SSFIPS Securing Cisco Networks with Sourcefire Intrusion Prevention System-Study Guide

  • 5h 26m
  • Alex Tatistcheff, John Gay, Todd Lammle
  • Sybex
  • 2016

Up the ante on your FirePOWER with Advanced FireSIGHT Administration exam prep

Securing Cisco Networks with Sourcefire IPS Study Guide, Exam 500-285, provides 100% coverage of the FirePOWER with Advanced FireSIGHT Administration exam objectives. With clear and concise information regarding crucial next-generation network security topics, this comprehensive guide includes practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience, exam highlights, and end of chapter reviews. Learn key exam topics and powerful features of the Cisco FirePOWER Services, including FireSIGHT Management Center, in-depth event analysis, IPS tuning and configuration, and snort rules language.

Gain access to Sybex's superior online learning environment that includes practice questions, flashcards, and interactive glossary of terms.

  • Use and configure next-generation Cisco FirePOWER services, including application control, firewall, and routing and switching capabilities
  • Understand how to accurately tune your systems to improve performance and network intelligence while leveraging powerful tools for more efficient event analysis
  • Complete hands-on labs to reinforce key concepts and prepare you for the practical applications portion of the examination
  • Access Sybex's online interactive learning environment and test bank, which includes an assessment test, chapter tests, bonus practice exam questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary

Securing Cisco Networks with Sourcefire IPS Study Guide, Exam 500-285 provides you with the information you need to prepare for the FirePOWER with Advanced FireSIGHT Administration examination.

About the Authors

Todd Lammle, CCSI and SFCP (SourceFire Certified Professional), is the authority on Cisco networking. President of GlobalNet Training & Consulting, Inc., a network integration and training firm, Todd has worked with Fortune 500 companies for nearly 35 years. His Cisco book sales have reached almost 1,000,000 copies in print.

John Gay is a Field Security Enablement Lead with Cisco Systems. Prior to Cisco's acquisition of Sourcefire, John served as Director of Instructional Delivery. He has worked in the security industry for over 15 years.

Alex Tatistcheff, CISSP, GPEN, GCIH, GCIA, SFCE, is currently a Network Consulting Engineer for Cisco Security Solutions specializing in FireSIGHT. Prior to Cisco's acquisition of Sourcefire, he worked for over five years as a Senior Security Instructor.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • Assessment Test
  • Getting Started with FireSIGHT
  • Object Management
  • IPS Policy Management
  • Access Control Policy
  • FireSIGHT Technologies
  • Intrusion Event Analysis
  • Network-Based Malware Detection
  • System Settings
  • Account Management
  • Device Management
  • Correlation Policy
  • Advanced IPS Policy Settings
  • Creating Snort Rules
  • FireSIGHT v5.4 Facts and Features
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