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If you've heard the term intranet bandied about, but you aren't quite sure what one is, or if you already know that intranet isn't a misspelling of Internet, and you want to get started with the latest, hippest trend in business networking then Building an Intranet For Dummies is for you. In this comprehensive, easy-to-understand reference, IDC Consulting president John W. Fronckowiak reveals much of the essential, practical information his clients hire him to provide.Building an Intranet For Dummies takes you well beyond the intranet hype, explaining not only what an intranet is, but also how to create one for your organization. Fronckowiak shows you how to Decide whether an intranet is right for your organization -- and figure out the best way to put one in place Bring the Internet's proven multimedia-rich, user-friendly World Wide Web technology inside your organization in order to make everything from sales and inventory reports to employee health plan information available through one program: the Web browser Integrate all-important existing databases into your new intranet Connect your intranet to the Internet to create an extranet (no, it's not to have a spare network in case the regular one breaks down) without sacrificing security Set up a firewall that doesn't hamper employees' access to valuable Internet resources Put together an intranet management team to make sure that all departments are getting the most out of the new networkPlus, Building an Intranet For Dummies comes complete with a bonus CD-ROM containing Windows software, such as Internet Explorer Web browsing software from Microsoft An evaluation version of SoftArc's FirstClass Intranet Server Wildcat! Interactive Net Server A tryout version of Claris Home Page 2.0 for creating intranet content ... Read more

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Good for beginners but spends too much time on microsoft.
Good introduction for beginners.However, the book's major drawback is its emphasis on microsoft based products.If you use anything other than microsoft, you will find that you have to skip over significant portions ofthe book. ... Read more

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Intranets and Extranets are the fastest growing use of internet technology and are being adopted by a large number of organizations. `Web-Weaving' is a book for managers which illustrates the benefits and pitfalls of using technology to enhance internal and external connections.The book brings together a number of the hottest subjects in IT and Organizational Development using contributions from innovative thinkers and practitioners in both areas.

The first section defines what web-weaving actual is, describing the huge range of communication technology available to organizations at the moment.The second section reviews web-weaving in practice using case studies of companies using intranet and extranet technology.The third section brings together commentaries from leading players in both the IT and Human Resources fields to predict the future of web-weaving and the huge impact it will have on the way organizations and the people within them will work together in the future.





38 short, lively and entertaining chapters on the hot topics which link working people with digital technology
Features original contributions from very high-profile commentators and future-watchers including Bill Gates, James (`Cybercorp') Martin, Meredith Belbin, and Susanna Opper
Featured international cases include Digital, Parsons Brinkerhof, IPC Magazines, BP and Oracle


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In the last 12 years we have observed amazing growth of electronic communication. From typical local networks through country-wide systems and business-based distributed processing, we have witnessed widespread implementation of computer-controlled transmissions encompassing almost every aspect of our business and private lives.

Internet and Intranet Security Management: Risks and Solutions addresses issues of information security from the managerial, global point of view. The global approach allows us to concentrate on issues that could be influenced by activities happening on opposite sides of the earth. ... Read more

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The book should be re-titled
With the cost of over $60 and having a book that can cover so shallow is a 'rip off'.I think the book should be re-titled as `Idiots for Internet Security'.Even the books from IDG Idiot Series cover more in depth than this one.I spent 5 minutes and dropped this book to the bottom of the shelf. Most titles have a discussion of less than a page and some of them are not even relevant - such as `atomicity'.To be fair, the book should having a warning sign- `Strictly for non technical people'.

