Design, build, and implement a secure broadband network infrastructure using this authoritative guide. Containing valuable insight from the experts at RSA Security Inc. the most trusted name in e-security this book will help you learn about common security protocols and prevent against common threats including eavesdropping and denial of service attacks.
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.-thé 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 j how to select the right services and technologies that meet your organization's needs. Including detailed discussions of DOCSIS BPI+, Packet Cable, 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.

• Part I: Broadband Network Security Fundamentals
• 1: An Overview of Broadband Communication
• 2: Choosing the Right Tools: Security Services and Cryptography
• 3: The Need for Security: Network Threats and Countermeasures
• 4: Broadband Networking Technologies
• 5: A Survey of Existing Broadband Security Standards and Specifications
• Part II: Broadband Security Design Considerations
• 6: Existing Network Security Protocols
• 7: Placing Security Services and Mechanisms
• 8: Security Side Effects
• Part III: Case Studies
• 9: Securing Broadband Internet Access: DOCSIS BPI+
• 10: Securing Real-Time Multimedia: PacketCable Security
• 11: Securing Interactive Television: DVB MHP Security
• Appendix A: TCP/IP Primer
• Appendix B: Digital Certificates and Public-Key Infrastructure