Copyright 2012

Edition: 1st Book

ISBN-10: 1-58714-255-4

ISBN-13: 978-1-58714-255-0 CCNP Security IPS 642-627 Official Cert Guide David Burns Odunayo Adesina, CCIE® No. 26695 Keith Barker, CCIE No. 6783 . Master CCNP Security IPS 642-627 exam topics . Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes . Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks . Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD-ROM Learn, prepare, and practice for exam success CCNP Security IPS 642-627 Official Cert Guide is a best-of-breed Cisco exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCNP Security IPS exam. Senior security engineers David Burns, Odunayo Adesina, and Keith Barker share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. CCNP Security IPS 642-627 Official Cert Guide presents you with an organized test-preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. The companion CD-ROM contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine that enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take a complete, timed exam. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. CCNP Security IPS 642-627 Official Cert Guide is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco 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. The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP Security IPS exam, including Cisco IPS software, hardware, and supporting applications

Network IPS and IDS deployment architecture

Installing and maintaining Cisco IPS physical and virtual sensors

Traffic analysis

IPS signatures and responses

Anomaly-based operations

Improving alarm response and quality

Managing and analyzing events

High availability and performance

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CCNP Security IPS 642-627 Official Cert Guide focuses specifically on the objectives for the Cisco CCNP Security IPS exam. Senior security engineers David Burns, Odunayo Adesina, and Keith Barker share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. CCNP Security IPS 642-627 Official Cert Guide presents you with an organized test-preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. This official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP Security IPS exam, including Cisco IPS software, hardware, and supporting applications

Network IPS and IDS deployment architecture

Installing and maintaining Cisco IPS sensors

Traffic analysis

IPS signatures and responses

Anomaly-based operations

Improving alarm response and quality

Managing and analyzing events

Cisco IPS virtual sensors

High availability and high performance

Configuring and maintaining ASA AIP SSM, ISR NME-IPS and AIM, and IDSM-2