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Network Security Concepts and Essentials: A
University Overview
How many computers would a university have? Estimate the number of users? A very large number is the answer, probably in the 10's of thousands and possibly higher. Do all these users authenticate with appropriate encryption techniques? How do users understand Internet security awareness? What does this all mean? And imagine no perimeter firewall and intrusion detection system in place - it's an attacker's dream place to commence creating havoc amongst the university community. And this can all be done from the convenie...

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Network Security Concepts and Essentials: A University Overview
Matthew Wu Leng
Version 1.2e
September 2001

Abstract

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Have you ever tried looking at your company’s network from a different perspective? You work daily, usually long hours, drink high caffeine drinks, looking after your company’s prized possession – network and system infrastructure. But just for a moment, imagine yourself as a hacker trying to get into your network. Could it be done? Have you tried it? What are the
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