Broadband Network and Device Security Paperback - 2002

From the rear cover

Design, build, and implement an effective broadband security infrastructure

High-speed networks support a myriad of real-time multimedia applications, and allow for the enhanced availability of information and services. Yet this same availability allows hackers improved access to network resources and faster data transfer, greatly increasing the security risks on public networks. This authoritative resource shows you how to design an end-to-end high-performance network security infrastructure. Fully endorsed by RSA Security Inc--the most trusted name in e-security--and written by an RSA Security engineer, this book outlines every step in the evaluation, design, and implementation of security systems for high-speed networks. Whether you're a service provider or a device manufacturer, you'll get an accurate survey of current broadband standards for both wired and wireless environments. You'll also learn how to select the right services and technologies that meet your organization's needs. Including detailed discussions of DOCSIS BPI+, PacketCable, and DVB MHP security specifications, as well as case studies and design scenarios, this guide offers you reliable and thorough coverage of this quickly growing facet of network security.

This book will show you how to: Understand the threats that exist on public networks Protect service providers and consumers from theft of service and eavesdropping Know when to employ existing security protocols--such as SSL or IPSec--and develop new protocols when necessary Choose appropriate security services to protect network applications and devices, and correctly incorporate these services into the network Select cryptographic algorithms andpublic-key infrastructure techniques to implement security services Implement security within the appropriate network layer Balance security and performance for applications with varying QoS requirements and for embedded devices with limited processing and storage resources Design broadband security infrastructures by following step-by-step scenarios