Firewall policies and VPN configurations / Anne Henmi, technical editor ; Mark Lucas, Abhishek Singh, Chris Cantrell.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cantrell, Chris.

Henmi, Anne.

Lucas, Mark.

Singh, Abhishek.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer networks--Security measures.

Computer networks.

Firewalls (Computer security).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (513 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Rockland, MA : Syngress, c2006.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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

Contents:

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

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786611078348

9781281078346

1281078344

9780080506517

0080506518

OCLC:

560282086