Alex Tatistcheff

This book is focused on Firepower essentials. In it, you will find practical, best practice recommendations for configuring and using Firepower. Each best practice is listed in the table of contents so you can quickly find it along with an explanation of why it is important. Essential Firepower will help you learn how to effectively configure and use this system, what is important, and what is not. The best way to use this book is to read each of the recommendations with their associated explanation and decide if they are right for you. Not every recommendation will be applicable to your Firepower deployment. However, you will find that most will provide valuable real-world information and insight into the type of tuning that will bring out the true value and potential of your Firepower system. The goal of this book is not to be just another tome on the switches, knobs and dials available to configure and tune the Firepower NGFW. The primary focus is to provide pragmatic, real-life information and advice to network and security administrators who use this system day-to-day. You will get the benefit of the author's 14 years of experience as a user, instructor and consultant with the Sourcefire 3D and FireSIGHT/Firepower system. If you are ready to learn the practical application of Firepower technology, and to gain understanding you won't get from the official documentation, then this book is for you.

Cisco has announced big changes to its certification program. As of February 24, 2020, all current certifications will be retired, and Cisco will begin offering new certification programs. The good news is if you’re working toward any current CCNA certification, keep going. You have until February 24, 2020 to complete your current CCNA. If you already have CCENT/ICND1 certification and would like to earn CCNA, you have until February 23, 2020 to complete your CCNA certification in the current program. Likewise, if you’re thinking of completing the current CCENT/ICND1, ICND2, or CCNA Routing and Switching certification, you can still complete them between now and February 23, 2020. 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 capabilitiesUnderstand how to accurately tune your systems to improve performance and network intelligence while leveraging powerful tools for more efficient event analysisComplete hands-on labs to reinforce key concepts and prepare you for the practical applications portion of the examinationAccess 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.