Firewall policies and VPN configurations

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Cantrell, Chris (-), Henmi, Anne, Lucas, Mark, Singh, Abhishek
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Rockland, MA : Syngress c2006.
Edición:1st edition
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009626997206719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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