Description

Network administrators who design, implement, and manage computer networks on a day-to-day basis must understand the threats that exist and how to mitigate them to protect a company's assets. With this book as their guide, readers will gain a strong understanding of the key elements involved in security: confidentiality, integrity, authentication, auditing, and recovery. They'll learn how to assess a company's risk by identifying assets, vulnerabilities, and threats, and then take the necessary steps to decrease the attack surface of servers on the network.

Table of Contents

1. Computer and Network Security Principles
2. Network and Server  Security
3. Cryptography
4. Authentication
5. Authorization and Access Control
6. Securing Network Transmission
7. Remote Access and Wireless Security
8. Server Roles and Security
9. Protecting Against Malware
10. Ongoing Security Management
11. Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery
12. Intrusion Detection and Response