HARDENING Network Security

• Main Authors: Mallery, John (Author), Zann, Jason (Author), Kelly, Patrick (Author), Noonan, Wesley (Author), Seagren, Eric (Author), love, Paul (Author), Kraft, Rob (Author), O'Neill, Mark (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York McGraw Hill 2005; ©2005
• Subjects: Computer networks > Security measures
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: xxx, 593 pages illustrations 23 cm
• ISBN: 0072257032

Take a proactive approach to network security by implementing preventive measures against attacks--before they occur. Written by a team of security experts, this hands-on resource provides concrete steps you can take immediately as well as ongoing actions to ensure long-term security. Get complete details on how to systematically harden your network from the ground up, as well as strategies for getting company-wide support for your security plan. Features a four-part hardening methodology: Do This Now!--Checklist of immediate steps to take to lockdown your system from further attack Take It From The Top--Systematic approach to hardening your enterprise from the top down Once Is Never Enough!--Ongoing monitoring and assessment plan to keep your network secure, including patch management and auditing How to Succeed--Strategies for getting budget approval, management buy-in, and employee cooperation for your security program (