Understanding Computer Network Security -- Computer Network Fundamentals -- Understanding Network Security -- Security Challenges to Computer Networks -- Security Threats to Computer Networks -- Computer Network Vulnerabilities -- Cyber Crimes and Hackers -- Hostile Scripts -- Security Assessment, Analysis, and Assurance -- Dealing with Network Security Challenges -- Access Control and Authorization -- Authentication -- Cryptography -- Firewalls -- System Intrusion Detection and Prevention -- Computer and Network Forensics -- Virus and Content Filtering -- Security Evaluation of Computer Products -- Computer Network Security Protocols and Standards -- Security in Wireless Networks and Devices -- Other Efforts to Secure Information and Computer Networks -- Looking Ahead — Security Beyond Computer Networks -- Projects -- Projects.

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