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Firewall curricula

Stefan Drotar — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 01:49:51 GMT

Hello. I would like to ask a question about Cisco firewalls: Are there any books or curricula that cover topic: firewall principles ? My next project includes testing of mentioned device so I am looking for some source of information that helps better understanding of mentioned device . Thanks !

Steve

Re: Firewall curricula

Jouni Forss — Mon, 27 May 2013 13:49:47 GMT

Hi,

Sadly I havent personally yet read any firewall book but will be reading one eventually for CCNP Security certification.

Currently the book for the "Firewall" Exam of CCNP Security is (to my understading unless they have updated it with another version)

CCNP Security FIREWALL 642-617 Official Cert Guide

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/ccnp-security-firewall-642-617-official-cert-guide-9780132748353

I am not sure if this is some old version since it seems that for example CCNA certifications are getting new material at the moment.

Though the above book is something that prepares for the certification exam but I would imagine it goes through alot of basic information regarding the ASA firewall.

- Jouni

Re: Firewall curricula

johnlloyd_13 — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:34:35 GMT

hi stefan,

the "new" firewall course is CCNP Security FIREWALL 642-618.

i'm currently reading/studying the official cert guide by hucaby, garneau and sequeira.

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/ccnp-security-firewall-642-618-official-cert-guide-9781587142710

i've also read a review somewhere that this book is good:

http://www.amazon.com/Accidental-Administrator-Step-Step-Configuration/dp/1449596622

Firewall curricula

Jouni Forss — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:42:00 GMT

Ah,

I was expecting that it might have changed.

So I guess the new material already handles 8.3+ NAT format also.

- Jouni

Firewall curricula

johnlloyd_13 — Mon, 27 May 2013 16:04:09 GMT

hi jouni,

yes, both pre and post 8.3 NAT strategies are covered.

your docu posted in CSC is very helpful understanding the concepts

Firewall curricula

Stefan Drotar — Thu, 30 May 2013 10:55:31 GMT

Thank you guys !

All the best,

Steve

Firewall curricula

Jouni Forss — Thu, 30 May 2013 11:00:36 GMT

Hi,

Glad if it helped out.

There is also some helpfull information in the ASA configuration guides which are naturally free.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html

Though naturally they arent meant as study material on firewall theory but they do provide valuable information in some cases.

If you have found any of the information helpfull please rate the answers

- Jouni