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Author Kizza, Joseph Migga.

Title Guide to computer network security / Joseph Migga Kizza
Edition 2nd ed
Published London : Springer, 2013

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Description 1 online resource (524 pages)
Series Computer Communications and Networks
Computer communications and networks.
Contents Computer network fundamentals -- Understanding computer network security -- Security threats to computer networks -- Computer network vulnerabilities -- Cyber crimes and hackers -- Hostile scripts -- Security assessment, analysis and assurance -- 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 -- Security in sensor networks -- Mobile communication systems and related security issues -- Virtualization infrastructure and related security issues -- Cloud computing and related security issues -- Other efforts to secure information and computer networks -- Projects
Summary This comprehensive guide exposes the security risks and vulnerabilities of computer networks and networked devices, offering advice on developing improved algorithms and best practices for enhancing system security. Fully revised and updated, this new edition embraces a broader view of computer networks that encompasses agile mobile systems and social networks. Features: provides supporting material for lecturers and students, including an instructor's manual, slides, solutions, and laboratory materials; includes both quick and more thought-provoking exercises at the end of each chapter
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Print version record
Subject Computer networks -- Security measures.
Computer networks -- Access control.
Computer networks.
Computer security.
Computer Communication Networks
Computer Security
Computer security
Computer networks
Computer networks -- Access control
Computer networks -- Security measures
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781447145431
1447145437
1447159985
9781447159988