This chapter introduced the different CLI modes and discussed the initial configuration of the Cisco ASA. It presented a brief overview of the networking technologies, such as IPv6, DHCP, NTP, and SNMP, and provided examples of how to set them up. Telnet and SSH were discussed as the remote-management protocols. This chapter also assisted in system maintenance features such as image upgrade, image, and password recovery methods. The last section discussed the security appliance monitoring capabilities, such as system logging, SNMP, and a set of show commands to check the status and health of the device.
Part I: Product Overview
Introduction to Network Security
Product History
Hardware Overview
Part II: Firewall Solution
Initial Setup and System Maintenance
Network Access Control
IP Routing
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
Application Inspection
Security Contexts
Transparent Firewalls
Failover and Redundancy
Quality of Service
Part III: Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Solution
Intrusion Prevention System Integration
Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco IPS Software via CLI
Part IV: Virtual Private Network (VPN) Solution
Site-to-Site IPSec VPNs
Remote Access VPN
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Part V: Adaptive Security Device Manager
Introduction to ASDM
Firewall Management Using ASDM
IPS Management Using ASDM
VPN Management Using ASDM
Case Studies