Great book for multi national CIO's
Mainly concentrates on the global aspect of Network Security issues. Verygood for people writitng policies for the enterprise. Helps CIO's to get aperspective on what could go wrong in their geographically scatterednetwork and provides insights into how to address those issues. ... Read more

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Supported by global case studies highlighting good practice, and from the results of a survey of Top UK Corporate Intranet developers and consultants, this book addresses practical business concerns and technical issues. It includes advice and commentary received first-hand from professionals experienced in their deployment, operational management and continuing development. ... Read more

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This book is a practical guide to finding solutions to common problems associated with Intranets. The book takes a unique end-user perspective on the role of Intranets within organizations, and it explores how the needs of the end-user often conflict with the needs of the organization, creating a confusion of purpose that impedes the success of Intranet. ... Read more

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Learn why your business needs an intranet and how to create an intranet from start to finish.Avoid costly mistakes prior to development through corporate case studies.Convey and reinforce your business vision through intranet communications.Effectively handle support, maintenance, and upgrade issues. ... Read more

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Interesting book for building an intranet
This is the best book that i have reader. I'm building an Intranet with the help of this book.Each chapter is very good.

Fantastic Book!
I was assigned to setup an intranet for our retail outlet stores and "Corporate Intranet Development" got me off and running in no time.It was easy to read and had all the latest information I needed. The book would be perfect for large corporations, but also fit my needs for the retail market perfectly ... Read more

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Make sure your library's intranet is properly built, resourced, and managed with this start-to-finish new guide. Based on experienced author Martin White's tried and tested guidelines, the Intranet Governance Handbook provides a wealth of practical advice for developing, implementing, and maintaining a successful intranet strategy in any information organization. From initial strategic planning to post-implementation evaluation, White explains all of the crucial steps for building an intranet that balances content, technology, and policy. He provides tips for creating a business case for investing in an intranet, maintaining content quality, encouraging collaboration, integrating social media, managing the intranet, and measuring its impact. ... Read more

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The intranet is among the primary landscapes in which information-based work occurs, yet many info pros continue to view it with equal parts skepticism and dread. In Intranets for Info Pros, editors Mary Lee Kennedy and Jane Dysart and their 10 expert contributors provide support and encouragement to the information professional responsible for implementing or contributing to an intranet. Chapters demonstrate the intranet's strategic value, describe important trends and best practices, and equip info pros to make a key contribution to their organization's intranet success. ... Read more

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A top pick not to be missed
INTRANETS FOR INFO PROS is for informational professionals responsible for implementing or contributing to an intranet, and gathers the experiences of ten expert contributors who describe trends, best practices, and organizational change. Both computer and business libraries will find the details invaluable, surveying the technical directions of intranets and issues ranging from collaboration to management. From tailoring procedures for more effective company use and communications to initiating special governance efforts, INTRANETS FOR INFO PROS is a top pick not to be missed by any collection strong in library science or computer management.

Diane C. Donovan
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The follow-on to Apple Training Series: Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 and Apple Training Series: Mac OS X Directory Services v10.6, this volume takes an in-depth look at the many options provided to administrators to secure access to intranet services. System administrators and other IT professionals will learn how to configure Mac OS X Server v10.6 to provide secure access to vital network services such as web, mail, and calendar from mobile devices such as the iPhone. The Providing Network Services section covers establishing critical network services such as DNS, DHCP, and NAT/Gateway services. Systems & Services focuses on connecting private and public networks securely using firewalls, certificates and VPNs. Finally, the Working with Mobile Devices section teaches students how to successfully configure Snow Leopard Server’s Mobile Access Server and securely deploy intranet services such as web, mail, and calendar services to mobile devices, such as the iPhone, without the need for VPN services.   ... Read more

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A fine classroom primer and text for any advanced computer collection!
Mac OS X Security and Mobility v10.6 provides a powerful Apple-certified training course filled with options for administrators to secure access to intranet sites. It teaches IT professionals now to tweak Mac OS X Server v10.6 to provide secure access to network services and covers the basics of establishing critical services. A fine classroom primer and text for any advanced computer collection!
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Build and maintain impressive corporate intranets with Liferay

• Develop a professional Intranet using Liferay's practical functionality, usability, and technical innovation
• Enhance your Intranet using your innovation and Liferay Portal's out-of-the-box portlets
• Maximize your existing and future IT investments by optimizing your usage of Liferay Portal
• Clear, step-by-step instructions, practical examples, and straightforward explanations

In Detail

Liferay Portal is the world's leading open-source portal platform built on Java and Web 2.0 technologies. It was designed to not only simplify your work experience but cater to your preferences and needs. With this book in hand, you will be able to solve all your Intranet development-related queries. After all, a solution shouldn't just work-it should work for you.

