Cisco PIX Firewalls, VPNs and Intrusion Protection:

This book will offer complete coverage of the entire family of Cisco PIX 500 Series Firewalls. The book clearly explains how to leverage the integrated remote access and site-to-site VPN capabilities found in PIX Firewalls, as well as how to securely extend their networks to new environments including teleworkers, remote/satellite offices, business partners, suppliers and customers. The book is current through Software Version 6.3, which includes major enhancements such as Virtual LAN (VLAN)-based virtual interfaces, OSPF Dynamic Routing, Secure HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTPS) Authentication Proxy, Local User Authentication Database for Network and VPN Access, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Support for VPN Accelerator Card+ (VAC+), DHCP Server Support on Multiple Interfaces. Special attention is paid to configuring for Intrusion Protection. The book can also serve as a Study Guide for the CSPFA 642-521 exam.