Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 291 pages) : illustrations |
Note |
Title from title screen. |
Contents |
Introduction -- Project scoping -- Assessing current network concerns -- Network vulnerability assessment methodology -- Policy review (top-down) methodology -- Technical (bottom-up) -- Network vulnerability assessment sample report -- Summary -- Appendix A-1 : ISO 17799 self-assessment checklist -- Appendix A-2 : Windows NT server 4.0 checklist -- Appendix B : Pre-NVA report -- Appendix C : Sample NVA report -- Appendix D : NIST special publications -- Appendix E : Glossary of terms. |
Summary |
This book provides a formal framework for finding and eliminating network security threats, ensuring that no vulnerabilities are overlooked. This thorough overview focuses on the steps necessary to successfully manage an assessment, including the development of a scope statement, the understanding and proper use of assessment methodology, the creation of an expert assessment team, and the production of a valuable response report. The book also details what commercial, freeware, and shareware tools are available, how they work, and how to use them. By following the procedures outlined in this g. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Subject |
Computer networks -- Security measures.
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Risk assessment.
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Computer crimes -- Prevention.
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Risk Assessment |
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Réseaux d'ordinateurs -- Sécurité -- Mesures. |
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Évaluation du risque. |
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risk assessment. |
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COMPUTERS -- Internet -- Security. |
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COMPUTERS -- Networking -- Security. |
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COMPUTERS -- Security -- General. |
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Computer crimes -- Prevention |
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Computer networks -- Security measures |
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Risk assessment |
Added Author |
Peltier, Justin. Author.
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Blackley, John A. Author.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Peltier, Thomas R. Managing a network vulnerability assessment. Boca Raton, Fla. : Auerbach Publications, ©2003 0849312701 (DLC) 2003041801 (OCoLC)51631512 |
ISBN |
020350304X (electronic bk.) |
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9780203503041 (electronic bk.) |
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9780849312700 |
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0849312701 |
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9780429210747 |
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0429210744 |
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9781135512972 |
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1135512973 |
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(pbk.) |
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