IP SPOOFING: A NETWORK THREAT

ABSTRACT Some history of networking is included, as well as an introduction to TCP/IP and internetworking. We go on to consider risk management, network threats, firewalls, and more special-purpose secure networking devices. This is not intended to be a ``frequently asked questions'' reference, nor is it a ``hands-on'' document describing how to accomplish specific functionality. It is hoped that the reader will have a wider perspective on security in general, and better understand how to reduce and manage risk personally, at home, and in the workplace. Network security is a complicated subject, historically only tackled by well-trained and experienced experts. However, as more and more people become ``wired'', an increasing number of people need to understand the basics of security in a networked world. This document was written with the basic computer user and information systems manager in mind, explaining the concepts needed to read through the hype in the marketplace and understand risks and how to deal with them. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS CERTIFICATION PAGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT DEDICATION ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.2STATEMENT OF PROBLEM 1.3PURPOSE OF STUDY 1.4  IMPORTANCE OF STUDY 1.5DEFINITION OF TERMS 1.6ASSUMPTION OF STUDY
CHAPTER TWO 2.0LITERATURE REVIEW
CHAPTER THREE 3.1 NETWORK THREATS AND COUNTERMEASURES Information Gathering Sniffing Spoofing Session Hijacking Denial of Service 3.2  HOST THREATS AND COUNTERMEASURES Viruses, Trojan Horses, and Worms FOOTPRINTING PASSWORD CRACKING 3.4   DENIAL OF SERVICE ARBITRARY CODE EXECUTION UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS APPLICATION THREATS AND COUNTERMEASURES
CHAPTER FOUR 4.1AUTHENTICATION 4.2  COOKIE REPLAY ATTACKS 4.3  Authorization
CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION 5.1LIMITATION OF STUDY 5.2SUGGESTION FOR FURTHER RESEARCH REFERENCES