Guide to Computer Network Security

Dr. Joseph Migga Kizza is Head and Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and past Director of the Center for Information Security and Assurance at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN, USA. Among his other publications are the successful Springer textbooks Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age and Ethics in Computing: A Concise Module.

“The fourth edition of this outstanding guide is fully revised, keeping in line with the latest technological developments of the computing ecosystem, which resulted from the removal of the logical boundaries between enterprise, mobile, wireless, and home networks, as well as the rapid extension and embedding process of social networks. … This is an outstanding reference for all computer network security professionals who need to acquire knowledge shared from the great experience of the author.” (Computing Reviews, December, 2017)

• Part I: Introduction to Computer Network Security.- Computer Network Fundamentals.- Computer Network Security Fundamentals.- Part II: Security Issues and Challenges in the Traditional Computer Network.- Security Motives and Threats to Computer Networks.- Introduction to Computer Network Vulnerabilities.- Cyber Crimes and Hackers.- Scripting and Security in Computer Networks and Web Browsers.- Security Assessment, Analysis, and Assurance.- Part III: Dealing with Computer Network Security Challenges.- Disaster Management.- Access Control and Authorization.- Authentication.- Cryptography.- Firewalls.- System Intrusion Detection and Prevention.- Computer and Network Forensics.- Virus and Content Filtering.- Standardization and Security Criteria: Security Evaluation of Computer Products.- Computer Network Security Protocols.- Security in Wireless Networks and Devices.- Security in Sensor Networks.- Other Efforts to Secure Data in Computer Networks.- Part IV: The Emergence of a Digital and Social Network Ecosystem.- Virtualization Technology and Security.- Cloud Computing Technology and Security.- Digital Mobile Systems and Corresponding Intractable Security Issues.- The Internet of Things (IoT): Challenges and Security.- Part V: Securing the Last Frontier in the New Ecosystem – The Home Front.- Conquering the Last Frontier in the New Network Ecosystem: The Invasion of the Home Front.- Part VI: Hands-on Projects.- Projects.