Complete Book of Remote Access: Connectivity and Security

ISBN-13: 9780849312533 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 392 str.

Victor Kasacavage; Weikai Yan; Kasacavage Kasacavage

Opis

As technology advances, the demand and necessity for seamless connectivity and stable access to servers and networks is increasing exponentially. Unfortunately the few books out there on remote access focus on Cisco certification preparation, one aspect of network connectivity or security. This text covers both-the enabling technology and how to make remote access secure.
The definitive resource for network administrators and IT professionals implementing and maintaining remote access systems, The Complete Book of Remote Access: Connectivity and Security provides the technical background needed to confidently select and implement the best remote access technologies for your company's network. It provides basic technical information on remote access network technologies and the functional information on the role that remote access networks play in moving information.
In-depth coverage shows you how to assess remote access needs and identify appropriate solutions for different platforms. The author includes discussions of remote access configuration, security considerations from strong authentication to VPN, troubleshooting, maintenance, and disaster recovery. With coverage on the enabling technologies and how to make remote access secure, The Complete Book of Remote Access is truly the definitive resource for network administrators and IT professionals looking to achieve seamless connectivity and stable remote access to servers and networks.

Spis treści

Fundamentals of Remote Access. Designing a Remote Access Solution. Remote Access Functions. ExtraNets: Borderless Internet/Intranet Networking. Implementing and Supporting Extranets. Providing Access to External Databases. Remote LAN Access Technology. Communication Servers. Virtual Private Networking. Overview of Traditional Carrier Virtual Private Networks. VPN Design Approaches. Wireless Technology. Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). Choosing a Remote Access Strategy. An Introduction to Secure Remote Access. Centralized Authentication Services. Remote Access Authentication. Security Risks in Telecommuting. Secure External Network Communications. Dial-Up Security Controls. Top 10 Dial-In Security Mistakes. Virtual Private Networks Security. VPNs: Secure Remote Access over the Internet. Wireless Internet Security. Telecommuting: Issues for the IS Manager. Evaluating Organizational Readiness for Telecommuting. Supporting Telework. Assuming Command of Your Network.

O autorze

Victor Kasacavage