Introduction to Network Security

This chapter covers the following topics:

  • Firewall technologies
  • Intrusion detection technologies
  • Network-based attacks
  • Virtual private network (VPN) technologies

The cost of reported computer and network security breaches at enterprises, schools, and government organizations has risen dramatically during the last couple of years. Hints and detailed instructions for creating exploits to break into networks and computer systems are becoming more easily available on the Internet, consequently requiring network security professionals to carefully analyze what techniques they deploy to mitigate these risks.

Security threats vary from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks to viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and theft of information. These threats can easily destroy or corrupt vital data, requiring difficult and expensive remediation tasks to restore business continuity.

This chapter introduces the essentials of network security technologies and provides the necessary foundation for technologies involved in the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances security features and solutions.

Part I: Product Overview

Introduction to Network Security

Product History

Hardware Overview

Part II: Firewall Solution

Initial Setup and System Maintenance

Network Access Control

IP Routing

Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)

Application Inspection

Security Contexts

Transparent Firewalls

Failover and Redundancy

Quality of Service

Part III: Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Solution

Intrusion Prevention System Integration

Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco IPS Software via CLI

Part IV: Virtual Private Network (VPN) Solution

Site-to-Site IPSec VPNs

Remote Access VPN

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Part V: Adaptive Security Device Manager

Introduction to ASDM

Firewall Management Using ASDM

IPS Management Using ASDM

VPN Management Using ASDM

Case Studies



Cisco Asa(c) All-in-one Firewall, IPS, And VPN Adaptive Security Appliance
Cisco ASA: All-in-One Firewall, IPS, and VPN Adaptive Security Appliance
ISBN: 1587052091
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 231

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