In an age when our society relies so heavily on electronic communication, the need for information security is imperative. Given the value and confidential nature of the information that exists on today's networks, CIOs are finding that an investment in security is not only extremely beneficial but also absolutely necessary. Corporations are realizing the need to create and enforce an information security policy. As a result, IT professionals are constantly being challenged to secure their networks by installing firewalls and creating Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that provide secure, encrypted communications over the Internet's vulnerable public infrastructure.

Cisco's industry-leading PIX 500 Series firewall appliances (from the enterprise-class 535, to the plug-and-play SOHO model 501) deliver high levels of performance with unparalleled reliability, availability, and network security. With support for standards-based IPsec, VPNs, intrusion detection features, and a lot more, the PIX is one of the leading firewalls on the market.

Cisco Security Specialist's Guide to PIX Firewalls is a comprehensive guide for network and security engineers, covering the entire line of the PIX firewall product series. This book was written by highly experienced authors who provide high security solutions to their clients using Cisco PIX firewalls on a daily basis. This book covers all the latest and greatest features of PIX firewall software version 6.2, including TurboACLs, object grouping, NTP, HTTP failover replication, PIX Device Manager (PDM), and many others.

We have directed this book towards IT professionals who are preparing for the Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) written...