This practical guide gives you hands-on experience on using Liferay Portal. It uses the latest in Java, J2EE, and Web 2.0 technologies to deliver solutions for enterprises across both public and private sectors. This book will help you get to grips with Liferay Portal, allowing you to deploy its flexibility in a number of different scenarios to meet your key business needs.

This book is a complete guide to building an intranet with Liferay-assessing your needs, installing the software, starting using it, deploying portlets, customizing it per your requirements, and training users. The book focuses on leveraging the Liferay framework by configuring the XML files, without changing the underlying Java code. Each chapter gives practical guidance on how to install, use configure, customize, implement, integrate, and enhance Liferay portal. There are many step-by-step examples for better understanding.

Learn how to implement a complete corporate intranet using the features of Liferay

What you will learn from this book

• Install and configure Liferay Portal
• Set up the navigation structure for the intranet
• Manage users, groups, and roles and enable staff to communicate using discussion forums
• Create Wikis, Web Forms, and Polls and manage Blogs and RSS
• Configure instant messaging server, mail server, mail portlet, and SMS text messenger portlet
• Administer communities, use community tools, set up virtual hosting, staging, and publishing for communities
• Handle federated search and OpenSearch and deploy search-based portlets
• Manage Admin portlet and Enterprise Admin portlet
• Integrate with Alfresco, LDAP, and SSO and apply SSO authentication for both portal and portlets

Approach

This book is a practical guide with a very user-friendly approach. The author has taken a virtual enterprise as an example and has used the features of Liferay to build a corporate intranet for that enterprise.

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Good Liferay administration book
Overall a good book to make the reader understand the basic concept upon which Liferay is built as well as those out of the box capabilities it provides. Even though the book is not for Liferay developers they can beneficiate from knowing how Liferay is ultimately used by what I call Operations (Liferay administration) ... [...] ... Read more

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Developing an effective website is important for any organization. While the web designer must create a visually appealing navigable site, the information manager must determine what information is relevant and useful to the end-user. The fully revised and updated edition of this successful book is a guide to developing a website strategy, defining objectives for your website, and gaining an understanding of how to publish information on the web. Since the publication of the first edition the skills required to achieve these aims have become more complex. There is a wider range of authoring software, and users expect more sophisticated sites. Information professionals are finding it necessary to acquire a greater depth of technical skills or a greater understanding of what they wish web designers to do. The contribution of information professionals is now actively sought by web designers, particularly in information-related skills such as metadata and content management, usability, and an understanding of search engines.As well as emphasizing the importance of these major developments, the new edition also covers the many new published standards available.It also examines such key areas as information architecture, content management, portals, weblogs, outsourcing and reputation management. A jargon-busting glossary is provided, together with a helpful list of further reading and other reference sources. This book is a useful guide for all librarians and information managers involved in establishing and managing an operational website. It is essential reading for senior managers wishing to increase their awareness of how best to structure and organize their web service, and who want to understand more about the essential role that library and information professionals should play. A companion website has been prepared and will be continually available to purchasers of this title at: www facetpublishing.co.uk. ... Read more

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Enterprise portals allow companies to contain and controlinformation overload while exploiting Internet ubiquity and instantaccess to information resources. CTR's new report discusses how theenterprise portal transforms static, disparate, and scatteredintranets into standard, easy-to-use gateways to corporate informationresources. The report examines basic portal features, developmenttools, implementation strategies, and key portal vendors and serviceproviders. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

More than a dollar a page?
I simply cannot believe the cost of this book.I actually fell for it, and thought, "Wow, with a price like this, it must be the holy grail of portal resources" -- WRONG.For someone fairly familiar with portals and some of the thinking behind them, you'll find the content un-informative and un-inspiring.The writing isn't that great in terms of continuity and clarity, and there isn't enough detail to make the book worthy as a reference.

