CCSP SNPA Offficial Exam Certification Guide, Third Edition, is a comprehensive study tool that prepares readers for the new CCSP SNPA 642-522 Exam (announced by Cisco in fall 2005). Complete coverage of major exam topics allows readers to practice the skills critical for everyday administration and troubleshooting of the Cisco ASA and PIX Firewall. Included are practical explanations of the various functions of the Cisco ASA and PIX Firewall as well as a description of installation, configuration, and advanced functionality. CCSP SNPA Official Exam Certification Guide, Third Edition, follows a logical organization of CCSP SNPA exam objectives. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing readers' retention and recall of exam topics. Readers will organize their exam preparation through the use of consistent, best-of-breed features included in every chapter: --Pre-Chapter Quizzes help readers determine their depth of study for each chapter. --Foundation Review sections provide concise tables and lists for readers who need only review the objectives in a given chapter. --Chapter-Ending Quizzes test readers' retention of chapter topics. --Scenario-based exercises help readers think about exam objectives in real-world situations, thus increasing recall during exam time. This new edition is thoroughly updated for PIX 7.0 and Cisco ASA, preparing certification candidates with review of all the key skills called for from a CCSP-certified professional.