CCIE Practical Studies: Security (CCIE Self-Study)

Hands-on preparation for the CCIE Security lab examPrepare for the CCIE Security lab exam with comprehensive practice lab scenarios designed to test your readiness to take the actual examEnhance your network security deployment skills by examining the wealth of case studies and lessons in each chapterUnderstand the security capabilities of Cisco IOS Software and Catalyst 3550 switches, VLANs, and IP addressingConfigure ATM, Frame Relay, and ISDN connectivityEvaluate the common security problems associated with IP routing, including coverage of RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocolsExamine security practices for Cisco devices that can be utilized to increase security on the network, including access lists, IP services, and Cisco IOS Software and CatOS securityLearn how to implement AAA, basic and advanced VPNs, and VPDNsDiscover effective deployment techniques for the Cisco PIX and IOS FirewallsLearn the steps necessary to deploy IDS on the PIX Firewall and Cisco IOS SoftwareCCIE Practical Studies: Security leads you through the requirements of the CCIE Security one-day lab exam by providing practical lab exercises designed to model complex security solutions. These lab scenarios help you to master the broad scope of technologies needed to succeed on the CCIE Security lab exam and provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge that you can apply to your everyday job as a network security expert.Serving the dual role of expert-level network security reference and CCIE Security lab exam preparation tool, CCIE Practical Studies: Security begins with a review of routing and switching fundamentals and builds upon this foundation with more advanced requirements of modern network security technology. Each chapter contains technology overviews coupled with mini-lab scenarios that demonstrate practical application of the technology. The book concludes with a final chapter containing complete lab scenarios that integrate the concepts and technologies covered in all the earlier chapters. These comprehensive labs mimic the types of scenarios candidates face on the actual one-day lab exam.CCIE Practical Studies: Security is part of a recommended study program from Cisco Systems that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press.This unique approach enables readers to practice and hone their internetworking skills while preparing for Cisco certification exams.