CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide (CCIE Self-Study) (Hardcover)

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Official self-study test preparation guide for the CCIE Security written exam

Review all CCIE Security written exam topics, including:

• Switching concepts, routing protocols, and WAN protocols, including PPP, ISDN, and Frame Relay
• DNS, TFTP, Secure Shell, Secure Socket Layer Protocol, NTP, and SNMP
• Cisco IOS(r) Software specifics, including password security, password recovery, and standard and extended access lists
• Encryption technologies and security protocols, including TACACS+, RADIUS, and KerberosWindows and UNIX operating system security issues
• Cisco security applications, including Cisco PIX(r) Firewall, VPN, IDS, and Cisco Policy Manager
• Basic security methods and the evolution of new secure networks including packet filtering, proxies, and NAT/PAT
• Network security policies, vulnerabilities, and protection techniques

With increased reliance on networking resources to provide productivity gains and corporate revenue contributions, the need for network security has never been higher. Rising concerns over corporate espionage, cyber-terrorism, financial fraud, and theft of proprietary information have radically increased the demand for highly skilled networking security professionals. One of the most sought-after and highly valued networking certifications, the Cisco Systems CCIE Security certification is answering the need for technical expertise in this critical market by distinguishing the top echelon of internetworking experts.

CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide is a comprehensive study tool for the Security written exam. Written and reviewed by members of the CCIE Security team at Cisco, this book helps you understand and master the material you will need to know to pass the written exam. Designed to optimize your study time, this book helps you assess your knowledge of the material at the beginning of each chapter with customized quizzes for each topic. Increase retention of key concepts by reviewing summaries of crucial concepts. Test your comprehension with chapter-ending review questions. Determine your assimilation of knowledge and get a taste for the CCIE Security lab exam with two complete practice lab scenarios focused on security and routing and switching topics. Take timed practice exams that mimic the real testing environment with the CD-ROM test engine or customize the test bank to focus on the topics for which you need the most help. Along with an electronic version of the text, a complete copy of Henry Benjamin's previously published CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Cram is also presented on the CD-ROM as an additional bonus.

CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide is part of a recommended study program from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press.I am positive individuals will inevitably gain extensive security network knowledge during their preparation by using this book."
-Gert De Laet, Product Manager, CCIE Security, Cisco Systems, Inc.

Companion CD-ROM
CD contains a test engine with over 300 questions, lab equipment suggestions, sample configurations, and a bonus electronic copy of the complete CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Cram text.

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Official self-study test preparation guide for the CCIE Security written exam

Review all CCIE Security written exam topics, including:

* Switching concepts, routing protocols, and WAN protocols, including PPP, ISDN, and Frame Relay
* DNS, TFTP, Secure Shell, Secure Socket Layer Protocol, NTP, and SNMP
* Cisco IOS(r) Software specifics, including password security, password recovery, and standard and extended access lists
* Encryption technologies and security protocols, including TACACS+, RADIUS, and KerberosWindows and UNIX operating system security issues
* Cisco security applications, including Cisco PIX(r) Firewall, VPN, IDS, and Cisco Policy Manager
* Basic security methods and the evolution of new secure networks including packet filtering, proxies, and NAT/PAT
* Network security policies, vulnerabilities, and protection techniques

With increased reliance on networking resources to provide productivity gains and corporate revenue contributions, the need for network security has never been higher. Rising concerns over corporate espionage, cyber-terrorism, financial fraud, and theft of proprietary information have radically increased the demand for highly skilled networking security professionals. One of the most sought-after and highly valued networking certifications, the Cisco Systems CCIE Security certification is answering the need for technical expertise in this critical market by distinguishing the top echelon of internetworking experts.

CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide is a comprehensive study tool for the Security written exam. Written and reviewed by members of the CCIE Security team at Cisco, this book helps you understand and master the material you will need to know to pass the written exam. Designed to optimize your study time, this book helps you assess your knowledge of the material at the beginning of each chapter with customized quizzes for each topic. Increase retention of key concepts by reviewing summaries of crucial concepts. Test your comprehension with chapter-ending review questions. Determine your assimilation of knowledge and get a taste for the CCIE Security lab exam with two complete practice lab scenarios focused on security and routing and switching topics. Take timed practice exams that mimic the real testing environment with the CD-ROM test engine or customize the test bank to focus on the topics for which you need the most help. Along with an electronic version of the text, a complete copy of Henry Benjamin's previously published CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Cram is also presented on the CD-ROM as an additional bonus.

CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide is part of a recommended study program from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit cisco/go/authorizedtraining.

"This book will be a valuable asset for potential CCIE Security candidates. I am positive individuals will inevitably gain extensive security network knowledge during their preparation by using this book."
-Gert De Laet, Product Manager, CCIE Security, Cisco Systems, Inc.

Companion CD-ROM
CD contains a test engine with over 300 questions, lab equipment suggestions, sample configurations, and a bonus electronic copy of the complete CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Cram text.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 648 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press (April 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587200651
• ISBN-13: 978-1587200656
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,095,770 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Henry, please return your CCIE plaque(s), June 4, 2005

By	caskote (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

I'm a R&S CCIE, but have been working on security for the last 6 years. As I have to go thru my recert, decided to go with the security written exam.

I had read the reviews for this book before buying it - including the one from bam - but decided to give it a try - heck, is from CiscoPress, who gave us the Routing TCP/IP vol I and II - how bad can this one be?

Easy: it isn't bad. It is WORSE. Period. No excuses. I read the book in about 8 hours, and I have to admit that after reading 1/2 of it, I felt sorry for whoever is preparing the written CCIE exam and actually uses this books. There's hardly one page (no kidding) without an error. Not talking about syntax errors - talking about conceptual errors, half digested ideas.

I want my money back - this books actually deserves -1 stars. I had to skip thru the whole IPSec section - I was afraid I was actually going to remember any of it, and totally wreck what I knew.

Stay away from this book.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must Buy For The CCIE Security Written Exam, July 10, 2005

By	Niloufer Tamboly - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide (CCIE Self-Study) (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide (CCIE Self-Study) (2nd Edition) (Ccie Self-Study)
by Henry Benjamin ISBN 1587201356
This book is mapped to the New CCIE Security Written Exam 350-018. I'll answer the question most frequently asked "Can this book be the only book for passing the CCIE Security Written Exam" NO this is the short answer the long answer follows...
The book contains a 'Do I know this Already' Quiz before every chapter begins and this helps a lot in gauging the amount of work need for that chapter. The questions and Labs following the chapter have a humbling effect just in case we feel we know a lot. The links provide a great place for further studies in the weaker areas and help in conserving time while studying as otherwise navigating through the Cisco website quickly and not straying off the subject is not an art which I have mastered so far. I saved myself a lot of time reading from this book and from the links (some of them have been moved).
The NOTE boxes provide a great deal of information very quickly and are very helpful for revision.
The e-book helps me always have the book on my laptop as some times I don't feel like carrying the bulky book with me and continue my preparation whenever I have extra time.
Even though no single book can claim to cover everything which can and will be asked on the CCIE Security Written Exam Henry Benjamin makes a sincere effort and I congratulate him on this.
I found a number of typos and errors but none of which affect the content. I assume that a CCIE Security candidate would have enough knowledge to discern a few obvious mistakes in the text. But then one does not accept such mistakes form a Cisco Press Book.
This book is meant for the CCIE Security Written Exam but contains a lengthy LAB which according to me robs me of the precious pages (112 to be precise) which could have included more information about the Security Written Exam.
I find the coverage of Telephony Best Practices and Wireless Best Practices inadequate, six pages in all. But the link provided in the Note to Wireless Best Practices is awesome.
The 500 questions provided on the CD helps in identifying the weak areas and improving confidence towards the end.
The author is a triple CCIE and a key member of the CCIE global team and has written questions for the written exam. I feel buying this book is a good investment towards our quest for the coveted CCIE Security Certification. When you plan on pursuing this certification I would suggest that one should start with this book and then fill up the gaps with other books and the CISCO website.
I give this book 4 stars on a scale of 5, 5 being the highest. I strongly recommend this book.
Niloufer Tamboly, CISSP

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a quailty book, August 17, 2005

By	USAccie guru "Guru" (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide (CCIE Self-Study) (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

The book is aimed at the right cccie candidte and even has sample labs written by exisiting and ex-proctors, those that believe there is a better guide are kidding themselves, it was reviewed internally by the ccie security program amanger as written in the preface and helped me pass the exam with one read, there are many other reviews that highlight the great qualities of this book, do not be confused, this is what you need to take the written and guides you with the lab which as far as I can see is more difficult than the real lab, MUST HAVE book,