Managing Cisco Network Security

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Summary: Good for the exam
Review: I use this book to prepare the exam MCNS, it meets what I need. It can give a good overview of network security, and enough information on the FireWall, VPN, AAA, Intrusion Detection. It provides enough examples to illustrate the idea, especially for those commands usage. Don't expect this book can give you much in-depth information on all areas, such as network security design, but still can give you an overview and enough information for beginner to intermediate level.

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Summary: Just passed 640-442 (MCNS) with 892
Review: Passed the Cisco security exam using only this book. Has just the right combination of theory, backed by solid examples and explanations.

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Summary: CONCEPTUAL GUIDE
Review: The Syngress publication "Managing Cisco Network Security" provides a decent collection of concepts pertaining to architecting secured information systems. However, I found the book lacking in examples of creative applications and substantially less comprehensive than documentation available on Cisco System's web site. In this respect, I was disappointed with the publication contents.

I would recommend the book to those seeking foundation knowledge in the art of network security while cautioning that expectations of specific Cisco guidance might be better satisfied through research of Cisco repositories.

Rating:
Summary: CONCEPTUAL GUIDE
Review: The Syngress publication "Managing Cisco Network Security" provides a decent collection of concepts pertaining to architecting secured information systems. However, I found the book lacking in examples of creative applications and substantially less comprehensive than documentation available on Cisco System's web site. In this respect, I was disappointed with the publication contents.

I would recommend the book to those seeking foundation knowledge in the art of network security while cautioning that expectations of specific Cisco guidance might be better satisfied through research of Cisco repositories.