• Identify PIX Firewall features, models, components and benefits

• Describe PIX Firewall installation procedures

• Upgrade software images

• Configure inbound and outbound access through the PIX Firewall

• Configure multiple interfaces on the PIX Firewall

• Configure the PIX Firewall as a DHCP server

• Configure the PIX Firewall as a DHCP client

• Configure the PIX Firewall to send messages to a syslog server

• Perform password recovery

• Configure access control and content filtering on the PIX Firewall

• Configure special protocol handling on the PIX Firewall

• Configure attack guards and SSH

• Configure AAA on the PIX Firewall

• Configure and test failover using the PIX Firewall

• Configure the IDS feature set

• Configure a site-to-site VPN utilizing the PIX Firewall

• Install PIX Device Manager and use it to configure the PIX Firewall

• Test and verify PIX Firewall operations

• Configure Cisco IOS Firewall Context-based Access Control

• Configure authentication proxy with Cisco IOS software

This course is recommended for Cisco customers who implement and maintain CSPFA, Cisco Channel Partners who sell, implement, and maintain CSPFA, and Cisco System Engineers who support sales of CSPFA and security product solutions.

To fully benefit from CSPFA, the student should posses the following prerequisite skills and knowledge:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or equivalent level knowledge.

• Completion of the Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) course or a working knowledge of network security.

• Experience with the Windows NT operating system and a basic understanding of the UNIX operating system.

Preparation for Exam 642-521.
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