The first versions of this publication were embraced by way of millions of Cisco ASA pros, from newcomers to specialists. the hot third variation has been stronger and up-to-date to hide the most recent Cisco ASA model 9.x (and earlier models 8.x as well). All configurations, instructions and examples within the ebook are acceptable for all ASA 5500 and 5500-X units and should paintings on ASA model 9.x.

This publication is loaded with uncooked functional recommendations, step by step configuration tutorials, and greater than 50 community diagrams to provide an explanation for the eventualities. additionally it is whole configuration examples and real-world instances that you'll now not locate anyplace else. there isn't any fluff or redundant details.

Topics coated during this ebook comprise the middle ASA firewall positive aspects in addition to the main frequently-encountered eventualities that you'll locate in genuine international networks. The booklet is written through community safety specialist Harris Andrea, a Cisco qualified expert with greater than 18 years of ASA adventure, and specializes in simplicity and practicality rather than advanced theory.

Some of the themes coated comprise the following:

• Getting began with Cisco ASA Firewalls (User Interface, entry Modes, software program updates, password restoration etc).
• Basic Firewall Configuration (Basic Configuration Steps).
• Configuring community tackle Translation (NAT) for pre-8.3 and post-8.3 versions.
• Configuring DMZ Networks.
• Configuring and utilizing entry keep an eye on Lists (ACLs).
• Configuring VLANs and Subinterfaces.
• Configuration of possibility Detection (Basic, complex, and Scanning probability Detection).
• IKEv1 and IKEv2 IPSEc VPNs (site-to-site VPN, distant entry VPN etc).
• Anyconnect safe Mobility consumer (SSL VPN, IKEv2 VPN, certificates Authentication etc).
• Configuring Active/Standby Stateful Failover.
• Advanced positive factors of machine Configuration.
• Authentication Authorization and Accounting (AAA) Configuration.
• Configuration of id Firewall.
• Configuring Routing Protocols on ASA (Static Routes, RIP, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, EIGRP).
• Modular coverage Framework Configuration (Class Maps, coverage Maps etc).
• Configuring caliber of provider (QoS)-Traffic Policing, Shaping, Voice precedence Queueing etc.
• Cisco ASA 5505.
• PLUS a lot MORE

For ASA5500-X versions, the booklet doesn't hide subsequent iteration Firewall beneficial properties reminiscent of ASA CX, Cloud net defense or net defense necessities. notwithstanding, all of the content material integrated within the ebook will paintings on 5500-X models.