<DIV><p>Network Security Monitoring (NSM) is the the collection, analysis, and escalation of indications and warnings to detect and respond to intrusions. <i>The Practice of Network Security Monitoring</i> teaches IT and security staff how to leverage powerful NSM tools and concepts to identify threats quickly and effectively. Author Richard Bejtlich is a recognized expert in NSM and shares his 15 years of incident handling experience with the reader. In addition to teaching you how to use key monitoring tools, Bejtlich demonstrates a holistic way of thinking about detecting, responding to, and containing intruders. <i>The Practice of Network Security Monitoring</i> assumes no prior experience with network security monitoring, and covers designing, deploying, building, and running an NSM operation. The book focuses on open source software and vendor-neutral tools, avoiding costly and inflexible solutions.</p></div>