Price
The price of this book is too high. I want to see the contents of the book. If its possible?mail me soon.

A good introductory book on Enterprise portals
If you are looking for a good introductory book on corporate/enterprise portals you will find this useful.Introduces the concept and anatomy of a portal, capabilities and features.Provides a brief overview of portal development strategies, development tools and a few interesting case studies (brief!).There are very few publication available (more available by the end of this year) on the emerging concept of corporate portals and consequently this book is a bit overpriced. ... Read more

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Denton explains how to combine new interactive Intranet Web-based technology with new managerial software to focus on strategic decision making, effective team management, and the big picture. ... Read more

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Timothy Kwok, chief ATM Architect for Microsoft Corporation, explains how ATM can support Internet access/services as well as intranets. This is the book that communications professionals in the cable, telecommunications, and computer industries will need to read in order to understand how ATM will interoperate with existing protocols and technologies to make networked multimedia a reality in homes, businesses and schools. ... Read more

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Very Good for Begineering to Learn about ATM/home computing
Before Istarted reading this book I had some idea about ATM. Author explainsfrom scratch giving good background about basic communicationsystems and then starts with why ATM? ,ATM protocol ,reference model andAALx. Finally covering the current trend in home computing . In generallythis book is good start for the people who knows IP and whats to know aboutATM and this is a good self study book.

Good discussion leading to why high speed networks are used
It goes into the basics of bandwidth calculation, leading up to the technologies used to support the different kind of services.

If one were to look for a good read, this book is a good start for a newbie.

Thisbook could be used as a pre-cursor to an indepth research into newtechnologies.

ADSL, ATM, ISDN is mentioned in the book.

Lastly, thisbook is not drab and has some humour in it.

Instructive and practical
I am an Telco engineer implementing adsl and cable modem networks for broadband access service in China. The book came just in time for me because my company is in the stage of building an ATM network providingservice like Internet surfing and experimental vod etc via adsl and cablemodem. And this book has given us quite clear an infrastructure for thepractice.

Impressive,integrated information -- well delivered
I am a teacher and consultant to the telecom industry.I bought the book to sharpen my skill set and increase literacy.I was most impressed with Mr. Kwok's ability to take a highly technical subject and break it down understandably.The end result is that both the "techno-literati" and the "average Joe" are well-served.Mr. Kwok apparently is one of us "techies" who also paid attention in writing class.Kudos for an excellent reference work.

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Intranets are every bit as important as the hypesters say, but they are a lot more difficult to implement.Now, top consultant Jennifer Stone Gonzalez has written the book on maximizing the business impact of your intranet.With profound insight into the cultural, business and technical issues involved, she demonstrates how to:

- Chose among four divergent models of intranet design

- Align web technology with your business goals

- Build intranets that strengthen your company as a community.

Packaged with a CD-ROM which includes state-of-the-art intranet demos from Durand Communications, IntraNetics, Netscape Communication Corporation and RadNet WebShare.Amazon.com Review
Jennifer Stone Gonzalez sees intranets as more than mereenhancements of corporate communications; she sees them as excitingtools for revitalizing the corporate environment and the people whowork there. The 21st Century Intranet is written for people whowant to champion the development on intranets within theirorganization and who want to ensure that the systems developed addvalue to the organization and excitement to the workplace.

Thethrust of the book is on enhancing communication, starting withpersuading upper management to implement intranets wisely and supportthem appropriately. Although Gonzalez discusses the fundamentals ofintranet design and management, she does not refer to them fortechnical matters but for issues of how organizations communicate andlearn. She devotes considerable space to determining which featuresare most valuable on an intranet, getting senior management involved,coordinating the sites of diverse groups, and encouraging employees touse the intranet as their primary communication tool within theorganization--including allaying fears that may arise from theorganizational change an intranet may represent.

