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Firewalls and Internet security : repelling the wily hacker by William R. Cheswick, Steven M. Bellovin and Aviel D. Rubin is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Firewalls and Internet security : repelling the wily hacker about?

The best-selling first edition of Firewalls and Internet Security became the bible of Internet security by showing readers how to think about threats and solutions. The completely updated and expanded second edition defines the security problems companies face in today's Internet, identifies the weaknesses of the most popular security technologies, and illustrates the ins and outs of deploying an effective firewall. Readers learn how to plan and execute a security strategy that allows easy access to Internet services while defeating even the wiliest of hackers.Firewalls and Internet Security, Second Edition, draws upon the authors' experiences as researchers in the forefront of their field since the beginning of the Internet explosion.The book begins with an introduction to their philosophy of Internet security. It progresses quickly to a dissection of possible attacks on hosts and networks and descriptions of the tools and techniques used to perpetrate these attacks and to prevent them. The focus then shifts to firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs), providing a step-by-step guide to firewall deployment. Readers are immersed in the real-world practices of Internet security

Who reads Firewalls and Internet security : repelling the wily hacker?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
William R. Cheswick, Steven M. Bellovin and Aviel D. Rubin
Publisher
Addison-Wesley Professional
Published
2003
Language
EN
ISBN
9780201634662
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Computer Science, Engineering, Fiction
Rating
3.56 / 5 (22 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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