CCSP CSIDS Exam Certification Guide (Hardcover, 1st Revised edition)

The official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco CCSP Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System exam

• The only official self-study book for the CSIDS exam
• Introduces features and functions of the Cisco Intrusion Detection System solution
• Includes all book features of this best-selling series: Chapter Review Questions, Foundation Summaries, and more
• Comprehensive test engine on companion CD-ROM assesses understanding of the topics and concepts covered in the book

"CCSP CSIDS Exam Certification Guide" covers all of the major topics on the CSIDS exam, providing readers occasion to practice the skills critical for everyday administration and troubleshooting of Cisco's intrusion detection system solution. Each chapter of the "CCSP CSIDS Exam Certification Guide" tests readers' knowledge of the subjects through specially designed assessment and study features. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes assess readers' knowledge and help them decide how much time to spend on each section. The Foundation Topics sections provide details on exam topics. Each chapter also includes a Foundation Summary section that highlights essential concepts for quick reference and study. The final section of this book includes scenarios dedicated to working with the Cisco IDS solution. These scenarios include a description of the problem, a portion of the system configuration, debug output, and suggestions to help readers resolve the issue and become more familiar with the inner workings of the IDS solution, while reinforcing understanding of the key concepts covered throughout the book.

Earl Carter is a member of the Security Technologies Assessment Team (STAT) that is part ofConsulting Engineering (CE) at Cisco Systems. His duties involve performing security evaluations on numerous Cisco products and consulting with other teams within Cisco to help enhance the security of Cisco products. In this manner, he has examined various products from the PIX Firewall to the Cisco CallManager. Earl has been working in the field of computer security for eight years and lives in Texas.