Fundamentals of Network Security Companion Guide Cisco Networking Academy Program

9781587131226

1587131226

The only authorized textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy ProgramCisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Network Security Companion Guide, along with the Fundamentals of Network Security Lab Companion and Workbook and the corresponding online course, provide a thorough introduction to network security.This portable desk reference focuses on the overall security processes based on a security policy with an emphasis in the areas of secure perimeter, secure connectivity, security management, identity services, and intrusion detection. Along with the Cisco Networking Academy Program online course, thisCompanion Guide covers the installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance using Cisco command-line interface (CLI) and web-based device managers on both the Cisco IOS Firewall and the PIX Security Appliance. It also covers how to--Configure Network Address Translation, access lists, stateful traffic inspection, and application filtering-Implement signature-based intrusion detection-Configure identity management using authentication, authorization, and accounting-Configure virtual private networks using industry-standard IPSec for both site-to-site and remote access connectivityThis Companion Guide also includes security appendixes that cover several installation tutorials for various hardware and software products.This book and the course align with the new Cisco Firewall Specialist certification objectives. The Cisco Firewall Specialist encompasses the SECUR (formerly known as MCNS) and Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) exams. You can use this book and the course to begin certification preparation.Cisco Press is a collaboration between Cisco Systems, Inc., and Pearson Education that is charged with developing high-quality, cutting-edge educational and reference products for the networking industry. The products in the Cisco Networking Academy Program series prepare students for careers in the exciting networking field. These products have proven to be strong supplements to the web-based curriculum and are the only print companions that have been reviewed and endorsed by Cisco Systems for Cisco Networking Academy Program use.Companion CD-ROMThe CD-ROM contains 11 hi-res PhotoZoom Activities, 200+ exam- preparation questions in a practice Test Engine, more than 50 hands-on e-Lab Activities, 48 Demonstration Activities, plus 10 professional network security utilities, command references, and other resources for an enhanced learning experience.This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program Series from Cisco Press. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program.