Any IT professional's introduction to the world of network security Understand network security terms, concepts, and technologies Learn the basics of network security, including cryptography, security policies, and secure network design Solve real-world problems with case-study explanations of all the security concepts, vulnerabilities, and solutions Network Security Fundamentals introduces the topic of network security in an easy to understand and comprehensive manner. The newest in the series of Fundamentals titles from Cisco Press, it is designed to provide a baseline understanding of the various components of a network security architecture and to show readers how each component can be implemented to maximum effect. The book is written for those IT professionals who have some networking background but are new to the security field. It is also appropriate for IT managers seeking an overview of key network security technologies in order to understand what current technologies are capable of and what components are appropriate for their environment. Network Security Fundamentals is divided into three parts. Part I covers the basics, presenting terms and concepts and introducing the foundations of a solid security structure. Part II examines two components of security, cryptography and security policies. Part III looks at the various security components, including Web security, router security, firewalls, IDS, remote access security, VPNs, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), wireless security, and logging and auditing. Gert De Laet, CCIE No. 2657, is a Product Manager for the CCIE team at Cisco Systems. Gert was a contributing author to CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide and CCDA Exam Certification Guide from Cisco Press. Gert Schauwers, CCIE No. 6924 is currently a CCIE Content Engineer with the CCIE team. Gert has been a technical reviewer for numerous Cisco Press titles.