing all the major security concerns you should be fully aware of, this book is highly recommnded and is authored by some very experienced engineers at Cisco -- you will not be dissappointed

Henry
Sydney Australia

Computer Security Fundamentals (Prentice Hall Security Series)

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An excellent place to start
Very Good Book
Outstanding book for beginners

Computer Security Fundamentals (Prentice Hall Security Series)
Chuck Easttom
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Book Description

KEY BENEFIT: This gateway into the world of computer security provides one-volume coverage of all the basic concepts, terminology and issues, along with practical skills essential to security. Topics covered range from those commonly found in security books such as virus attacks, buffer overflow, hacking spyware and network defense, as well as more specialized areas including cyber terrorism, industrial espionage and encryption. Providing a comprehensive introduction, this volumes examines assessing a target system, denial of service attacks, malware, basics of assessing and securing a system, encryption, Internet fraud, and cyber crime, industrial espionage, cyber terrorism and information warfare, cyber detective, security hardware and software. For system analysts network administrators, network security professionals and security audit professionals.

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An excellent place to start.......2006-11-17

I am using this book for an internet security course. The book is very informative and fairly easy to comprehend from a beginning standpoint. I agree that it includes information that other introductory books do not. This is one text that I will keep for future reference because of its broad scope of information on the important topic of internet security.

Very Good Book.......2005-09-08

I am using this book for an introduction to computer security course I teach. It has the breadth of topics I need (fundamentals of viruses, trojan horses, denial of service, firewalls, IDS, anti spyware, etc.). It even has some material few introductory books cover (cryptography, identity theft).

It has excellent exercises and review questions. I can unequivocally recomend it.

Outstanding book for beginners.......2005-07-31

I teach computer science at a small regional college. I had to review over a dozen different books for our introduction to computer security course. This book is hands down the very best for a beginner. It gives a broad introduction to all aspects of computer security (including some areas other books ignore completely). It also is replete with references, places to look for more information, and practical exercises.

This is the best book for a beginner.

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