The Practice of Network Security Monitoring

This book teaches readers how to effectively implement network security monitoring

This book guides readers on how to utilize network security monitoring (NSM) to establish a strong layer of protection around their networks.

Deploying, Building, and Running NSM Operations with Open Source Tools

This guide addresses the processes of deploying, building, and running a Network Security Monitoring (NSM) operation using open source software and vendor-neutral tools. It also demonstrates how to analyze network evidence from both server-side and client-side intrusions. Readers will discover how to decide on the optimal locations for deploying NSM platforms, implement either stand-alone or distributed NSM installations, utilize command line and graphical packet analysis tools, and incorporate threat intelligence into NSM software to effectively identify advanced adversaries.

The book offers a thorough guide to establishing a security net

The book offers a thorough guide to building a security net designed to detect, contain, and control attacks. It is suitable for readers who have no prior experience in this field.