| Network security is an important issue, because of the | | | | financial implications of security breaches, and moving |
| dependence and utilization of computer networks in | | | | on to discuss the different types of security threats |
| order to store, access, and provide business | | | | facing computer networks. Particular attention is also |
| information, internally within an organization and | | | | given to the legal framework for network security. |
| externally to customers and suppliers. The information | | | | Attention is then turned to increasing security |
| held on your organization’s network plays a vital | | | | awareness and readiness, including system |
| part in your organization’s day-to-day operations. | | | | configuration, acceptable use, business continuity, and |
| Everyone knows this, and if anyone has any doubt | | | | explaining technical solutions available such as firewalls |
| then take away their computer for a day or two! But, | | | | and content control. |
| knowing this is often not enough to convince middle or | | | | Introduction of a security policy is widely accepted as |
| senior management that network security is an | | | | best practise in informing and educating users, and the |
| important business issue.It is particularly suited to IS | | | | final chapter is devoted to policy writing. By the end of |
| executives, administrators and managers who wish to | | | | the book readers should be ready to create and |
| review their own network security procedures or for | | | | implement a network security policy for their |
| those who simply want to learn more about | | | | organization and start reducing overheads and |
| thenetwork security issues that face their organization. | | | | downtime immediately! *Discusses all the relevant |
| The book covers a broad range of issues, starting | | | | issues with a concise, straightforward, and readily |
| with an assessment of network security, including the | | | | accessible approach. |