Summary:
Tried and true Cisco troubleshooting methodology written by experienced CCIEs including coverage of:

• How to create, operate and use Cisco Access lists
• How to secure a network when access occurs via a Cisco Router
• Complete tutorial on the TCP/IP Protocol and its use with Cisco routers
• Complete explanation of a tested troubleshooting methodology that can be used in many situations

Security discussions include:

• Public network and private network security threats and how to prevent them
• How firewalls and proxy servers can be used as a first line of defense
• How to configure Cisco Routers to accept only specific recognized incoming packets
• Using the Cisco PIX Firewall and the Centri firewall
• How to use the special security features built into Cisco Routers

Table of Contents:
Part I: Introduction
Part II: The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Part III: The Internet Protocol
Part IV: TCP and UDP
Part V: NetWare Overview
Part VI: Router Hardware and Software Overview
Part VII: Working with Access Lists
Part VIII: The PIX Firewall
Part IX: The Centri Firewall