Network Security For Dummies

A hands-on, do-it-yourself guide to securing and auditing a network. CNN is reporting that a vicious new virus is wreaking havoc on the world's computer networks. Somebody's hacked one of your favorite Web sites and stolen thousands of credit card numbers. The FBI just released a new report on computer crime that's got you shaking in your boots. The experts will tell you that keeping your network safe from the cyber-wolves howling after your assets is complicated, expensive, and best left to them. But the truth is, anybody with a working knowledge of networks and computers can do just about everything necessary to defend their network against most security threats. Network Security For Dummies arms you with quick, easy, low-cost solutions to all your network security concerns. Whether your network consists of one computer with a high-speed Internet connection or hundreds of workstations distributed across dozens of locations, you'll find what you need to confidently:Identify your network's security weaknessesInstall an intrusion detection systemUse simple, economical techniques to secure your dataDefend against virusesKeep hackers at bayPlug security holes in individual applicationsBuild a secure network from scratchLeading national expert Chey Cobb fills you in on the basics of data security, and he explains more complex options you can use to keep your network safe as your grow your business. Among other things, you'll explore:Developing risk assessments and security plansChoosing controls without breaking the bankAnti-virus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and access controlsAddressing Unix, Windows and Mac security issuesPatching holes in email, databases, Windows Media Player, NetMeeting, AOL Instant Messenger, and other individual applicationsSecuring a wireless networkE-Commerce securityIncident response and disaster recoveryWhether you run a storefront tax preparing business or you're the network administrator at a multinational accounting giant, your computer assets are your business. Let Network Security For Dummies provide you with proven strategies and techniques for keeping your precious assets safe.