Cisco ASA, PIX, and FWSM Firewall Handbook (Companion Guide)

This book has been my companion since I first laid my hands on firewall. I bought this book from Amazon just to be able to read it anywhere on Cloud Reader, my phone or my tablet. This book has never failed to answer any question I had thrown at it. Its goes right up there as a gem in my bookshelf.The book is well written, easy to understand and with enough examples to cement the concept in your mind.

Great seller. Great quality product.

Good book. a little dated

The book was exactly what I needed

I'm unhappy with this book. it says ASA on the cover but this book is clearly written for PIX firewalls. They don't even mention VPN in the book.

Great Cisco 642-524 exam preparation. Hucaby is god when it comes to Cisco adaptive security devices.

Cisco ASA, PIX, and FWSM Firewall HandbookSecond EditionAuthor : David HucabyPublisher: Cisco PressReviewed by: Michael CooterPros: Thorough, comprehensive, and in-depthCons: Not for ASA/PIX Novices, more suited for Firewall admins with solid experience. More of a reference than a book you would read cover to cover.Chapter List: Chapter 1, "Firewall Overview", Chapter 2 "Configuration Fundamentals" Chapter 3 "Building Connectivity", Chapter 4 "Firewall Management", Chapter 5 "Managing Firewall Users", Chapter 6 "Controlling Access Through the Firewall", Chapter 7 "Inspecting Traffic", Chapter 8 "Increasing Firewall Availability with Failover, Chapter 9 "Firewall Load Balancing", Chapter 10 "Firewall Logging", Chapter 11 "Verifying Firewall Operation", Chapter 12 "ASA Modules", Appendix A, "Well-Known Protocol and Port Numbers, Appendix B "Security Applicance Logging Messages"Book Review:Cisco ASA, PIX and FWSM Firewall Handbook is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference manual that belongs on the shelf of anybody who manages a Cisco Firewall device. At nearly 870 pages, this is not a small book that you would want read cover to cover, but instead an excellent reference that you would use to learn more about a specific topic of ASA and PIX administration.I am familiar with the author, David Hucaby from reading his CCNP Switching book, written in 2000. Hucaby has a very clear and insightful writing style and has the ability to take complex topics and break them down to a more understandable level for novices.Chapters of interest to me were on Firewall Load Balancing , Traffic Inspection, also the on Failover.Summary:I highly recommend this book for any administrator who is responsible for an ASA or PIX. This book is not an great introduction to the topic, but would be better suited as a companion to "Securing Your Business with Cisco ASA and PIX Firewalls" by Greg Alebar.

I just got some new 5520's to augment my enterprise, and this book does a fantastic job of explaining everything I need to know to set up and configure them. I have seen far worse from both Cisco Press, and others. Chapters are clear, good illustrations and easy to follow. There is a one star review that is NOT applicable to this edition at all -- This book is all about ADSM, ASA, and PIX. The only reason it does not get 5 stars, is that it could have more real world examples given, or perhaps some good troubleshooting tips for ensuring the configuration gives the exact results desired.

very good technical books, well written with a lot of clarifications and exemples, helps mastering the subject in production networks