Develop your cybersecurity knowledge to obtain CCNA Cyber Ops certification and gain professional skills to identify and remove potential threats Key Features Explore different security analysis tools and develop your knowledge to confidently pass the 210-255 SECOPS exam Grasp real-world cybersecurity skills such as threat analysis, event correlation, and identifying malicious activity Learn through mock tests, useful tips, and up-to-date exam questions Book DescriptionCybersecurity roles have grown exponentially in the IT industry and an increasing number of organizations have set up security operations centers (SOCs) to monitor and respond to security threats. The 210-255 SECOPS exam is the second of two exams required for the Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops certification. By providing you with fundamental knowledge of SOC events, this certification validates your skills in managing cybersecurity processes such as analyzing threats and malicious activities, conducting security investigations, and using incident playbooks. You'll start by understanding threat analysis and computer forensics, which will help you build the foundation for learning intrusion analysis and incident response principles. The book will then guide you through vocabulary and techniques for analyzing data from the network and previous events. In later chapters, you'll discover how to identify, analyze, correlate, and respond to incidents, including how to communicate technical and inaccessible (non-technical) examples. You'll be able to build on your knowledge as you learn through examples and practice questions, and finally test your knowledge with two mock exams that allow you to put what you've learned to the test. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills to confidently pass the SECOPS 210-255 exam and achieve CCNA Cyber Ops certification. What you will learn Get up to speed with the principles of threat analysis, in a network and on a host device Understand the impact of computer forensics Examine typical and atypical network data to identify intrusions Identify the role of the SOC, and explore other individual roles in incident response Analyze data and events using common frameworks Learn the phases of an incident, and how incident response priorities change for each phase Who this book is forThis book is for anyone who wants to prepare for the Cisco 210-255 SECOPS exam (CCNA Cyber Ops). If you're interested in cybersecurity, have already completed cybersecurity training as part of your formal education, or you work in Cyber Ops and just need a new certification, this book is for you. The certification guide looks at cyber operations from the ground up, consolidating concepts you may or may not have heard about before, to help you become a better cybersecurity operator.

Deploy and configure vSphere infrastructure and learn to effectively create and administer vSphere virtual machines Key Features Implement advanced network virtualization techniques Configure and administer vSphere high availability Enhance your data center virtualization skills with practice questions and mock tests Book DescriptionThis exam guide enables you to install, configure, and manage the vSphere 6.5 infrastructure in all its components: vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines, while helping you to prepare for the industry standard certification. This data center book will assist you in automating administration tasks and enhancing your environment's capabilities. You will begin with an introduction to all aspects related to security, networking, and storage in vSphere 6.5. Next, you will learn about resource management and understand how to back up and restore the vSphere 6.5 infrastructure. As you advance, you will also cover troubleshooting, deployment, availability, and virtual machine management. This is followed by two mock tests that will test your knowledge and challenge your understanding of all the topics included in the exam. By the end of this book, you will not only have learned about virtualization and its techniques, but you'll also be prepared to pass the VCP6.5-DCV (2V0-622) exam. What you will learn Deploy and configure vSphere infrastructure Create and administer vSphere virtual machines Optimize, secure, and troubleshoot all vSphere components Implement vSphere HA on a vSAN cluster Understand how to back up and restore your vSphere 6.5 infrastructure Test your understanding of key concepts required through sample questions Who this book is forIf you are interested in achieving Data Center Virtualization certification, this is the book is for you. You will also benefit from this book if you are a system administrator or network engineer. Some prior knowledge of virtualization can assist you in understanding key concepts covered in the book.

