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Ensuring secure transmission and good quality of service (QoS) in ad hoc wireless networks are key commercial concerns. Focusing on practical potential solutions, this text covers security and QoS in these networks. Starting with a review of the basic principles of ad hoc wireless networking, coverage progresses to vulnerabilities, and the requirements and solutions necessary to tackle them. QoS in relation to ad hoc networks is covered in detail, with specific attention to routing, QoS support in unicast communication, and recent developments in the area. Secure routing, intrusion detection, security in WiMax networks and trust management are also covered, the latter being based on principles and practice of key management and authentication in distributed networks. Representing the state-of-the-art in ad hoc wireless network security, this book is a valuable resource for researchers in electrical and computer engineering, as well as practitioners in the wireless communications industry.

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Focusing on practical potential solutions, this text covers security and quality of service in ad hoc wireless networks. Representing the state-of-the-art on the topic, this book is a valuable resource for researchers in electrical and computer engineering, as well as practitioners in the wireless communications industry. Download Now »

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Windows Vista may be the next big thing, but it still contains enough quirks and unaccountable behaviors to vex anyone. This unique guide not only discusses the most irritating features of the latest Microsoft operating system and how to get around them, but also explains how to improve Windows and do more with the software than Microsoft intended. You’ll find information on setup, installation, upgrade from other Windows versions, the revamped interface, new security features, user accounts, troubleshooting, and the markedly improved Internet Explorer 7. Other chapters cover a wide range of key topics: Media Center – tips on photos, videos, music, TV tuners, HD, and the media center engine The Registry – explains the background and tools for working with Windows’ database of settings Tinkering Techniques – offers hacking-style customization and problem-solving topics Networking and Wireless – includes LAN setup, WiFi sniffers and access points, connection sharing, firewalls, routers, and FTP Scripting and Automation – introduces simple programming using the Windows Scripting Host for automating repetitive tasks No other book takes our patented cranky, solutions-oriented approach. Our collection of tips, tools and techniques will improve your experience with Windows Vista, so you can control the OS — rather than the other way around. Download Now »

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How well does your enterprise stand up against today’s sophisticated security threats? In this book, security experts from Cisco Systems demonstrate how to detect damaging security incidents on your global network–first by teaching you which assets you need to monitor closely, and then by helping you develop targeted strategies and pragmatic techniques to protect them.

Security Monitoring is based on the authors’ years of experience conducting incident response to keep Cisco’s global network secure. It offers six steps to improve network monitoring. These steps will help you:

• Develop Policies: define rules, regulations, and monitoring criteria
• Know Your Network: build knowledge of your infrastructure with network telemetry
• Select Your Targets: define the subset of infrastructure to be monitored
• Choose Event Sources: identify event types needed to discover policy violations
• Feed and Tune: collect data, generate alerts, and tune systems using contextual information
• Maintain Dependable Event Sources: prevent critical gaps in collecting and monitoring events

Security Monitoring illustrates these steps with detailed examples that will help you learn to select and deploy the best techniques for monitoring your own enterprise network. Download Now »

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A compilation of the fundamental knowledge, skills, techniques, and tools require by all security professionals, Information Security Handbook, Sixth Edition sets the standard on which all IT security programs and certifications are based. Considered the gold-standard reference of Information Security, Volume 2 includes coverage of each domain of the Common Body of Knowledge, the standard of knowledge required by IT security professionals worldwide. In step with the lightening-quick, increasingly fast pace of change in the technology field, this book is updated annually, keeping IT professionals updated and current in their field and on the job.

Table of Contents

• Access Control Systems and Methodology
• Telecommunications and Network Security
• Security Management Practices
• Applications and Systems Development Security
• Cryptography
• Security Architecture and Models
• Operations Security
• Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Law, Investigations, and Ethics Download Now »

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Foundations of Mac OS X Leopard Security is written in part as a companion to the SANS Institute course for Mac OS X. It contains detailed Mac OS X security information, but also walkthroughs on securing systems. By using the SANS Institute course as a sister to the book, the focus includes both the beginning home user and the seasoned security professional not accustomed to the Mac, and allows this title to establish the “best practices” for Mac OS X for a wide audience. Additionally, the authors of the book are seasoned Mac and security professionals, having built many of the largest network infrastructures for Apple and spoken at both DefCon and Black Hat on OS X security.

What you’ll learn

• Security overview
• Walkthroughs to secure systems
• Walkthroughs and suggestions for third–party applications on systems
• Mac forensics
• Mac hacking
• Apple wireless security
• Mac OS X security Download Now »

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We can all be Linux experts, provided we invest the time in learning the craft of Linux administration. Pro Linux System Administration makes it easy for small to medium–sized businesses to enter the world of zero–cost software running on Linux and covers all the distros you might want to use, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS. Authors, and systems infrastructure experts James Turnbull, Peter Lieverdink, and Dennis Matotek take a layered, component–based approach to open source business systems, while training system administrators as the builders of business infrastructure.

If you want to implement a SOHO or SMB Linux infrastructure, Pro Linux System Administration clearly demonstrates everything you need. You’ll find this book also provides a solid framework to move forward and expand your business and associated IT capabilities, and you’ll benefit from the expertise and experienced guidance of the authors. Pro Linux System Administration covers

• An introduction to using Linux and free and open source software to cheaply and efficiently manage your business
• A layered model that allows your infrastructure to grow with your business
• Easy and simple–to–understand instructions including configurations, examples, and extensive real–world hints and tips

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