Internet and Intranet Security

by Rolf Oppliger

Published 1 December 1997
This guide to Internet and intranet security covers all of the relevant technologies with the aim of enhancing the reader's ability to create and deploy secure architectures. It seeks also to give the reader the knowledge and tools needed for improved productivity, whether in setting up commerce on-line, assembling a firewall, or selecting access controls and cryptographic protocols to secure TCP/IP-based networks. A complete review of the various cryptographic techniques available shows how to protect all on-line transactions. Internet, transport and application layer security issues, including packet filtering techniques and application-layer gateways, are covered in detail. Coverage of how to compare and assess the benefits of various security protocols and technologies is also included.

An analysis of trends in World Wide Web security, and an evaluation of existing technologies, such as anonymity services and security products. It demonstrates how to ensure that electronic commerce functions and financial transactions on your Website are executed with the utmost security and protection, and covers content protection and the benefits and drawbacks of censorship on the Web. It also addresses topics of concern to WWW security professionals.