Intrusion Prevention Fundamentals

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Intrusion Prevention Fundamentals ISBN  1587052393 Release Date  18 January 2006 Category  Network Security Tags  intrusion,   intrusion detection,   intrusion prevention,   intrusion detection and prevention,   prevention,   1587052393,   fundamentals,   "intrusion prevention fundamentals",   prevent,   intrusion detection system,   intrusion prevention fundamentals,   This book @Amazon  View Tools Google Search Web flazx.com

Description An introduction to network attack mitigation with IPS Where did IPS come from? How has it evolved? How does IPS work? What components does it have? What security needs can IPS address? Does IPS work with other security products? What is the “big picture”? What are the best practices related to IPS? How is IPS deployed, and what should be considered prior to a deployment? Intrusion Prevention Fundamentals offers an introduction and in-depth overview of Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) technology. Using real-world scenarios and practical case studies, this book walks you through the lifecycle of an IPS project–from needs definition to deployment considerations. Implementation examples help you learn how IPS works, so you can make decisions about how and when to use the technology and understand what “flavors” of IPS are available. The book will answer questions like: Whether you are evaluating IPS technologies or want to learn how to deploy and manage IPS in your network, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone who needs to know how IPS technology works, what problems it can or cannot solve, how it is deployed, and where it fits in the larger security marketplace. Understand the types, triggers, and actions of IPS signatures Deploy, configure, and monitor IPS activities and secure IPS communications Learn the capabilities, benefits, and limitations of host IPS Examine the inner workings of host IPS agents and management infrastructures Enhance your network security posture by deploying network IPS features Evaluate the various network IPS sensor types and management options Examine real-world host and network IPS deployment scenarios This book is part of the Cisco Press® Fundamentals Series. Books in this series introduce networking professionals to new networking technologies, covering network topologies, example deployment concepts, protocols, and management techniques. Other books on Network Security Handbook of Research on Wireless Security OSSEC Host-Based Intrusion Detection Guide Router Security Strategies: Securing IP Network Traffic Planes (Networking Technology: Security) Botnet Detection: Countering the Largest Security Threat (Advances in Information Security) The Best Damn Firewall Book Period, Second Edition (Best Damn) (Book Period) Network Security Assessment: Know Your Network Penetration Tester's Open Source Toolkit, Volume 2 End-to-End Network Security: Defense-in-Depth Security Monitoring with Cisco Security MARS (Networking Technology: Security) Wireless Network Security (Signals and Communication Technology) Cross Site Scripting Attacks: Xss Exploits and Defense Endpoint Security Hacking Exposed Wireless (Hacking Exposed) Snort Intrusion Detection and Prevention Toolkit (Jay Beale's Open Source Security) Stealing the Network: How to Own a Shadow (Stealing the Network)