Information systems are an integral part of any organisation and are increasingly being networked both internally and externally to enable instant communication with colleagues and customers using publicly available network technology.
However, the benefits of using network technology also comes with an increased security risk, as this kind of working environment can leave businesses open to dangers from both malicious and accidental sources.
To help organisations safeguard and make secure their IT networks, the British Standards Institution (BSI) has published a new book which addresses such issues.
Network security
Delivering and Managing Real World Network Security gives an overview of the guidance given in the five parts of BS ISO/IEC 18028, and goes deeper into what west London-based BSI terms ‘real world’ issues. It looks at how to identify network security risks and the related technical aspects and security controls, and explains how to ensure that correct network technical security architecture is put in place. Among the topics are wide area networking, wireless networking and radio and broadband networking; security gateways; secure remote access; and virtual private networks; and IP convergence (data, voice, video) networking.
The book, BSI adds, will be of use to managers and personnel who are responsible for any aspect of networking systems. Visit www.bsi-global.com/bip0068 for more information.
