Chapter 8 System Settings

THE SSFIPS EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • ✓ 7.1 Describe the settings contained in the system policies
  • ✓ 7.2 Understand the general user preferences and system settings of the Cisco NGIPS
  • ✓ 7.3 Describe the settings available for the health monitoring features of the Cisco NGIPS

There is more to configuring the system than creating strategic policies to direct the way your devices detect network activity. You can apply settings to the system such as user preferences, time zones, audit logging, and other key factors like health checks to alert you to conditions within your devices.

So let’s get started by going over the system settings and user preferences. We’ll also guide you through ...

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