Learn from the AWS subject-matter experts, apply real-world scenarios and clear the AWS Certified Solutions Architect -Associate exam Key Features Build highly reliable and scalable workloads on the AWS platform Pass the exam in less time and with confidence Get up and running with building and managing applications on the AWS platform Book DescriptionAmazon Web Services (AWS) is currently the leader in the public cloud market. With an increasing global interest in leveraging cloud infrastructure, the AWS Cloud from Amazon offers a cutting-edge platform for architecting, building, and deploying web-scale cloud applications. As more the rate of cloud platform adoption increases, so does the need for cloud certification. The AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate Guide is your one-stop solution to gaining certification. Once you have grasped what AWS and its prerequisites are, you will get insights into different types of AWS services such as Amazon S3, EC2, VPC, SNS, and more to get you prepared with core Amazon services. You will then move on to understanding how to design and deploy highly scalable applications. Finally, you will study security concepts along with the AWS best practices and mock papers to test your knowledge. By the end of this book, you will not only be fully prepared to pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam but also capable of building secure and reliable applications. What you will learn Explore AWS terminology and identity and access management Acquaint yourself with important cloud services and features in categories such as compute, network, storage, and databases Define access control to secure AWS resources and set up efficient monitoring Back up your database and ensure high availability by understanding all of the database-related services in the AWS Cloud Integrate AWS with your applications to meet and exceed non-functional requirements Build and deploy cost-effective and highly available applications Who this book is forThe AWS Certified Solutions Architect -Associate Guide is for you if you are an IT professional or Solutions Architect wanting to pass the AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate 2018 exam. This book is also for developers looking to start building scalable applications on AWS

Become familiar with ICND1 (100-105) exam objectives, and learn how to get ready for the exam Key Features A step by step guide that will build you skills from basic concepts to completely understanding network communication Comprehensive coverage to help you implement the knowledge you've gained in real-world scenarios Take practice questions and mock tests to check how prepared you are for the CCENT exam Book DescriptionCCENT is the entry-level certification for those looking to venture into the networking world. This guide will help you stay up-to date with your networking skills. This book starts with the basics and will take you through everything essential to pass the certification exam. It extensively covers IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, IP data networks, switching and routing, network security, and much more-all in some detail. This guide will provide real-world examples with a bunch of hands-on labs to give you immense expertise in important networking tasks, with a practical approach. Each chapter consists of practice questions to help you take up a challenge from what you have procured. This book ends with mock tests with several examples to help you confidently pass the certification. This Certification Guide consists of everything you need to know in order to pass the ICND 1 100-105 Exam, thus obtaining a CCENT certification. However, practicing with real switches and routers or a switch or router simulator will help you succeed. What you will learn Get to grips with the computer network concepts Understand computer network components and learn to create a computer network Understand switching and learn how to configure a switch Understand routing and learn how to configure a router Understand network services and the maintenance process Learn how to troubleshoot networking issues Become familiar with, and learn how to prepare for, the ICND1 100-105 exam Who this book is forIf you are a Network Administrator, Network Technician, Networking professional, or would simply like to prepare for your CCENT certification, then this book is for you. Some basic understanding of networks and how they work would be helpful. Sufficient information will be provided to those new to this field.

Cisco (R) ASA All-in-One Next-Generation Firewall, IPS, and VPN Services, Third Edition Identify, mitigate, and respond to today's highly-sophisticated network attacks. Today, network attackers are far more sophisticated, relentless, and dangerous. In response, Cisco ASA: All-in-One Next-Generation Firewall, IPS, and VPN Services has been fully updated to cover the newest techniques and Cisco technologies for maximizing end-to-end security in your environment. Three leading Cisco security experts guide you through every step of creating a complete security plan with Cisco ASA, and then deploying, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting your solution. Fully updated for today's newest ASA releases, this edition adds new coverage of ASA 5500-X, ASA 5585-X, ASA Services Module, ASA next-generation firewall services, EtherChannel, Global ACLs, clustering, IPv6 improvements, IKEv2, AnyConnect Secure Mobility VPN clients, and more. The authors explain significant recent licensing changes; introduce enhancements to ASA IPS; and walk you through configuring IPsec, SSL VPN, and NAT/PAT. You'll learn how to apply Cisco ASA adaptive identification and mitigation services to systematically strengthen security in network environments of all sizes and types. The authors present up-to-date sample configurations, proven design scenarios, and actual debugs- all designed to help you make the most of Cisco ASA in your rapidly evolving network. Jazib Frahim, CCIE (R) No. 5459 (Routing and Switching; Security), Principal Engineer in the Global Security Solutions team, guides top-tier Cisco customers in security-focused network design and implementation. He architects, develops, and launches new security services concepts. His books include Cisco SSL VPN Solutions and Cisco Network Admission Control, Volume II: NAC Deployment and Troubleshooting. Omar Santos, CISSP No. 463598, Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) technical leader, leads and mentors engineers and incident managers in investigating and resolving vulnerabilities in Cisco products and protecting Cisco customers. Through 18 years in IT and cybersecurity, he has designed, implemented, and supported numerous secure networks for Fortune (R) 500 companies and the U.S. government. He is also the author of several other books and numerous whitepapers and articles. Andrew Ossipov, CCIE (R) No. 18483 and CISSP No. 344324, is a Cisco Technical Marketing Engineer focused on firewalls, intrusion prevention, and data center security. Drawing on more than 16 years in networking, he works to solve complex customer technical problems, architect new features and products, and define future directions for Cisco's product portfolio. He holds several pending patents. Understand, install, configure, license, maintain, and troubleshoot the newest ASA devices Efficiently implement Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) services Control and provision network access with packet filtering, context-aware Cisco ASA next-generation firewall services, and new NAT/PAT concepts Configure IP routing, application inspection, and QoS Create firewall contexts with unique configurations, interfaces, policies, routing tables, and administration Enable integrated protection against many types of malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) via Cisco Cloud Web Security and Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO) Implement high availability with failover and elastic scalability with clustering Deploy, troubleshoot, monitor, tune, and manage Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) features Implement site-to-site IPsec VPNs and all forms of remote-access VPNs (IPsec, clientless SSL, and client-based SSL) Configure and troubleshoot Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Use IKEv2 to more effectively resist attacks against VPNs Leverage IPv6 support for IPS, packet inspection, transparent firewalls, and site-to-site IPsec VPNs

