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Book Title: Mastering Enterprise Networks (2nd Ed)

Subtitle: Step-by-step labs to create, attack and defend enterprise networks

by Mathew J. Heath Van Horn, PhD

Edited by Kyle Wheaton

Book Description: A hands on guide to create a personal lab space on an average laptop or PC which allows any learner to follow step-by-step instructions to create various enterprise networks and learn how to defend and attack these networks. The first edition is located here: http://commons.erau.edu/oer-main/67

License:
Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial

Contents

Book Information

Book Description

Mastering Enterprise Networks, is a comprehensive guide to building, defending, and attacking enterprise networks. It covers a wide range of topics, from network fundamentals to advanced security concepts. The book is well-organized and easy to follow, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced network professionals.

One of the strengths of this book is its focus on hands-on learning. The book includes 50 chapters of labs that allow readers to practice the concepts they have learned. These labs are a great way to reinforce your understanding of enterprise networks while developing practical skills.

This book covers security from multiple perspectives. The book helps anyone learn a variety of security threats and countermeasures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanning. This information is essential for anyone who wants to protect their enterprise network from cyberattacks.

Each lab was tested by novices and experienced cyber workers.  The youngest tester was only 12 years old and many labs were tested by people with no cyber experience at all.  Each tester’s learning experience was incorporated into each lab to reflect how n00bs learned the material so that everyone could learn from these labs.

Overall, Mastering Enterprise Networks is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about enterprise networks. The book is comprehensive, well-written, and easy to follow. The hands-on labs are a great way to reinforce your understanding of the concepts, and the coverage of security is essential for anyone who wants to protect their network.

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Authors

Mathew J. Heath Van Horn, PhD

License

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Mastering Enterprise Networks (2nd Ed) Copyright © 2025 by Mathew J. Heath Van Horn is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

Subject

Computing and Information Technology

Metadata

Title
Mastering Enterprise Networks (2nd Ed)
Authors
Mathew J. Heath Van Horn, PhD
Editor
Kyle Wheaton
Illustrator
Romana A. Heath Van Horn
Contributors
Jacob Christensen; Bernard Correa; Raechel Ferguson; Sawyer Hansen; Justin La Zare; Julian Romano; and Dante Rocca
License

Icon for the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License

Mastering Enterprise Networks (2nd Ed) Copyright © 2025 by Mathew J. Heath Van Horn is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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Primary Subject
Computing and Information Technology
Additional Subject(s)
Computer fraud and hacking, Computer networking and communications, Client–Server networking, Networking standards and protocols, Computer applications in industry and technology, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Computer and video games
Institution
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Publisher
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Publisher City
Prescott
Print ISBN
979-8-9852614-6-2