Security for telecommuting and broadband communications : recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology / D. Richard Kuhn, Miles C. Tracy, and Sheila E. Frankel.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Kuhn, D. Richard

Contributor:

Tracy, Miles C.

Frankel, Sheila E.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)

Series:

NIST special publication ; 800-46.

NIST special publication. Computer security

NIST special publication ; 800-46. Computer security

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telecommunication systems--Security measures--United States.

Telecommunication systems.

Broadband communication systems--Security measures--United States.

Broadband communication systems.

Federal government--Computer networks--Security measures--United States.

Federal government.

Computer networks--Security measures--United States.

Computer networks.

Computer networks--Security measures.

Telecommunication systems--Security measures.

United States.

Genre:

technical reports.

Technical reports

Technical reports.

Physical Description:

1 volume (various pagings) : digital, PDF file

Other Title:

Security for broadband communications and telecommuting : recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology

Place of Publication:

Gaithersburg, MD : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Technology Administration, National Institute of Standards and Technology ; Washington, D.C. : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., [2002]

Summary:

This document introduces broadband communication technologies, and the security considerations associated with them. It discusses the use of a personal firewall, which is essential in protecting a home computer from intrusion; provides instructions on how to configure PCs and web browsers for added security. It also explains home networking, and how a home network can be protected; and describes virtual private networks, which are sophisticated technologies that can provide telecommuters with security approximating that available from an isolated inter-office network. This publication compares alternative approaches for securing e-mail and data transfer, depending on the user's needs and value of the data., and summarizes considerations for telecommuting security. Appendixes provide useful checklists, software update procedures, and pointers to additional resources available on the Internet.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on July 19, 2006).

"August 2002."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

G.P.O. sales statement incorrect in publication.

Other Format:

Kuhn, D. Richard. Security for telecommuting and broadband communications

OCLC:

70701778