Prepare yourself for the next generation networking skills and acquire the knowledge needed to secure the routers. Key Features Build foundational Cisco networking skills and prepare yourself for next-generation network transformation Take practice questions and mock tests to check how prepared you are for the CCNA exam Gain a strong understanding of network communication with the help of practical examples Book DescriptionCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching is one of the most important qualifications for keeping your networking skills up to date. CCNA Routing and Switching 200-125 Certification Guide covers topics included in the latest CCNA exam, along with review and practice questions. This guide introduces you to the structure of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and examines in detail the creation of IP networks and sub-networks and how to assign addresses in the network. You will then move on to understanding how to configure, verify, and troubleshoot layer 2 and layer 3 protocols. In addition to this, you will discover the functionality, configuration, and troubleshooting of DHCPv4. Combined with router and router simulation practice, this certification guide will help you cover everything you need to know in order to pass the CCNA Routing and Switching 200-125 exam. By the end of this book, you will explore security best practices, as well as get familiar with the protocols that a network administrator can use to monitor the network. What you will learn Gain an in-depth understanding of networking using routers and switches Understand layer 2 technology and its various configurations and connections Configure default, static, and dynamic routing Design and implement subnetted IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes Troubleshoot issues and keep your network secure Study the importance of VLANs for security and optimizing the bandwidth Who this book is forThis book is for you if you are a network administrator, network technician, or anyone who wants to prepare for CCNA Routing and Switching certification. Basic understanding of networking will help you get the best out of this guide, although sufficient information is provided to those new in this field.

This is a practical certification guide covering all the exam topics in an easy-to-follow manner backed with mock tests and self-assesment scenarios for better preparation. Key Features Learn cryptography and various cryptography algorithms for real-world implementations Discover security policies, plans, and procedures to protect your security infrastructure Written by Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) trainer Book DescriptionCompTIA Security+ is a worldwide certification that establishes the fundamental knowledge required to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide is a best-in-class exam study guide that covers all of CompTIA Security+ 501 exam objectives. It is authored by Ian Neil, who is a world-class trainer of CompTIA Security+ 501. Packed with self-assessment scenarios and realistic exam questions, this guide will help you master the core concepts to succeed in the exam the first time you take it. Using relevant examples, you will learn all the important security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption to Identity and Access Management concepts. You will then dive into the important domains of the exam; namely, threats, attacks and vulnerabilities, technologies and tools, architecture and design, risk management, and cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). This book comes with over 600 practice questions with detailed explanation that is at the exam level and also includes two mock exams to help you with your study plan. This guide will ensure that encryption and certificates are made easy for you. What you will learn Get to grips with security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption to Identity and Access Management Secure devices and applications that are used by your company Identify the different types of malware and virus and take appropriate actions to protect against them Protect your environment against social engineering and advanced attacks Implement PKI concepts Learn about secure coding techniques, quality control, and testing Troubleshoot common security issues Who this book is forThis book is designed for anyone who is seeking to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam. It is a stepping stone for anyone who wants to become a security professional or move into cyber security. This certification guide assumes no prior knowledge of the product.