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The Best Damn Firewall Book Period
- 1st Edition - October 16, 2003
- Author: Syngress
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 7 6 0 6 - 3
This book is essential reading for anyone wanting to protect Internet-connected computers from unauthorized access. Coverage includes TCP/IP, setting up firewalls, testing and… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis book is essential reading for anyone wanting to protect Internet-connected computers from unauthorized access. Coverage includes TCP/IP, setting up firewalls, testing and maintaining firewalls, and much more. All of the major important firewall products are covered including Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA), ISS BlackICE, Symantec Firewall, Check Point NG, and PIX Firewall. Firewall configuration strategies and techniques are covered in depth.
The book answers questions about firewalls, from How do I make Web/HTTP work through my firewall? To What is a DMZ, and why do I want one? And What are some common attacks, and how can I protect my system against them?
The Internet's explosive growth over the last decade has forced IT professionals to work even harder to secure the private networks connected to it—from erecting firewalls that keep out malicious intruders to building virtual private networks (VPNs) that permit protected, fully encrypted communications over the Internet's vulnerable public infrastructure.
The Best Damn Firewalls Book Period covers the most popular Firewall products, from Cisco's PIX Firewall to Microsoft's ISA Server to CheckPoint NG, and all the components of an effective firewall set up.
Anything needed to protect the perimeter of a network can be found in this book.
The book answers questions about firewalls, from How do I make Web/HTTP work through my firewall? To What is a DMZ, and why do I want one? And What are some common attacks, and how can I protect my system against them?
The Internet's explosive growth over the last decade has forced IT professionals to work even harder to secure the private networks connected to it—from erecting firewalls that keep out malicious intruders to building virtual private networks (VPNs) that permit protected, fully encrypted communications over the Internet's vulnerable public infrastructure.
The Best Damn Firewalls Book Period covers the most popular Firewall products, from Cisco's PIX Firewall to Microsoft's ISA Server to CheckPoint NG, and all the components of an effective firewall set up.
Anything needed to protect the perimeter of a network can be found in this book.
- This book is all encompassing, covering general Firewall issues and protocols, as well as specific products.
- Anyone studying for a security specific certification, such as SANS' GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW) will find this book an invaluable resource.
- The only book to cover all major firewall products from A to Z: CheckPoint, ISA Server, Symatec, BlackICE, PIX Firewall and Nokia.
- Anyone studying for a security specific certification, such as SANS' GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW) will find this book an invaluable resource.
- The only book to cover all major firewall products from A to Z: CheckPoint, ISA Server, Symatec, BlackICE, PIX Firewall and Nokia.
Engineers and administrators, who: 1) Protect their network and storage data from theft and/or corruption. 2.) Ensure both Web-based and internal application and data availability to customers, business partners, and employees. 3.) Optimize network hardware, software, storage, and bandwidth resources
Foreword
Part I Introduction to Network Security & Firewalls
Chapter 1 Introduction to Information Security
Introduction
Insecurity and the Internet
Threats and Attacks
Security Policies
Creating a Security Policy
Protecting Information Technology
Using SSL and Secure Shell
Other Hardware Security Devices
Summary
Chapter 2 Firewall Concepts
Introduction
Defining a Firewall
Networking and Firewalls
Popular Firewalls
Summary
Chapter 3 DMZ Concepts, Layout, and Conceptual Design
Introduction
DMZ Basics
DMZ Design Fundamentals
Advanced Risks
Advanced Design Strategies
Summary
Chapter 4 Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems
Introduction
What is Intrusion Detection?
What is an Intrusion?
Why Are Intrusion Detection Systems Important?
