SSFIPS Securing Cisco Networks with Sourcefire Intrusion Prevention System ─ Exam 500-285

Building on the popular Sybex Study Guide approach, this book will provide 100% coverage of the Securing Cisco Networks with Sourcefire IPS exam objectives. The book will contain clear and concise information on crucial security topics. It will include practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience, as well as exam highlights and end-of-chapter review.

The comprehensive study resource provides authoritative coverage of key exam topics and the powerful features of the Cisco Sourcefire System, including:

FireSIGHT technology
In-depth event analysis
IPS tuning and configuration
Snort rules language

Readers will learn how to use and configure next-generation Sourcefire technology, including application control, firewall, and routing and switching capabilities. Readers will also learn to properly tune their systems for better performance and greater network intelligence while taking full advantage of powerful tools for more efficient event analysis, including file type and network-based malware detection. Because the exam focuses on practical applications of important security concepts, the book will include hands-on labs.

Readers will also have access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment and test bank, including an assessment test, chapter tests, bonus practice exam questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable Glossary of the most important terms readers will need to understand.

Todd Lammle, CCSI and SFCP (SourceFire Certified Professional), is the authority on Cisco networking. President of GlobalNet Training & Consulting, Inc., a network integration and training firm, Todd has worked with Fortune 500 companies for nearly 35 years. His Cisco book sales have reached almost 1,000,000 copies in print.John Gay is a Field Security Enablement Lead with Cisco Systems. Prior to Cisco's acquisition of Sourcefire, John served as Director of Instructional Delivery. He has worked in the security industry for over 15 years.Alex Tatistcheff, CISSP, GPEN, GCIH, GCIA, SFCE, is currently a Network Consulting Engineer for Cisco Security Solutions specializing in FireSIGHT. Prior to Cisco's acquisition of Sourcefire, he worked for over five years as a Senior Security Instructor.