Linux Firewalls - 2nd Edition - Robert-L Ziegler

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Résumé :
Linux Firewalls, Second Edition is a revision of Bob Ziegler's best-selling Linux Firewalls. This security bible includes a comprehensive summary of iptables and how to use this powerful new technology effectively with the new Linux kernel. Focusing primarily on the security needs of residential users and small to mid-sized businesses, this book shows you how to secure your system quickly and efficiently.

Ziegler clearly explains iptables (the ipchains replacement), its new convection-state tracking, and the basic steps of designing and implementing an iptables packet-filtering firewall. In addition, he describes and demonstrates firewall optimization, the full NAT capabilities in iptables, and how to forward incoming requests through NAT to an internal server without using third-party software. This book provides the most useful and in-depth information available on Linux firewalls.

Biographie:
Bob Ziegler, a renowned firewall architect, has honed his skills by working for companies such as Nokia by collaborating with several of their router and access groups in Massachusetts, Californie, and Finland. Prior to that, he worked as a UNIX operating system developer for various research and development companies. Bob is well known for authoring New Riders' very successful Linux Firewolls and for his recent presentation at the SANS conference in Baltimore. In his spore time, he maintains his web site, www.linux-firewall-tools.com/linux.

Sommaire:

• Packet-filtering and basic security measures
• Advanced issues, multiple firewalls, and perimeter networks
• System-level security and monitoring