Prepare for the new CCSP SECUR 642-501 exam with the only Cisco authorized SECUR preparation guide available * The only SECUR guide developed in conjunction with Cisco, providing the most accurate and up-to-date topical coverage * Electronic testing engine on CD-ROM provides flexible assessment features and feedback on areas for further study * Modular writing style and other features from the Exam Certification Guide series provide candidates with superior learning and topic retentionThis title is primarily intended for networking professionals pursuing the CCSP certification and preparing for the SECUR 642-501 exam, one of five CCSP component exams. The materials, however, appeal to an even broader range of networking professionals seeking a better understanding of the policies, strategies, and techniques of network security. The exam and course, Securing Cisco IOS Networks (SECUR), cover a broad range of networking security topics, providing an overview of the critical components of network security. The other component exams of CCSP then focus on specific areas within that overview, like PIX and VPNs, in even greater detail.