Check Point VPN-1/ FireWall-1 NG Administration

Completely reviewed by technical experts at CheckPoint, this valuable tool shows network administrators and engineers the essentials of installing, running, and troubleshooting the Nokia VPN-1/FireWall-1 enterprise system. Includes case studies and ready-to-use applications, and a CD-ROM with sample software and solutions.

Your complete resource for managing Check Point's leading firewall software

Keep your internal network and proprietary data safe from outside attacks by implementing Check Point's state-of-the-art Internet security software. This definitive resource contains in-depth details for installing, configuring, and managing the latest release of VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG effectively. You'll find complete coverage of everything from basic architecture and system requirements to advanced configuration, encryption schemes, and policy server troubleshooting. Get performance guidelines, use certificates, upgrade to VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG from previous versions, and discover valuable troubleshooting advice from expert authors who have day-to-day experience working with this next generation technology. Definitive, comprehensive, and practical, this book is essential for anyone working with VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG.

• Install VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG on Solaris, Windows, Nokia, and Linux
• Add network interface cards, configure DNS and routing, and obtain and install patches
• Work with the security policy by masking and disabling rules
• Block connections and use the log and system status viewer
• Find out about content security and the Content Vectoring Protocol (CVP)
• Set up load balancing algorithms
• Deploy SYNDefender and defend against SYN flood attacks
• Understand various types of authentication--user, client, and session
• Implement IKE encryption and get policy server troubleshooting tips
• Get details on NG Feature Packs FP1, FP2, and FP3