Understanding the Basic Configuration of the Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)

Overview

The number of tools at the disposal of the security administrator has increased so dramatically, it is very difficult to be an "expert" in all aspects of network security. The basic concept of securing your network from untrusted users is the core of your firewall appliance. This paper is designed to point you in the right direction by helping you understand the basic configuration of the Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA).