Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Exam (CSPFA 642-521)
  | | Exam Number: | | 642-521 | | Associated Certifications: | CCSP, Cisco Firewall Specialist | | Duration: | 75 minutes (55-65 questions) | | Available Languages: | English | | Click Here to Register: | Pearson VUE or Prometric |
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| Exam Description | | Exam Topics | | Recommended Training | | Additional Resources |
 | Exam Description | |
| The Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced exam (CSPFA 642-521) is one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional and the Cisco Firewall Specialist certifications. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the CSPFA v3.2 course. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to describe, configure, verify and manage the PIX Firewall product family. CCNA or CCDA recertification candidates who pass the 642-521 CSPFA exam will be considered recertified at the CCNA or CCDA level. |
| Exam Topics | |
| The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on this exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.
Cisco PIX Firewall Technology and Features  | Firewalls |
| PIX Firewall models |
Cisco PIX Firewall Family | PIX Firewall models |
| PIX services module |
| PIX Firewall licensing |
Getting Started with the Cisco PIX Firewall | User interface |
| Examining the PIX Firewall status |
| ASA security levels |
| Basic PIX Firewall configuration |
| Syslog configuration |
| DHCP server configuration |
| PPPoE and the PIX Firewall |
Translations and Connections | Transport Protocols |
| Network Address Translation |
| Configuring DNS Support |
| Port Address Translations |
Access Control Lists and Content Filtering | ACLS |
| Converting Conduits to ACLS |
| Using ACLS |
Object Grouping | Overview of object grouping |
| Getting started with object groups |
| Configuring object groups |
| Nested object groups |
Advanced Protocol Handling | Advanced protocols |
| Multimedia support |
Attack Guards, Intrusion Detection, and Shunning | Attack guards |
| Intrusion detection |
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting | Introduction |
| Installation of CSACS for Windows NT |
| Authentication configuration |
| Downloadable ACLS |
Failover | Understanding failover |
| Serial failover configuration |
| LAN-based failover configuration |
Virtual Private Networks | PIX Firewall enables a secure VPN |
| Prepare to configure VPN support |
| Configure IKE parameter |
| Configure IPSec parameters |
| Test and verify VPN configuration |
| Cisco VPN Client |
| Scale PIX Firewall VPNs |
System Maintenance | Remote access |
| Command authorization |
Cisco PIX Device Manager | PDM overview |
| Prepare for PDM |
| Using PDM to configure the PIX Firewall |
| Using PDM to create a site-to-site VPN |
| Using PDM to create a remote access VPN |
Enterprise PIX Firewall Management | Configuring access and translation rules |
| Reporting, tools, and administration |
Enterprise PIX Firewall Maintenance | Introduction to the auto update server |
| PIX Firewall and AUS communication settings |
| Devices, images, and assignments |
| Reports and administration |
Firewall Services Module | FWSM overview |
| Using PDM with the FWSM |
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| Recommended Training | |
| Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced ( CSPFA ) v3.2 is the recommended training for the Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced Exam. Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners—the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the List of Learning Partners for a Cisco Learning Partner nearest you. |
| Additional Resources | |
| A variety of Cisco Press Self-Study titles are available for this exam. These titles can be purchased at the Cisco Marketplace , directly from Cisco Press, or wherever you purchase technical books. |
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