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Guide to Computer Network Security

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  • © 2013

Overview

  • Fully revised and updated new edition, covering developments in virtualization, cloud computing, and mobile systems that have extended the boundaries of the traditional computer network
  • Includes both quick and more thought-provoking advanced exercises at the end of each chapter, as well as an entire chapter devoted to laboratory exercises
  • Provides supporting material for lecturers and students at an associated website, including an instructor’s manual, slides, solutions, and laboratory materials

Part of the book series: Computer Communications and Networks (CCN)

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Understanding Traditional Computer Network Security

  2. Understanding the Traditional Computer Network Security

  3. Security Challenges to Traditional Computer Networks

  4. Security Challenges to the Traditional Computer Networks

  5. Dealing with Network Security Challenges

About this book

This comprehensive guide exposes the security risks and vulnerabilities of computer networks and networked devices, offering advice on developing improved algorithms and best practices for enhancing system security. Fully revised and updated, this new edition embraces a broader view of computer networks that encompasses agile mobile systems and social networks. Features: provides supporting material for lecturers and students, including an instructor’s manual, slides, solutions, and laboratory materials; includes both quick and more thought-provoking exercises at the end of each chapter; devotes an entire chapter to laboratory exercises; discusses flaws and vulnerabilities in computer network infrastructures and protocols; proposes practical and efficient solutions to security issues; explores the role of legislation, regulation, and law enforcement in maintaining computer and computer network security; examines the impact of developments in virtualization, cloud computing, and mobile systems.

Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition:

“The book is an exhaustive survey on computer network security. It presents theoretical, practical problems and applications related to cyberspace security in general and computer network security in particular. … this is a very well designed and implemented book that could be used by beginners and professionals in the field of computer network security.” (Todor Todorov, zbMATH, Vol. 1278, 2014)

“Kizza (Univ. of Tennessee at Chattanooga) includes a thorough primer on networking fundamentals and security concepts that will be helpful for readers with a range of expertise. … This is an accessible and illustrative read on the topic … . It will be useful for students and anyone curious about societal and personal concerns over the safety of networks in homes, offices, big business, and government. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates, two-year technical program students, and general readers.” (T. D. Richardson, Choice, Vol. 51 (4), December, 2013)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. of Computer Science, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Chattanooga, USA

    Joseph Migga Kizza

About the author

Dr. Joseph Migga Kizza is a Professor and Director of the Center for Information Security and Assurance at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN, USA. Among his other publications is the successful Springer textbook Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age.

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