Gonzalez alsoaddresses the professional development of those who manageintranets. She discusses concerns such as how to determine the realsuccess of your intranet development efforts, how to make the successapparent to senior management, and how to develop intranet creationand management as a career opportunity. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

What a waste of time...
A. Although the book is only a few years old, it is unfortunately already largely outdated. Considering that intranets have only been around for about 8 years, this book only covers the first 4 years (till about 1997). As the last 4 years are missing, practical relevance of the content is rather low.

B. The entire book (over 470 pages) is just never-ending bla-bla, consisting largely of badly assembled bits and pieces from other authors' published work. There is really no value added anywhere in this book.

C. The amount of typos is just unacceptable

An excellent book for all Intranet Managers and Developers
I believe that, even though this book is over two years old, it is still absolutely foundational to anyone who is an Intranet Project Manager.

Having been a contractor for over five years, dealing primarilyon the e-commerce and marketing side of the Internet, I needed a tool thatwould quickly give me a broad perspective in the Intranet realm.I wasable to complete this book in four days and walk into my new position atState Farm Insurance as the California Web Coordinator with an excellentunderstanding of what needed to be done.Three weeks after starting my newjob, myself and my counterparts from the other areas in the state were ableto prepare and submit a proposal based primarily on what I learned fromthis book.Try that with any other book and you'll still be trying topeice it together.This is an excellent book that's very easy to read andvery informative.

Thanks Jennifer for a job well done.

Intranet development should start here!
This interesting and well-written (style) book discusses the whys, whos, whats and even the whens of successful intranet development. Yes, it also discusses the hows - not the actual software development 'how', but ratherthe oft forgotten yet crucial part that comes before anything else: findingout what users want. It makes a strong case for designing intranets aroundits users, their need for information and the inherent potential of theunderlying internet technology for information exchange. In fact, it wouldappear that Ms. Gonzalez's rendition of the history of the evolution of theinternet is made for the sole purpose of reminding us that its raisond'etre was communal information exchange and hence this is what we shouldbe using it for. More importantly, Ms. Gonzalez presents a realisticframework - at the same time making a strong case - for bottom-up intranetdevelopment: evolving from diverse, distributed informal groups ofinformation-seekers within the same enterprise, then nurtured by intranetchampions and finally "sold" to top management as a cleareconomic choice to other means of information and knowledge sharing. Sheeven goes through the pains of preparing generic proposals for sellingintranet projects to top management. This book is an essential startingpoint for top management and intranet champions in undertaking any ITproject (period)! Heeding Ms. Gonzalez's words is sure to save manyIT-itchy companies much time, effort and money!

A good starting place, in spite of all the typos
This book is a good place to start if you have been tasked with starting up an intranet. While it is a bit repetitive, the author makes her case forimportant issues like user-centered design, the criteria of a successfulintranet and moving away from the first of four models of an intranet. Itwill expose you to the most important issues surrounding the design,implementation and running of an intranet.

The book is really let down byits poor editing; be prepared for, on average, one typo per page and quitea few grammatical errors as well. I find these niggles irritating andinexcusable, especially from a publisher like Prentice Hall.

Thought provoking and insightful.
By far the best book I've read on the "why" of intranet development.This goes directly to the heart of business success and how an intranet can complement and enhance that success.I've dogeared, bookmarked,highlighted or reread countless sections. ... Read more

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Intranet Working shows how to implement and use a browser as a front end, replacing a more expensive system. This book explains how an administrator can use front end software to expand server services, such as implementing e-mail, improving efficiency via customized file exchange, and developing a local area network into a virtual data exchange. ... Read more

