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The PIX ASA Corner
The PIX Firewall has long been a staple of the enterprise network in Federal Government, Military and Commercial network enclaves. End of life hasn't stopped the PIX from being one of the most commonly deployed firewall's on the market today.
Taking over in the PIX footsteps is the new Cisco ASA, similar to the PIX in design and configuration as well as application the ASA is fast becoming as popular as the PIX. Here you will find resources for both of these Firewall's, from configurations to troubleshooting tips to materials covered in exams.
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Sometimes a network just needs someone to listen to it. Protocol analysis is how its done and here you'll find resources for demystifying this important tool of the trade and other networking know how to help jumpstart your career in the field.
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Protocol Analysis Corner - Learning how to packet capture.
Object-Groups 101 - Understanding Object Groups
ASDM Tips and How To
Protocol Anlaysisis an aquired skill that can aid in troubleshooting networks to analyzing a security event. Anyone wanting to become a network engineer must also be willing to become a protocol analyst along wth how to work with a protocol analyzer.