Cisco Security Specialist's Guide to PIX Firewall

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 608 pages
• Published by: Syngress
• Edition: 1st Edition December 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1931836639
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1931836630
• Book Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.1 x 2 inches
• Weighs: 2 pounds

Product Description
Cisco Security Specialist's Guide to PIX Firewall immerses the reader in the highly complicated subject of firewall implementation, deployment, configuration, and administration. This guide will instruct the reader on the necessary information to pass the CSPFA exam including protocols, hardware, software, troubleshooting and more.

Cisco Security Specialist's Guide to PIX Firewall introduces the basic concepts of attack, explains the networking principals necessary to effectively implement and deploy a PIX firewall, covers the hardware and software components of the device, provides multiple configurations and administration examples, and fully describes the unique line syntax native to PIX firewall configuration and administration.

Ø Coverage of the Latest Versions of PIX Firewalls. This book includes coverage of the latest additions to the PIX Firewall family including the CiscoSecure PIX Firewall (PIX) software Release 6.0.
Ø Must-have desk reference for the serious security professional. In addition to the foundation information and dedicated text focused on the exam objectives for the CSPFA, this book offers real-world administration and configuration support. This book will not only help readers pass the exam; it will continue to assist them with their duties on a daily basis.
Ø Firewall administration guides? Syngress wrote the book. Syngress has demonstrated a proficiency to answer the market need for quality information pertaining to firewall administration guides. Configuring ISA Server 2000: Building Firewalls for Windows 2000 (ISBN: 1-928994-29-6) and Checkpoint Next Generation Security Administration (ISBN: 1-928994-74-1) are currently best sellers in the security market.

About The Author
Umer Khan (CCIE #7410, MCSE, SCSA, SCNA, CCA, SCE, CNX) is the Manager of Networking and Security at Broadcom Corporation. Umer's department is responsible for the design and implementation of global LAN/MAN/WAN solutions that are available with 99.9% up time (planned and unplanned), as well as all aspects of information security. Among other technologies, Broadcom's network consists of Cisco switching gear end-to-end, dark fiber, OC-48 SONET, DWDM, 802.11 wireless, multi-vendor virtual private networks (VPNs), and voice over IP (VoIP) technology. The information security group deals with policies, intrusion detection and response, strong authentication, and firewalls. Umer has contributed to several other books, including the Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 8 Study Guide (ISBN: 007-212369-9) and Sniffer Pro Network Optimization & Troubleshooting Handbook (Syngress Publishing, ISBN: 1-931836-57-4). Umer received a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Charles Riley (CCNP, CSS1, CISSP, CCSA, MCSE, CNE-3) is a Network Engineer with a long tenure in the networking security field. Charles has co-authored several books including Syngress Publishing’s Configuring Cisco Voice Over IP, Second Edition (ISBN: 1-931836-64-7). He has designed and implemented robust networking solutions for large Fortune 500 and privately held companies. He started with the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca, AZ, eventually finishing his Army stretch as the Network Manager of the Seventh Army Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Currently Charles is employed as a Network Security Engineer for Hypervine in Kansas, where he audits and hardens the existing security of customers, as well as deploying new security architectures and solutions. Charles holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida.

Reader Reviews
I got this book to configure a Cisco Secure ACS with VPN clients, and i reached my goal. And you can get many other topics in a cookbook style. You can read the technical information or only take ideas from examples. Excellent PIX firewall book.