Ccsp Cisco Secure Vpn Exam Certification Guide: Ccsp Self-Study (Official Cert Guide) - Hardcover

Roland, John F.; Newcomb, Mark J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1587200708 ISBN 13: 9781587200700

Publisher: Cisco Systems, 2003

Synopsis

The official study guide for the Cisco Secure VPN exam #9E0-121

• The only Cisco authorized exam certification guide for the new CSVPN exam
• Pre- and post-chapter quizzes help assess knowledge and identify areas of weakness
• Overviews and Foundation Summaries present complete and quick review of all CSVPN exam topics
• CD-ROM test engine provides practice with more than 200 questions

As security demands continue to increase for enterprise and service provider networks, the number of employees working from remote locations requiring an efficient and rapid virtual private network connection grows as well. The Cisco Secure line of products and services are focused on providing the seamless operation of these remote networks with the maximum level of security available. Organizations using this suite of products and services need networking professionals with proven skills at getting the highest levels of both security and network operability. This need has created a booming demand for the Cisco Systems security certifications that verify those skills and abilities.

The CSVPN exam is one of the components of the CCSP certification and Cisco VPN Specialist focused certification. CCSP Cisco Secure VPN Exam Certification Guide (CCSP Self-Study) provides CSVPN exam candidates with a comprehensive preparation tool for testing success. With pre- and post-chapter tests, a CD-ROM-based testing engine with more than 200 questions, and comprehensive training on all exam topics, this title brings the proven exam preparation tools from the popular Cisco Press Exam Certification Guide series to the CSVPN candidate.

About this title

About the Author

John F. Roland, CCNP, CCDP, CSS-1, MCSE, is a security specialist working for Ajilon Consulting. John has worked in the IT field for more than 22 years, from COBOL programming on IBM mainframes, LAN/WAN design and implementation on U.S. military networks, and, more recently, to the development of Cisco and Microsoft certification training materials.

Mark J. Newcomb, CCNP, CCDP, is the owner and lead security engineer for Secure Networks in Spokane, Washington. Mark has more than 20 years of experience in the networking industry. The last six years have been devoted to designing security solutions for a wide variety of clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. He is the co-author of Cisco Secure Internet Security Solutions by Cisco Press, as well as two other networking books.

From the Back Cover

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.

CCSP Cisco Secure VPN Exam Certification Guide is a comprehensive study tool that enables you to master the concepts and technologies required for success on the CSVPN exam. Each chapter of the CCSP Cisco Secure VPN Exam Certification Guide tests your knowledge of the exam subjects through sections that detail exam topics to master and areas that highlight essential subjects for quick reference and review. Challenging chapter-ending review questions and exercises test your knowledge of the subject matter, reinforce key concepts, and provide you with the opportunity to apply what you've learned in the chapter. In addition, a final chapter of scenarios pulls together concepts from all the chapters to ensure you can apply your knowledge in a real-world environment. The companion CD-ROM testing engine enables you to take practice exams that mimic the real testing environment, focus on particular topic areas, and refer to the electronic text for review.

This book is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cisco Systems
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1587200708
• ISBN 13: 9781587200700
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 592