Linux Firewalls

Edition: 1
Release: 2007-09-15
Publisher: No Starch Press
Binding: Paperback
ISBN/ASIN: 1593271417



Linux Firewalls: Attack Detection and Response with iptables, psad, and fwsnort

System administrators need to stay ahead of new security vulnerabilities that leave their networks exposed every day. Free download Linux Firewalls books collection in PDF, EPUB, FB2, MOBI, and TXT formats. A firewall and an intrusion detection systems (IDS) are two important weapons in that fight, enabling you to proactively deny access and monitor network traffic for signs of an attack.Linux Firewalls discusses the technical details of the iptables firewall and the Netfilter framework that are built into the Linux kernel, and it explains how they provide strong filtering, Network Address Translation (NAT), state tracking, and application layer inspection capabilities that rival many commercial tools. You'll learn how to deploy iptables as an IDS with psad and fwsnort and how to build a strong, passive authentication layer around iptables with fwknop.Concrete examples illustrate concepts such as firewall log analysis and policies, passive network authentication and authorization, exploit packet traces, Snort ruleset emulation, and more with coverage of these topics:
Passive network authentication and OS fingerprintingiptables log analysis and policiesApplication layer attack detection with the iptables string match extensionBuilding an iptables ruleset that emulates a Snort rulesetPort knocking vs. Best deals ebooks download Linux Firewalls on amazon.Single Packet Authorization (SPA)Tools for visualizing iptables logsPerl and C code snippets offer practical examples that will help you to maximize your deployment of Linux firewalls. If you're responsible for keeping a network secure, you'll find Linux Firewalls invaluable in your attempt to understand attacks and use iptables-along with psad and fwsnort-to detect and even prevent compromises. Linux Firewalls: Attack Detection and Response with iptables, psad, and fwsnort with free ebook downloads available.

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