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This book solves the need for a resource that illustrates the principles underlying security technology, as well as provides complete hands-on exercises that will serve as valuable practice for users. Based on open-source software, this book is oriented toward the first-time networking reader. Progressive, practical exercises build confidence; SOHO (small-office-home-office) users will also be impressed with the information provided, as for these users the affordability of open-source solutions can be critical. Comprehensive coverage includes: TCP/IP and related protocols, open-source firewalls, services support and applications that firewalls protect, IPsec and TLS-based VPNs, and firewall log and log servers. An excellent reference and resource for network administrators, security administrators, chief security officers, and anyone with the following certifications: SANS, GSEC, MCSE, MCSA, CNE, A+, and Security+.
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- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall (July 9, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0131547313
- ISBN-13: 978-0131547315
- Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.5 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Free Firewalls and VPNs: Principles and Practices
As a student of IT Security, I've had some run-ins with some books that seem to get a chapter or two that needs better explaining by the instructor. This book has chapters that have totally lost me with their inept examples and follow-up questions at the end of the chapter which have little to do with the major coverage for a chapter. Specifically, the later chapters (6,7,8) are horrendously structured and skim over practiced product in preference to their LEAF format.
Colleges would do well to stay FAR away from this book without using it more as a reference instead of an actual learning tool. Not only is the information outdated (referencing Microsoft Server 2003 and Windows 2000/XP), but the editors were obviously in a hurry to put it together with poorly illustrated examples and convoluted references to the illustrations, with little or no analogy to anything outside of a layman's jargon. Definitely NOT student/reader understandable for someone who is a junior or senior in college with previous classes in the subject. If I hadn't had that knowledge, most of the book would be incomprehensible.
By Ric
This book seems to cover the basics pretty well but the part I'm covering right now (subnetting) is barely explained in the most convoluted way imaginable. I went and got a CCNA book instead and picked it up in 10 minutes. Unless you need this book for school, pass it up. There are much better ones out there.
By Michael Sutherland
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