Summary
Part II Solaris & Linux Firewalls
Chapter 5 Implementing a Firewall with Ipchains and Iptables
Introduction
Understanding the Need for a Firewall
Deploying IP Forwarding and Masquerading
Configuring Your Firewall to Filter Network Packets
Understanding Tables and Chains in a Linux Firewall
Logging Packets at the Firewall
Configuring a Firewall
Counting Bandwidth Usage
Using and Obtaining Automated Firewall Scripts and Graphical Firewall Utilities
Summary
Chapter 6 Maintaining Open Source Firewalls
Introduction
Testing Firewalls
Using Telnet, Ipchains, Netcat, and SendIP to Probe Your Firewall
Understanding Firewall Logging, Blocking, and Alert Options
Obtaining Additional Firewall Logging Tools
Summary
Chapter 7 Configuring Solaris as a Secure Router and Firewall
Introduction
Configuring Solaris as a Secure Router
Routing IP Version 6
IP Version 6 Hosts
Configuring Solaris as a Secure Gateway
Configuring Solaris as a Firewall
Summary
Part III PIX Firewalls
Chapter 8 Introduction to PIX Firewalls
Introduction
PIX Firewall Features
PIX Hardware
Software Licensing and Upgrades
The Command-Line Interface
Summary
Chapter 9 Passing Traffic
Introduction
Allowing Outbound Traffic
Allowing Inbound Traffic
TurboACLs
Object Grouping
Case Study
Summary
Chapter 10 Advanced PIX Configurations
Introduction
Handling Advanced Protocols
Filtering Web Traffic
DHCP Functionality
Other Advanced Features
Summary
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting and Performance Monitoring
Introduction
Troubleshooting Hardware and Cabling
Troubleshooting Connectivity
Troubleshooting IPsec
Capturing Traffic
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Performance
Summary
Part IV Check Point NG and Nokia IP Series Appliances
Chapter 12 Installing and Configuring VPN-1/FireWall-1 Next Generation
Introduction
Before You Begin
Installing Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG on Windows
Uninstalling Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG on Windows
Installing Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG on Solaris
Uninstalling Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG on Solaris
Installing Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG on Nokia
Summary
Chapter 13 Using the Graphical Interface
Introduction
Managing Objects
Adding Rules
Global Properties
SecureUpdate
Log Viewer
System Status
Summary
Chapter 14 Creating a Security Policy
Introduction
Reasons for a Security Policy
How to Write a Security Policy
Implementing a Security Policy
Installing a Security Policy
Policy Files
Summary
Chapter 15 Advanced Configurations
Introduction
Check Point High Availability (CPHA)
Single Entry Point VPN Configurations (SEP)
Multiple Entry Point VPN Configurations (MEP)
Other High Availability Methods
Summary
Chapter 16 Configuring Virtual Private Networks
Introduction
Encryption Schemes
Configuring an FWZ VPN
Configuring an IKE VPN
Configuring a SecuRemote VPN
Installing SecuRemote Client Software
Using SecuRemote Client Software
Summary
Chapter 17 Overview of the Nokia Security Platform
Introduction
Introducing the Nokia IP Series Appliances
Administration Made Easy
Summary
Chapter 18 Configuring the Check Point Firewall
Introduction
Preparing for the Configuration
Configuring the Firewall
Testing the Configuration
Upgrading the Firewall
Summary
Chapter 19 Introducing the Voyager Web Interface
Introduction
Basic System Configuration, Out of the Box
Summary
Chapter 20 Basic System Administration
Introduction
Rebooting the System
Managing Packages
Managing IPSO Images
Managing Users and Groups
Configuring Static Routes
System Backup and Restore
System Logging
Scheduling Tasks Using cron
Summary
Chapter 21 High Availability and Clustering
Introduction
Designing Your Cluster
Installing FireWall-1 NG FP3
Check Point ClusterXL
Nokia IPSO Clustering
Nokia Configuration
Nokia IPSO VRRP Clusters
Clustering and HA Performance Tuning
Summary
Part V ISA Server
Chapter 22 ISA Server Deployment Planning and Design
Introduction
ISA Deployment: Planning and Designing Issues
Active Directory Implementation
Mission-Critical Considerations
Planning the Appropriate Installation Mode
Summary
Chapter 23 ISA Server Installation
Introduction
Putting Together Your Flight Plan
Performing the Installation
Migrating from Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
Summary
Chapter 24 Managing ISA Server
Introduction
Understanding Integrated Administration
Performing Common Management Tasks
Using Monitoring, Alerting, Logging, and Reporting Functions
Understanding Remote Administration
Summary
Chapter 25 Optimizing, Customizing, Integrating, and Backing up ISA Server
Introduction
Optimizing ISA Server Performance
Customizing ISA Server
Integrating ISA Server with Other Services
Backing Up and Restoring the ISA Configuration
Summary
Chapter 26 Troubleshooting ISA Server
Introduction
Troubleshooting Guidelines
Troubleshooting ISA Server Installation and Configuration Problems
Troubleshooting Authentication and Access Problems
Troubleshooting ISA Client Problems
Troubleshooting Caching and Publishing Problems
Summary
Chapter 27 Advanced Server Publishing with ISA Server
Introduction
Disabling Socket Pooling
Server Publishing
Web Publishing
Summary
Chapter 28 Protecting Mail Services with ISA Server
Introduction
Configuring Mail Services on the ISA Server
Configuring Mail Services on the Internal Network
GFI's Mail Security and Mail Essentials for SMTP Servers
Summary
Part VI Intrusion Detection
Chapter 29 Introducing Snort
Introduction
What is Snort?
Snort System Requirements
Exploring Snort's Features
Using Snort on Your Network
Security Considerations with Snort
Summary
Chapter 30 Installing Snort
Introduction
A Brief Word about Linux Distributions
Installing PCAP
Installing Snort
Summary
Chapter 31 Combining Firewalls and IDS
Introduction
Policy-Based IDS
Inline IDS
IDS Functionality on the PIX Firewall
Summary
Index
- No. of pages: 1329
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 16, 2003
- Imprint: Syngress
- eBook ISBN: 9780080476063
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