This chapter aims to provide an overview on network infrastructure security. It first reviews the key components of network infrastructure, and then points out the differences between information security and infrastructure security. Examples of network infrastructure attacks are also shown. This chapter lays the foundation for understanding the rest of the book.
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Wong, A., Yeung, A. (2009). Introduction to Network Infrastructure Security. In: Network Infrastructure Security. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0166-8_1
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