Internet and Intranet Security

This guide to Internet and intranet security covers all of the relevant technologies with the aim of enhancing the reader's ability to create and deploy secure architectures. It seeks also to give the reader the knowledge and tools needed for improved productivity, whether in setting up commerce on-line, assembling a firewall, or selecting access controls and cryptographic protocols to secure TCP/IP-based networks. A complete review of the various cryptographic techniques available shows how to protect all on-line transactions. Internet, transport and application layer security issues, including packet filtering techniques and application-layer gateways, are covered in detail. Coverage of how to compare and assess the benefits of various security protocols and technologies is also included.