[...]... PM xxv Foreword CCSP SNPA Exam Certification Guide, Third Edition, is an excellent self-study resource for the CCSP SNPA exam Passing the exam validates the knowledge and ability to configure, operate, and manage Cisco PIX 500 Series Security Appliances and Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances It is one of several exams required to attain the CCSP certification Cisco Press Exam Certification... As with any Cisco certification exam, it is best to be thoroughly prepared before taking the exam There is no way to determine exactly which questions are on the exam, so the best way to prepare is to have a good working knowledge of all subjects covered on the exam Schedule yourself for the exam and be sure to be rested and ready to focus when taking the exam Tracking CCSP Status You can track your... marketplace at nearly the same rate The first edition of the CCSP Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced Exam Certification Guide was on the shelves for approximately four months when Cisco Systems, Inc., completed the production release of PIX version 6.3(1) and, consequently, updated the certification exam to reflect the additional features available in the new release The second edition was a rewrite to include the... configuration examples that might or might not work—it is up to you to determine if the configurations fulfill the requirement and why This book was written as a guide to help you prepare for the SNPA certification exam It is a tool—not the entire toolbox That is to say, you must use this book with other references (specifically Cisco TAC) to help you prepare for the exam Remember that successfully completing the exam. .. Professional (CCSP) certification and consists of the following exams: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ SNPA Cisco Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (642-522) SNRS—Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (642-502) IPS—Securing Networks Using Intrusion Prevention Systems (642-532) HIPS—Securing Hosts Using Cisco Security Agent (642-513) SND—Securing Cisco Network Devices (642-551) Taking the SNPA Certification Exam As... essential part of your exam preparation and a valuable addition to your personal library Don Field Director, Certifications Cisco System, Inc March 2006 1526fmfw95.book Page xxvi Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:07 PM xxvi Introduction This book was created as a tool to assist you in preparing for the Cisco Securing Networks with PIX and ASA Certification Exam (SNPA 642-522) Why the Third Edition? ” Network security... source can adequately prepare you for the SNPA exam unless you already have extensive experience with Cisco products and a background in networking or network security At a minimum, you will want to use this book combined with http://www.cisco.com/public/support/tac/ home.shtml to prepare for this exam Assessing Exam Readiness After completing a number of certification exams, I have found that you do not... exams, I have found that you do not really know if you are adequately prepared for the exam until you have completed about 30 percent of the questions At this point, if you are not prepared, it is too late Be sure that you are preparing for the correct exam This certification exam is SNPA 3.3 and is a relatively new exam The best way to determine your readiness is to work through this book’s “Do I Know... firewall The final chapter of this book is dedicated to case studies/scenarios ■ CD-Based Practice Exam On the CD included with this book, you will find a practice test with more than 200 questions that cover the information central to the SNPA exam With the customizable testing engine, you can take a sample exam that focuses on particular topic areas or randomizes the questions Each test question includes... know to complete this exam These are, of course, the same topics required for you to be proficient with the Security Appliance We have broken down these topics into foundation topics and have covered each topic in the book Table I-1 lists each foundation topic and provides a brief description of each Table I-1 SNPA Foundation Topics and Descriptions Where It’s Covered in the Book SNPA Exam Topic Area Related . Press CCSP SNPA Official Exam Certification Guide Third Edition Michael Gibbs Greg Bastien Earl Carter Christian Abera Degu 1526fmfw95.book Page i Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:07 PM ii CCSP. Degu 1526fmfw95.book Page i Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:07 PM ii CCSP SNPA Official Exam Certification Guide, Third Edition Michael Gibbs Greg Bastien Earl Carter Christian Abera Degu Copyright. provide information about the Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (SNPA) 642-522 exam toward the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification. Every effort has been made to make this book