The last day to test on Cisco exam 642-532 is 1/16/08. We are in the process of updating this title. To see an approximate release date, check our Videos in Development page.
If you are still using the equipment covered by this exam, you'll find that this training still holds incredible value as an on the job reference.
IPS creates "trip-lines" to sound an alarm when your network is in danger
Think back to one of those spy movies where laser sensors surround a protected area - like where a rare jewel is stored. Even if the crook gets into the building, the alarm still goes off, and they get caught red-handed. That's what an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) does for your network. It creates virtual "trip-lines" to catch threatening traffic. Even if an intruder makes it past your firewall or other network defense systems, the IPS sensor catches them, sounds an alarm, and even blocks their movement through your network.
IPS recognizes and stops most types of attacks. When your IPS identifies an attack's signature, it alerts you that your network could be in danger. It also watches for other danger signals, including unexpected activity from specific computers on the network, or protocols modified to work in non-standard ways. Because every network is different, you can custom configure your IPS to minimize false-positive alarms, while still blocking rogue traffic.
Exam-Prep for Cisco IPS exam as part of CCSP Certification
In addition to giving you real-world skills for setting up an IPS sensor to protect your network, Exam-Pack 642-532 IPS maps to exam objectives for Cisco's 642-532 exam on securing networks using Intrusion Prevention Systems. This exam is part of the CCSP and Cisco IPS Specialist certification tracks.
