CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure PIX Firewalls Advanced (CSPFA)

Learn how to manage Cisco PIX Firewalls and topics on the CCSP 642-521 CSPFA exam

• Based on the new version of the Cisco Secure PIX Firewalls Advanced course, this book is the recommended self-study tool for the most recent CSPFA exam
• Learn how to configure the best selling brand of firewalls—the Cisco PIX Firewall

CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure PIX Firewalls Advanced (CSPFA), Second Edition covers the management and usage of the best-selling line of PIX Firewalls from Cisco Systems. As a Cisco authorized self-paced tutorial, this book provides a self-study foundation for all CSPFA 642-521 exam topics. This exam is required for the CCSP certification and the Cisco Firewall Specialist designation.

Part 1 includes an introduction to network security, the Cisco SAFE Blueprint, the PIX firewall complete feature list, and an overview of the PIX family of products. Parts 2 and 3 jump into working with the PIX Firewall, PIX Device Manager, translations and connections including NAT and PAT, Object Grouping, and routing options. Part 4 goes into advanced protocols, security, and failover. Part 5 covers VPNs. Part 6 covers PIX Systems Management, and part 7 then reviews special topics like PIX in SOHO networks. An appendix provides readers with a thorough resource guide for security products and information.