Network Defense Strategies: Building Resilient Perimeters and Segmented Architectures

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of modern network defense techniques, focusing on the principles, technologies, and architectures necessary to build secure and resilient enterprise infrastructures. It delves into the evolution of threats and countermeasures, from traditional firewalls and VLANs to advanced concepts like zero trust models, microsegmentation, and behavioral analytics. Designed for cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and IT leaders, the book offers in-depth guidance on securing perimeters, implementing effective segmentation, detecting intrusions, and responding to incidents with precision. Each chapter presents real-world practices, strategic insights, and technical depth, enabling readers to design, maintain, and strengthen network environments against both internal and external threats.