Cisco PIX Firewalls Author:Charles Riley (Editor), Umer Khan, Michael Sweeney Cisco PIX Firewall is the world's most used network firewall, protecting internal networks from unwanted intrusions and attacks. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are the means by which authorized users are allowed through PIX Firewalls. Network engineers and security specialists must constantly balance the need for air-tight security (Firewalls) ... more »with the need for on-demand access (VPNs). In this book, Umer Khan, author of the #1 best selling PIX Firewall book, provides a concise, to-the-point blueprint for fully integrating these two essential pieces of any enterprise network. It is fully current with the newest PIX Software Version 7 and is appropriate for the new CSPFA exam covering PIX Software Version 7. This book offers complete coverage of the entire family of Cisco PIX 500 Series Firewalls and PIX Software Version 7. It clearly explains how to leverage the integrated remote access and site-to-site VPN capabilities found in PIX Firewalls, as well as how to securely extend your networks to new environments including tele-workers, remote/satellite offices, business partners, suppliers and customers. The book is current through Software Version 7, which includes major enhancements such as Virtual LAN (VLAN)-based virtual interfaces, OSPF Dynamic Routing, Secure HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTPS) Authentication Proxy, Local User Authentication Database for Network and VPN Access, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Support for VPN Accelerator Card+ (VAC+), DHCP Server Support on Multiple Interfaces. Special attention is paid to configuring for intrusion protection.« less