Firewall policies and VPN configurations [[electronic resource] /] / Anne Henmi, technical editor ; Mark Lucas, Abhishek Singh, Chris Cantrell

• Pubblicazione: Rockland, MA, : Syngress, c2006
• Edizione: 1st edition
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (513 p.)
• Disciplina: 005.8
• Soggetto topico: Computer networks - Security measures; Firewalls (Computer security)
• Altri autori: CantrellChris HenmiAnne LucasMark SinghAbhishek
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Firewall Policies and VPN Configurations; Copyright Page; Contents; Part I: Security Policy; Chapter 1. Network Security Policy; Introduction; Defining Your Organization; Different Access for Different Organizations; Untrusted Networks; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Chapter 2. Using Your Policies to Create Firewall and VPN Configurations; Introduction; What Is a Logical Security Configuration?; Planning Your Logical Security Configuration; Writing Logical Security Configurations; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions ; Part II: Firewall ConceptsChapter 3. Defining a Firewall; Introduction; Why Have Different Types of Firewalls?; Back to Basics-Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol; Firewall Types; Application Proxy; Gateway; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Chapter 4. Deciding on a Firewall; Introduction; Appliance/Hardware Solution; Software Solutions; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Part III: VPN Concepts; Chapter 5. Defining a VPN; Introduction; What Is a VPN?; Public Key Cryptography; IPSec; SSL VPNs; Layer 2 Solutions; SSH Tunnels; Others ; SummarySolutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Chapter 6. Deciding on a VPN; Introduction; Appliance/Hardware Solution; Software Solutions; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Part IV: Implementing Firewalls and VPNs (Case Studies); Chapter 7. IT Infrastructure Security Plan; Introduction; Infrastructure Security Assessment; Project Parameters; Project Team; Project Organization; Project Work Breakdown Structure; Project Risks and Mitigation Strategies; Project Constraints and Assumptions; Project Schedule and Budget; IT Infrastructure Security Project Outline ; SummarySolutions Fast Track; Chapter 8. Case Study: SOHO (Five Computers, Printer, Servers, etc.); Introduction; Employing a Firewall in a SOHO Environment; Introducing the SOHO Firewall Case Study; Designing the SOHO Firewall; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Chapter 9. Medium Business (<2000 People); Introduction; Mapping Your Systems; Improving Accountability with Identity Management; VPN Connectivity; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: A firewall is as good as its policies and the security of its VPN connections. The latest generation of firewalls offers a dizzying array of powerful options; they key to success is to write concise policies that provide the appropriate level of access while maximizing security. This book covers the leading firewall products: Cisco PIX, Check Point NGX, Microsoft ISA Server, Juniper's NetScreen Firewall, and SonicWall. It describes in plain English what features can be controlled by a policy, and walks the reader through the steps for writing the policy to fit the objective. Because of
• Titolo autorizzato: Firewall policies and VPN configurations
• ISBN: 1-281-07834-4; 9786611078348; 0-08-050651-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910784058303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II