Essential Check Point FireWall-1 NG

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Experience is the best teacher when it comes to security products and technologies. PhoneBoy, an expert in Check Point FireWall-1, shares his extensive knowledge in this updated guide. Learn from his insights to effectively manage your FireWall-1 NG infrastructure without the pain of trial and error. This book is informed by Dameon Welch-Abernathy's depth of experience, making it a must-have for anyone involved with Check Point. As the foremost authority on FireWall-1, Welch-Abernathy provides insider tips, techniques, checklists, and sample configurations that enhance reliability, efficiency, and manageability in your Check Point environment. This thoroughly revamped edition reflects the powerful new features of FireWall-1 NG and includes expert solutions sourced from PhoneBoy's renowned FAQ site. Whether you are a security architect, administrator, or manager, this guide is indispensable. It covers a wide range of topics, including building rulebases, logging and alerting, remote management, user authentication, content restriction, NAT management, site-to-site VPNs with SecuRemote, and INSPECT programming. Additionally, Welch-Abernathy addresses high availability, offering proven solutions for implementing multiple firewalls in parallel. This book is your comprehensive resource for navigating the complexities of Check Point FireWall-1 NG.