Don Parker

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Don Parker is an independent consultant. In addition to network security he also teaches TCP/IP analysis as well as log file interpretation.

He remains very active in the field of information security by writing articles, and continually upgrading his skills. Currently he holds the GCIA certification, and also works for SANS in a local mentor capacity for the GCIA track in his hometown.

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Detecting Network Intrusions with Packet Filtering
Publish Date: Jul. 22, 2004An intrusion detection system (IDS) can scan your network for suspicious packets, but someone has to review the logs. Having previously shown how to construct packet filters, Don Parker demonstrates how to analyze an intrusion attempt, in order to gauge your network's security. Filtering IDS Packets
Publish Date: Jun. 17, 2004Intrusion detection systems (IDS) can scan your network for suspicious packets but someone has to review the logs. Even if you find something odd, can you wade through hundreds of thousands of packets looking for evidence? Clever security administrators understand how to narrow down the search. Don Parker explains how to use Berkeley packet filters and bitmask filters to improve your IDS use.

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