Securing the Network from Malicious Code: A Complete Guide to Defending Against Viruses, Worms, and Trojans

By Douglas Schweitzer

Cover procedures and practices for everything from social engineering to effectively configuring an intrusion detection system. * Author provides the benefit of his day-to-day practices as a security expert. * Companion Website features several non-shareware products for effectively defending against malicious code.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764549588
• ISBN13: 9780764549588
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Very Interesting

I found this book quite interesting. Unlike other books I'v read, this book explained this subject in an easy to understand and interesting manner. While it can get technical at times, I'd say...give it a shot. It's got some great links to security products that I never knew even existed.

Network Administrator

This book was a lifesaver! The procedures outlined in this book are extremely accurate, thorough and easy to understand. It is one of the best books out there on this topicI keep nearby as a great reference and would highly recommend it to anyone who is involved with/concerned about network security.

But this book!

I really liked this book. This is a how-to book, beginning with the psycology of virus writers. It covers everything on how to protect your computer and network from malicious code. One of the most interesting computer books I've read!

A "Must Have" for Anyone Serious about Security

Douglas Schweitzer follows up with another excellent read and a definite "must have" in any administrator's library, be he a professional or a home user with only one or two desktops to manage. With the propagation of various worms & trojans on the 'net these days, good references are a necessity. "Securing the Network" stands out above the crowd to offer clear, concise information and recommendations to protect valuable & sensitive data. The appendices alone contain a veritable treasure trove of information.

Comprehensive, Comprehendible, and Required Reading.

The book covers the topic of personal security with insight and in a manner that should be comprehendible to almost all readers regardless of their technical background. It is well written, and quite complete in its topic coverage. With today's high-speed network connections, and almost inexhaustible supply of malicious intruders; the book is almost a necessity. Certainly, anyone with a DSL, Dish, Cable router, or even an unfiltered email account should obtain their own copy without hesitation.