CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN), 2nd Edition

Product Description

Cisco authorized self-study book for CCSP 642-511 foundation learning

• Understand the underlying principles of VPNs
• Learn about and identify proper implementation of remote access and site-to-site VPNs
• Identify the features, functions, and benefits of the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Series
• Configure and test a remote access VPN using preshared keys on the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator
• Work with the RIP and OSPF dynamic routing protocols
• Gain proficiency with the VPN Client Firewall
• Apply digital certificates on the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator
• Use the Cisco 3002 Hardware Client to configure and test a remote access VPN
• Implement advanced VPN client features such as load balancing, reverse route injection, and the appropriate use of backup servers
• Configure LAN-to-LAN VPNs on the Cisco 3000 Concentrator
• Offer granular user-level security with user and unit authentication
• Learn how to use VPN through NAT and resolve real-world implementation challenges
• Provide a sound level of support and administration skills for day-to-day management of a VPN 3000 Concentrator-based VPN by utilizing the tools resident in the Concentrator

CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN), Second Edition, is a complete reference for professionals who intend to work with virtual private networks (VPNs) using IPSec. It includes detailed coverage of the VPN 3000 Concentrator, a scalable remote access platform that offers encryption, high availability, and superior performance. In addition to acting as a valuable study aid for the CCSP CSVPN 642-511 exam, this book is an invaluable theory and configuration guide for the VPN 3000 series of products, with its thorough coverage of concentrators, hardware clients, and software clients.

CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN), Second Edition, is a Cisco authorized, self-paced learning tool that helps you gain mastery over all techniques and technologies related to Cisco Systems VPN products. Chapter overviews bring you quickly up to speed and prepare you to get to work on securing your network. Detailed configuration examples allow you to take advantage of Cisco VPN products in no time. Unique chapter-ending review questions reinforce key concepts and test your knowledge.

Whether you are seeking a reference guide to plan, administer, and maintain a VPN based upon the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator or are looking for a study guide for the 642-511 exam, CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN), Second Edition, is the reference you are looking for.

CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN), Second Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

This volume is in the Certification Self-Study Series offered by Cisco Press. Books in this series provide officially developed training solutions to help networking professionals understand technology implementations and prepare for the Cisco Career Certifications examinations.

Praise For CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN), 2nd Edition

CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN), Second Ed.
Reviewer Name: Mark G. Reyero
Reviewer Certification: CCIE No. 12932

CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks is the Cisco authorized self-study book for the CSVPN Exam 642-511. I personally used this book as my primary study resource for the CSVPN exam, which I passed with flying colors (934/1000), thanks in most part to this book.

The book format mirrors the CSVPN class format. The first chapter is nearly identical to all the other CCSP courses, discussing the general principles of network security, including types of threats and attacks. The opening chapter also reviews the fundamentals of VPNs and IPSec, which should be a review for those readers who have already passed the SECUR exam.

Chapter 2 jumps right in the meat of the course material, with an introduction to the 3000 Series VPN Concentrators. Subsequent chapters walk the reader through setting up the VPN Concentrators, from Quick Configuration mode, through complex configuration scenarios using Preshared Keys, Digital Certificates, Load Balancing, and Redundancy. Additional topics also cover the 3002 Hardware Client as well as the Cisco VPN Software Client.

The book does a terrific job presenting the material. Each chapter includes numerous screen shots relating to that chapter’s specific topic. In fact, I was able to replicate many of the example configurations in my home lab.

The book obviously does not cover the latest Concentrator Release 4.7. While it is probably too soon to expect Cisco to begin testing the new 4.7 features (such as SSL VPNs), the student is advised to check www.cisco.com for the latest exam roadmap. As mentioned earlier, I highly recommend this book for any student preparing for the CSVPN Exam 642-511. Every question that I encountered in the exam was covered in the book. When Cisco does begin testing 4.7 features, the student should be able to easily augment this text with additional information from www.cisco.com.

Sample Chapter(s)

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Index

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Table of Contents

Foreword.


Introduction.


1. Network Security and Virtual Private Network Technologies.