Network Security First-Step

• Learn about network security, including the threats and how a network is protected from them
• Learn about firewalls, viruses, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
• Authored by a leading networking instructor and best-selling author

Network Security First-Step is a novice-friendly introduction to the world of network security. Written as an accessible, easy-to-understand introduction, it expects no previous knowledge of the subject, or of networking in general. It tackles the different terminology, products, services, and elements of networking security, including both the threats and the defenses.

Network Security First-Step begins with how hackers operate, reviewing some of the more common factors and footprints of hackers, allowing the reader to first understand the threat. The book then flows into the discussion of security policies and protocols, giving the reader the tools necessary to create a security policy. The book then goes on to detail security protocols and their role within a secure network infrastructure, and reviews a variety of security technologies like firewalls, router security, virtual private networks (VPNs), and wireless security.

The First Step Series from Cisco Press provides networking novices with no prior experience an introduction to networking and networking topics.