Ronald L. Krutz – författare

You can get there Whether 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 attacks Network 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 goals The texts and project manuals in this series offer a coordinated curriculum for learning information technology. Learn more at www.wiley.com/go/pathways.

You can get there The Network Security Fundamentals Project Manual offers a wealth of easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date activities that reinforce fundamental network security concepts. You will develop the core competencies and skills you'll need in the real world, including how to:* Install Network Monitor and capture traffic* Encrypt files using folder properties and the cipher command* Install and use Certificate Services* Configure an IPsec policy that requires authentication and encryption* Use RSoP to view effective policy settings* Configure Automatic Updates using the System utility and Group Policy* Choose an IDS and position it on a network With five to seven projects per chapter ranging from easy to more advanced, the Network Security Fundamentals Project Manual is ideal for both traditional and online courses and is an excellent companion to Cole's Network Security Fundamentals ISBN: 978-0-470-10192-6. Wiley Pathways helps you achieve your goals The texts and project manuals in this series offer a coordinated curriculum for learning information technology. Learn more at www.wiley.com/go/pathways.

Bestselling author Ron Krutz once again demonstrates his ability to make difficult security topics approachable with this first in-depth look at SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) systemsKrutz discusses the harsh reality that natural gas pipelines, nuclear plants, water systems, oil refineries, and other industrial facilities are vulnerable to a terrorist or disgruntled employee causing lethal accidents and millions of dollars of damage-and what can be done to prevent this from happeningExamines SCADA system threats and vulnerabilities, the emergence of protocol standards, and how security controls can be applied to ensure the safety and security of our national infrastructure assets