Introduction to network security

"Introduction to Network Security" maintains its focus on the network and its vulnerabilities, protocols, and security solutions.

This book discusses network architecture, the functions of layers in a typical network, and network based attacks including header, protocol, and authentication attacks.

Using a bottom-up approach, it provides understanding of the vulnerabilities and mechanisms of each layer of network security.

A define-attack-defend methodology is used throughout the text to introduce relevant protocols.

It also presents homework problems, laboratory experiments, and appendices that demonstrate how to develop a low cost lab environment and that offer an overview of cryptology.