This second edition of Security Complete is a one-of-a-kind book--valuable both for its broad content and its low price. The book contains the essentials you need to know about securing your environment--from evaluating how much security you really need to auditing a Linux network system. The book also takes you into various operating systems including Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux, and NetWare, showing you the tips and tricks to securing each one. Get up to speed on encryption, firewalls, and the industry's top security certifications, and soon you'll be able to ensure the security of your home and business networks. Security Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex's finest authors, so you'll know where to go to learn even more about protecting your valuable assets. Inside: Network Security Fundamentals * A Systems Approach to Information Networks * Security as a Process * A Bird's-Eye View of Topology Security * Authentication and Encryption Operating Systems and Servers Windows 2000 Security * Living with Windows XP Professional Strict Security * Securing Your NetWare 6 Network * Linux System Monitoring and Auditing * Samba Security Considerations Firewalls * Understanding Firewalls * Packet Filtering * Network Address Translation * Windows Firewalls * Unix and Linux Network-Layer Firewalls Cisco Security Specialization (CSS1) Highlights * PIX Firewall Configuration * Introduction to Virtual Private Networks * Introduction to Cisco VPN Devices * Installing Cisco Secure IDS Sensors and IDSMs * Sensor Configuration Security-Related MCSE Highlights * Evaluating the Impact of Security Design on the Technical Environment * Designing Windows 2000 Security Baselines * Designing the Security Solution