CCSP: Complete Study Guide (642-501, 642-511, 642-521, 642-531, 642-541) [Hardcover]

Todd Lammle (Author), Wade Edwards (Author), Tom Lancaster (Author), Justin Menga (Author), Eric Quinn (Author), Jason Rohm (Author), Carl Timm (Author), Bryant Tow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0782144225 | ISBN-13: 978-0782144222 | Publication Date: April 1, 2005

The Most Comprehensive and Current CCSP Self-Study Solution on the Market!

Here's the comprehensive and economical self-study solution that will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to approach the CCSP exams with confidence. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the reputation as the leading publisher for certification study guides, this book provides:

• Clear and concise information on securing Cisco internetworks
• Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience
• Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine and electronic flashcards

And of course, you'll find in-depth coverage of all official objectives for all five exams required for the CCSP:

• 642-501: Securing Cisco IOS Networks
• 642-511: Cisco Secure VPN
• 642-521: Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced
• 642-531: Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System
• 642-541: Cisco SAFE Implementation

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The Most Comprehensive and Current CCSP Self-Study Solution on the Market!

Here's the comprehensive and economical self-study solution that will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to approach the CCSP exams with confidence. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the reputation as the leading publisher for certification study guides, this book provides:

• Clear and concise information on securing Cisco internetworks
• Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience
• Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine and electronic flashcards

And of course, you'll find in-depth coverage of all official objectives for all five exams required for the CCSP:

• 642-501: Securing Cisco IOS Networks
• 642-511: Cisco Secure VPN
• 642-521: Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced
• 642-531: Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System
• 642-541: Cisco SAFE Implementation

About the Author

Wade Edwards, CCIE, has over 15 years of networking experience and has been actively involved in the computer industry for over 24 years.

Todd Lammle, CCNP is CEO and Chief Scientist of RouterSim, LLC and President of GlobalNet Training, Inc., and is the author of the best-selling CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide from Sybex.

Tom Lancaster, CCIE, is a consultant with IBM Global Services.

Justin Menga, CCIE, is a Network Solutions Architect in the wireless and e-infrastructure field in New Zealand.

Eric Quinn, CCSI, CCNP + Voice is an Arizona-based instructor and security consultant.

Jason Rohm, CCIE, is a network consultant and adjunct instructor from Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Carl Timm, CCIE, has over 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of large scale IP-based internetworks.

Bryant Tow has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry as an instructor and entrepreneur.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1213 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782144225
• ISBN-13: 978-0782144222
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.7 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,890,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Probably not worth the purchase, July 28, 2005

By 

J. McCormick (Marlton, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCSP: Complete Study Guide (642-501, 642-511, 642-521, 642-531, 642-541) (Hardcover)

In preparing for Cisco exams, I read the Amazon reviews before deciding on study material. When I decided to pursue a CCSP certification, I was disappointed to see the poor reviews that the Sybex books received. The only book to receive good reviews was the 642-501 Secur book.

I then saw that Sybex had released a brand new "Complete" book for the CCSP. I assumed that Sybex would read reviews such as the ones listed in Amazon to improve this publication. I believe I was wrong. I can not be completely sure but I believe that this Complete version is just a combination of the individual books, with no updating.

I used this Complete book to study for the 642-501 (seeing as how the individual Sybex book received decent reviews). The disturbing item was that the Secur section of the Complete book still did not include information on SDM and Router MC, two topics that I was quizzed on when I took the exam. Fortunately, I had read the Amazon reviews on the individual book and was prepared by supplementing my study on these two items.

I am forced to believe that the publication of this book was an effort by Sybex to soley make money and not to better their their product offering.

I used the CiscoPress book to pass the 642-511 exam. I am currently using the CiscoPress book to study for the 642-521 exam.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy, this book is completely outdated, October 15, 2010

By 

M. Moore (Microsoft) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCSP Complete Study Guide: Exams 642-501, 642-511, 642-521, 642-531, 642-541 (Hardcover)

At first I thought amazon was just skimpy on the CCSP training books, but I came to the realization that there just isn't any self-study books by Cisco or 3rd parties on the current (2010) CCSP certification exam.

If you do a search for "CCSP" here on amazon, or even on google, there just isn't any study curriculum out there for these following current CCSP cert exams:

642-504 SNRS
642-524 SNAF
642-533 IPS

there are another set of 3 electives where you choose one:
642-591 CANAC
642-545 MARS
642-515 SNAA