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For nonbeginners who want the intracate details of networkng
I read this book when it first came out in the beginning of '96. It goes into great detail about network theory, tcpip, and unix and NT networking, then goes into hands on explanations of setting up a web server, ftp server, and more, though most of it is catered towards unix. This is not a book for beginners, or for the faint at heart. It goes to the heart of the subject and gets technical very quickly, but the author does an excellent job of explaining things clearly and concisely. It's not the right book for someone who just wants to set up some servers on a corporate lan, especially if it's NT, but for those looking for the theory and inner workings of different protocols, and how these work with various internet services primarily on unix boxes, this could be an excellent reference! ... Read more

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Companies are building intranets at an unprecedented rate because they leverage existing technology, increase communications, provide a unified interface to information, and reduce costs. This new 218-page CTR report is an invaluable guide to developing and implementing intranet security policies and procedures that allow an organization to take full advantage of intranet benefits without compromising company computing resources.

Intranets: An Emerging Business Resource

Intranets are revolutionizing the way organizations function. Internal Web servers have moved from being a repository for simple shared content to encompassing applications that interact with legacy systems. Unfortunately, these advantages also bring critical risks if the intranet is not properly secured.

CTR's new report, Intranet Security, is designed to help information systems (IS) managers and other information security personnel work together to build secure corporate intranets.

The report discusses the misconception that intranets are intrinsically more secure than Internet applications and explains why businesses must evaluate their risk level before implementing a security policy. Specific security tools and the future of intranets are also examined in detail.

Intranet Security: Internal and External Risks

CTR's Intranet Security report evaluates the internal and external risks related to intranets, including: data theft, viruses, Web server vandalism, client security, and reusable passwords.

Reusable passwords act as the doorway for intruders in 72% of attacks. The report addresses the need for strong authentication methods, such as one-time passwords (OTP) and digital certificates.

The report also explores the risks associated with providing remote intranet access. Virtual private networks (VPNs) provide a means to securely connect remote offices to the intranet. The technology behind VPNs is examined, as well as the cost of providing access using VPNs versus leased lines.

Because intranets are typically open to the entire company, the majority of security breaches are committed internally. The report discusses this issue and offers valuable information on how to protect your organization against internal security breaches.

Intranet Security Solutions

Intranet Security offers an in-depth discussion of available intranet security products and technologies.Perhaps the most well-known measure for securing intranets is the use of firewalls. The report compares the different types of firewall products, describes the capabilities and limitations of firewalls, and offers a set of guidelines for successfully operating firewalls.

Another key technology for securing intranets is encryption. The report assesses the need for encryption and offers an overview of important encryption concepts and technologies such as public key encryption, digital signatures, and the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

Developing an Intranet Security Policy

Developing an intranet security policy is the most important measure that organizations can take to improve their security. While existing security policies may address computing and network issues, intranet policies must cover such areas as intranet publishing guidelines and employee use of the Internet.

CTR's new report provides specific steps for putting together an effective intranet security policy, including conducting a corporate audit, monitoring computer and Internet use, and educating intranet users.Information on how to respond to security incidents and advice on hiring security staff is also included.

Future Trends in Intranet Security

Intranet Security includes a discussion of trends in the intranet security market, including all-in-one solutions, increased use of security outsourcing, and predictions that intranet security breaches will increase in the short-term as many organizations are reactive rather than proactive in implementing intranet security.One important, and very popular, trend in corporate intranets involves making intranets available to third parties. Extended intranets, called extranets, allow customers and business partners access to the intranet. This connection enables the use of technologies such as E-commerce.

Intranets offer strategic advantages to businesses by creating a centralized knowledge base, enabling collaboration, and providing a standard interface to information across all hardware platforms. As intranets grow into trusted resources, relied on by employees and customers alike, the need to protect them becomes paramount.

This new report from CTR includes the tools and information necessary to help ensure the protection and success of your corporate intranet. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Makes easy reading of a more than difficult subject
This book highlights all of the myths, problems andrisks associated withintranet security succinctly and simply.It then offers pragmatic advicethat would benefit any organization that takes its security seriously.Amust read for those responsible for putting together company securitypolicies. ... Read more