Overview
- Fully revised and updated new edition, covering developments in virtualization, cloud computing, and mobile systems that have extended the boundaries of the traditional computer network
- Includes both quick and more thought-provoking advanced exercises at the end of each chapter, as well as an entire chapter devoted to laboratory exercises
- Provides supporting material for lecturers and students at an associated website, including an instructor’s manual, slides, solutions, and laboratory materials
Part of the book series: Computer Communications and Networks (CCN)
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Table of contents (24 chapters)
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Dealing with Network Security Challenges
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Elastic Extension Beyond the Traditional Computer Network: Virtualization, Cloud Computing and Mobile Systems
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Hands-on Projects
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Reviews
From the reviews of the second edition:
“The book is an exhaustive survey on computer network security. It presents theoretical, practical problems and applications related to cyberspace security in general and computer network security in particular. … this is a very well designed and implemented book that could be used by beginners and professionals in the field of computer network security.” (Todor Todorov, zbMATH, Vol. 1278, 2014)
“Kizza (Univ. of Tennessee at Chattanooga) includes a thorough primer on networking fundamentals and security concepts that will be helpful for readers with a range of expertise. … This is an accessible and illustrative read on the topic … . It will be useful for students and anyone curious about societal and personal concerns over the safety of networks in homes, offices, big business, and government. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates, two-year technical program students, and general readers.” (T. D. Richardson, Choice, Vol. 51 (4), December, 2013)Authors and Affiliations
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Guide to Computer Network Security
Authors: Joseph Migga Kizza
Series Title: Computer Communications and Networks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4543-1
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Computer Science, Computer Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2013
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-4543-1Published: 03 January 2013
Series ISSN: 1617-7975
Series E-ISSN: 2197-8433
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XXIV, 521
Number of Illustrations: 106 b/w illustrations
Topics: Information Storage and Retrieval, Data Storage Representation, Management of Computing and Information Systems, Computer Communication Networks
Industry Sectors: Aerospace, Biotechnology, Electronics, Energy, Utilities & Environment, IT & Software, Law, Telecommunications