The easy-to-use guide for learning how to secure networks with the
world-class PIX Firewall Ideal for network administrators with
little or no firewall experience Easily explains how to implement a
security system in small and medium businesses or at home using
graphical PIX Device Manager (PDM) Presents best practices for
locking down network devices, including routers, switches, hosts,
and servers Covers PIX 7.0 and the most recent version of PDMAll
networks need a strong security solution to prevent against the
devastation of worms, viruses, and malicious intruders, but the
reality is that small and medium businesses do not have the
resources to invest in adequate security training. These businesses
need a security solution that is simple to learn and easy to
implement. Cisco PIX Device Manager (PDM) is a feature-rich,
graphical management system that provides administrators with an
easy-to-use interface for Cisco PIX security devices. PDM
simplifies the configuration, operation, and monitoring of Cisco
PIX security appliances.Securing Your Business Using PIX Device
Manager helps readers secure small and medium-sized networks from
network intrusions using PDM, the PIX Firewall, and Cisco Security
Agent. Aimed at the beginner network security administrator, it is
written in simple language and avoids technical jargon. The book
starts by explaining how hackers operate and discusses how to
protect against hacking attacks. Step-by-step instructions for
entering commands into the graphical interface are interlaced with
explanations of what attacks and network threats are mitigated with
the commands. Upon reading this book, users will understand in
simple terms the threats to their networks, the tools and commands
used to mitigate such threats, and any exposures that may be
outstanding when features are not in use.

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