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CCSP SECUR Exam Certification Guide (CCSP Self-Study, 642-501)

Prepare for the new CCSP SECUR 642-501 exam with the only Cisco authorized SECUR preparation guide available

* The only SECUR guide developed in conjunction with Cisco, providing the most accurate and up-to-date topical coverage
* Electronic testing engine on CD-ROM provides flexible assessment features and feedback on areas for further study
* Modular writing style and other features from the Exam Certification Guide series provide candidates with superior learning and topic retention

This title is primarily intended for networking professionals pursuing the CCSP certification and preparing for the SECUR 642-501 exam, one of five CCSP component exams. The materials, however, appeal to an even broader range of networking professionals seeking a better understanding of the policies, strategies, and techniques of network security. The exam and course, Securing Cisco IOS Networks (SECUR), cover a broad range of networking security topics, providing an overview of the critical components of network security. The other component exams of CCSP then focus on specific areas within that overview, like PIX and VPNs, in even greater detail.

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CCSP Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced Exam Certification Guide (CCSP Self-Study)

Official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco 9E0-111 and 642-521 CSPFA exams

Coverage of the CSPFA topics enables you to identify and fill your knowledge gaps before the exam date. You’ll learn about:

* The comprehensive line of Cisco PIX Firewall products and the technology and features central to each one
* Transport protocols, Network Address Translation (NAT), and Port Address Translation (PAT)
* Using access control lists and URL filtering
* Use and configuration of group objects
* Attack guards and intrusion detection
* Concepts that support failover as well as configuration information
* Enabling a secure virtual private network (VPN)
* Using Cisco PIX Device Manager to configure a firewall and to create VPNs

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CCSP CSI Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition

The official self-study test preparation guide for the CCSP CSI exam 642-541

This study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCSP CSI exam, including

* Classifying and mitigating network attacks
* Securing designs for small, medium-sized, remote-user, and enterprise networks
* Understanding the SAFE network modules
* Using Host IPS and the Cisco Security Agent
* Identifying security threats
* Securing a wireless network
* Applying the SAFE Blueprint to networks utilizing IP telephony
* Implementing appropriate security products to prevent or counteract vulnerabilities
* Defining a security policy
* Using the Cisco Secure product portfolio, including perimeter security, IDS, secure connectivity, security management, and Cisco AVVID
* Understanding the SAFE architectural overview

CCSP CSI Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is a best-of-breed Cisco exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CSI exam. Inside, you’ll find preparation hints and test-taking tips to help you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual and hands-on knowledge of network security.

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CCSP Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced Exam Certification Guide (CCSP Self-Study), 2nd Edition

Official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco CSPFA 642-521 exam

Coverage of the CSPFA topics enables you to fill your knowledge gaps before the exam date. You’ll learn about:

* The comprehensive line of Cisco PIX Firewall products and the technology and features central to each one
* Transport protocols, Network Address Translation (NAT), and Port Address Translation (PAT)
* Reporting, tool use, and administration using Firewall MC
* Using access control lists and URL filtering
* Attack guards and intrusion detection
* Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) deployment and configuration
* Concepts and configurations that support failovers
* Enabling a secure virtual private network (VPN)
* Using Cisco PIX Device Manager to configure a firewall and create VPNs

Becoming a CCSP distinguishes you as part of an exclusive group of experts, ready to take on today’s most challenging security tasks. Administration of the Cisco PIX Firewall is a difficult and complex task, critical for protecting a network. Whether you are seeking a PIX-focused certification or the full-fledged CCSP certification, learning what you need to know to pass the Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) exam will qualify you to keep your company’s network safe while meeting business needs.

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CCSP Cisco Secure VPN Exam Certification Guide

Official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco 9E0-121 and 642-511 CSVPN exams

Coverage of the CSVPN topics enables you to identify and fill your knowledge gaps before the exam date. You’ll learn about:

* Configuring Cisco VPN 3000 concentrators and VPN 3002 Hardware Clients for remote access
* Enabling secure VPNs using IPSec technologies
* Peer authentication using preshared keys and digital certificates
* Using Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT) over VPNs
* Administering and monitoring VPN concentrators in remote-access and LAN-to-LAN networksUtilizing IPSec protocols and features
* Configuring VPN Client personal firewall support through the VPN concentrator
* Integrated unit and interactive user authentication through the Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client

Becoming a CCSP distinguishes you as part of an exclusive group of experts, ready to take on today’s most challenging security tasks. Installation and configuration of Cisco VPN 3000 Series concentrators and Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Clients are critical tasks in today’s network environments, especially as reliance on the public Internet as an extension of business networks increases. Whether you are seeking a Cisco VPN Specialist Certification or the full-fledged CCSP Certification, learning what you need to know to pass the CSVPN (Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks) exam qualifies you to keep your company’s network safe while meeting its business needs.

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CCSP SNRS Exam Certification Guide

Official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco SNRS exam 642-502

* Attack threats
* Router management and administration
* Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and Cisco Secure Access Control Server
* RADIUS and TACACS+
* Cisco IOS® Firewall feature set
* Securing networks with Cisco routers
* Mitigating Layer 2 attacks
* IPsec and Easy Virtual Private Network (VPN)
* Security Device Manager (SDM)

CCSP SNRS Exam Certification Guide is a best-of-breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the SNRS exam. Network security engineers Greg Bastien, Sara Nasseh, and Christian Degu share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve your knowledge of router and switch security. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

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CCSP IPS Exam Certification Guide
Official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco IPS exam 642-532

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the IPS exam, including:

* IPS concepts
* Command-line interface (CLI) and IPS Device Manager (IDM) configuration modes
* Basic sensor and IPS signature configuration
* IPS signature engines
* Sensor tuning
* IPS event monitoring
* Sensor maintenance
* Verifying system configuration
* Using the Cisco IDS Module (IDSM) and Cisco IDS Network Module
* Capturing network traffic

CCSP IPS Exam Certification Guide is a best of breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the IPS exam. Cisco Security Test Engineer Earl Carter shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve your Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) knowledge. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

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