Check Point Firewall-1 Administration and CCSA Study Guide
Steven Dangerfield · Medical Entomology and Zoology · 2001
From the Book: Preface Welcome to the world of Information Security. This may be the first book you have read on the subject of IT security, firewalls, and hackers. Then again this could be the tenth. Either way, you are here. So, why is Information Security such a hot topic? Are you the right person to read this book? And what should you gain from reading it? The power of the computer has grown significantly over the last 15 years. Now computer users transmit their information over the Internet, be it a small message discussing the next social event, part of an online banking transaction, or the transmission of confidential documents. The term public has great significance, as this is part of the reason for security, as you will read later. That money transfers of one kind or another have entered into the equation and that this money can be lost or stolen has caused Information Security to move higher up on the IT agenda. This book broadly covers three areas; security fundamentals, Check Point FireWall-1 administration, and a study guide for the Check Point Certified Security Administrator exam. No one, but no one, should feel exempt from reading the first part of the book on security fundamentals. If you are new to security, read it twice! Some readers may find that this covers familiar ground, but it's still worth reading. After completing this part of the book, you should have a clear grasp of security. If you are going to be installing and configuring Check Point FireWall-1 then the second part is for you. Here you will be taken through the steps to prepare the firewall's platform and then the installation of FireWall-1. It will become apparent thatno firewall is effective if it is not configured correctly. To this end, all the necessary configurations will be explained and that all-important security policy will be put into effect. Check Point Software Technologies, like many other vendors, has developed a series of certifications that allows security professionals to demonstrate their abilities. Holding the Check Point Certified Security Administrator certification will gain you respect among peers and can aid your career development. The final part of this book guides the reader through the necessary stages to successfully pass the CCSA exam.