which book to buy for the CCNA Security

[tony_bilton]

which of these two books would you recommend buying?

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS): Authorized Self-study Guide:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Implementing-Cisco-Network-Security-IINS/dp/1587058154/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254760639&sr=1-2

CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide (Exam 640-553):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Security-Official-Certification-640-553-Guides/dp/1587202204/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254760639&sr=1-1

Thanks

Tony

[Big Evil]

CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide (Exam 640-553):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Security-Official-Certification-640-553-Guides/dp/1587202204/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254760639&sr=1-1


Tony mate how are you, where you been dude?

Most people i know who have passed or are studying now are using this one.
The other for a quick review is.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0789738007/ref=s9_sima_gw_s0_p14_i3?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0EW5913E51042N7NNQQX&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294

I have this is you need it, no problems Tony.

[tony_bilton]

hey Big E,

I've been okay. Trying to get my additional career as a landlord sorted..urgh it's such a pain, plus looking hard for that network job towards design, hence understanding security.

I've been looking at Chris Bryant's Train signal package..that's cool but there are so many bits of material it's very hard to get the right one.

How are things with yourself up in Nottingham and hows work? The job markets' slowly picking up so keeping my fingers crossed, so would you consider moving down to London?

I'm not sure if you were offering to send me the book if your no longer using it. If so, that would be great. I can send you my postal address.

Tony

[Big Evil]

Yeah no worries Tony, just send me a PM and i will facilitate.

I would move back down south no worries if i could get a job, it is really tough up here. CCIE's ar applying for CCNA jobs!

[tony_bilton]

What?

CCIE's going for CCNA positions? dude, that doesn't sound very prosperous for mere CCNA's down here then. I'm beginning to consider public sector such as schools and universities for work.

I'll drop you a pm. Have you ever watched Chris Bryants Train Signal dvd set for ccna security? would it be a useful visual in conjunction with your book?

Ta

Tony

[Big Evil]

O yes the TS and CBT is good.

I was looking at a job in Derby, last week and they told me they wanted 1-2 years in Cisco pref with some VPN/Sec. I know the guy, and he said they had some CCIE's apply just because any work is better than none.

They would not employ them though as they has too much exp and would leave as soon as the merkat picked up.

If someone wants a CCNA they will employ one, don't feel down hearted.
We also have CCIE's apply here (ISP UK) and we just don't need that level of cert on 2nd/3rd line.