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This hands-on, project-based approach to the fundamentals of network security concepts and skills helps students understand security best practices, laws, and standards that will enable them to build a complete security program. This book introduces a strong foundation that includes security policy, planning, and development of good processes. A step-by-step design teaches students security implementation using recent advances in security tools, such as firewalls, VPN's, encryption, techniques, and intrusion detection devises. Platform-specific defenses are revealed for the desktop, Windows networks, UNIX, Internet, and wireless systems. Laws and government regulation are also covered, including the Patriot Act, homeland security initiatives, and special information on relevant state laws. Salient Features New chapters on Firewalls, Wireless Security, and Desktop Protection Part Covers biometrics, Windows.NET Server, new IDS technology and new standards such as ISO 17799 Part New coverage of Patriot Act and additional information on State Laws, HIPAA, and Graham Leach-Bliley Part Updated VPN coverage and brand new network attacks Part Inside Front and Back Covers contain blueprints that demonstrate practical applications of security in different environments. Part Robust end-of-chapter review sections that include chapter summary, key term list, quizzes, and lab projects. Part Instructor supports includes instructor manual, ExamView Pro test bank software with hundreds of questions, PowerPoint slides, jpeg viewer