Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS 640-554) Foundation Learning Guide, Second Edition

Introduction

Network security is a complex and growing area of IT. As the premier provider of network security devices, Cisco Systems is committed to supporting this growing segment of the industry.

This book teaches you how to design, configure, maintain, and audit network security. It focuses on using Cisco IOS routers for protecting the network by capitalizing on their advanced features as a perimeter router, as a firewall, as an intrusion prevention system, and as a site-to-site VPN device. The book also covers the use of Cisco Catalyst switches for basic network security. While covering the topic of authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA), this book also introduces Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS). The final chapter also ...