Check Point VPN-1/ FireWall-1 NG Administration - Softcover

Andrew Ratcliffe; Inti Shah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072223421 ISBN 13: 9780072223422

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2003

Synopsis

Completely reviewed by technical experts at CheckPoint, this valuable tool shows network administrators and engineers the essentials of installing, running, and troubleshooting the Nokia VPN-1/FireWall-1 enterprise system. Includes case studies and ready-to-use applications, and a CD-ROM with sample software and solutions.

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About the Authors

Andrew Ratcliffe has more than 14 years experience in delivering technical solutions to Internet Service Providers and large enterprises. He has considerable experience in delivering VPN-1/Firewall solutions that focus on secure web-hosting architectures. Andrew specializes in networking, e-commerce platform design, and VPN and IDS solutions. Andrew is senor Product Developer for Energis, the UKs largest provider of ISP connectivity, where he develops secure network services using Check Point, Nokia, and Cisco products. He currently holds the Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MCSE, and Check Point CCSE NG accreditations. Andrew lives with his wife Anne and son James in Yorkshire England

Inti Shah, CCNA, CCSE NG, Nortel Networks NNCSE has worked in the networking industry for more than 15 years in both enterprise and service provider environments. He has considerable experience working with blue chip companies delivering solutions focused on Enterprise Security and Resilient Network Architectures. Inti's specializations are VPN, Intrusion Detection, Content Security and Managed Security Services. Inti is a Senior Security Architect for Boxing Orange, a UK based Cisco Security and VPN Partner.

From the Back Cover

Your complete resource for managing Check Point's leading firewall software

Keep your internal network and proprietary data safe from outside attacks by implementing Check Point's state-of-the-art Internet security software. This definitive resource contains in-depth details for installing, configuring, and managing the latest release of VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG effectively. You'll find complete coverage of everything from basic architecture and system requirements to advanced configuration, encryption schemes, and policy server troubleshooting. Get performance guidelines, use certificates, upgrade to VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG from previous versions, and discover valuable troubleshooting advice from expert authors who have day-to-day experience working with this next generation technology. Definitive, comprehensive, and practical, this book is essential for anyone working with VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG.Install VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG on Solaris, Windows, Nokia, and Linux Add network interface cards, configure DNS and routing, and obtain and install patches Work with the security policy by masking and disabling rules Block connections and use the log and system status viewer Find out about content security and the Content Vectoring Protocol (CVP) Set up load balancing algorithms Deploy SYNDefender and defend against SYN flood attacks Understand various types of authentication--user, client, and session Implement IKE encryption and get policy server troubleshooting tips Get details on NG Feature Packs FP1, FP2, and FP3

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072223421
• ISBN 13: 9780072223422
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544