Here's the book you need to prepare for Cisco's Secure Intrusion Detection (CSIDS) and SAFE Implementation (CSI) exams. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the focused and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" designation in the 2003 CertCities Readers Choice Awards, this two-in-one Study Guide provides: Focused coverage on working with a Cisco Intrustion Detection System and SAFE Implemtation Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience Leading-edge exam preparation software, including the Sybex testing engine and electronic flashcards for your Palm Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Secure Intrusion Detection: Designing a Cisco IDS protection solution Installing and configuring a Cisco IDS Sensor Tuning and customizing signatures to work optimally in specific environments Performing device management of supported blocking devices Performing maintenance operations Monitoring a protection solution for small and medium networks Managing a large scale deployment of Cisco IDS Sensors SAFE Implementation Security Fundamentals Architectural Overview Cisco Security Portfolio SAFE Small Network Design SAFE Medium Network Design SAFE Remote-User Network Implementation Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.