Cisco Firewalls

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Cisco Firewalls thoroughly explains each of the leading Cisco firewall products, features, and solutions, and shows how they can add value to any network security design or operation. The author tightly links theory with practice, demonstrating how to integrate Cisco firewalls into highly secure, self-defending networks. Cisco Firewalls shows you how to deploy Cisco firewalls as an essential component of every network infrastructure. The book takes the unique approach of illustrating complex configuration concepts through step-by-step examples that demonstrate the theory in action. This is the first book with detailed coverage of firewalling Unified Communications systems, network virtualization architectures, and environments that include virtual machines. The author also presents indispensable information about integrating firewalls with other security elements such as IPS, VPNs, and load balancers; as well as a complete introduction to firewalling IPv6 networks. Cisco Firewalls will be an indispensable resource for engineers and architects designing and implementing firewalls; security administrators, operators, and support professionals; and anyone preparing for the CCNA Security, CCNP Security, or CCIE Security certification exams. Key Features The complete, authoritative guide to Cisco firewalls: concepts, design, and deployment for Cisco stateful and application-based firewall security Expert advice on integrating firewalls into complete self-defending network solutions Thorough coverage of Cisco ASA, FWSM, and IOS network firewall operation In-depth coverage of ACE XML gateways, web application firewalls, and Ironport Walks through troubleshooting Cisco firewall failures Exclusive coverage of protecting Unified Communications Table of Contents 1. Firewalls and Network Security2. Cisco Firewall Families Overview3. Configuration Fundamentals4. Learn the Tools. Know the Firewall5. Firewalls in the Network Topology6. Virtualization in the Firewall World7. Through ASA Without NAT8. Through ASA Using NAT9. Classic IOS Firewall Overview10.IOS Zone Policy Firewall Overview11.Additional Protection Mechanisms12.Application Inspection13.Inspection of Voice Protocols14.Identity on Cisco Firewalls15.Firewalls and IP Multicast16.Cisco Firewalls and IPv617.Firewall Interactions