WatchGuard Firebox System Training

WatchGuard Training

A two-day course for IT Professionals, WatchGuard Firebox System Training is a comprehensive accredited training course. The course teaches attendees secure network design, implementation and administration of the WatchGuard Firebox system from the ground up.

Course overview

During the course attendees carry out a number of hands on labs using products from the WatchGuard Firebox range. Upon completion candidates will be fully equipped with the knowledge required to take the WatchGuard Firewalling Basics exam and become a WatchGuard Certified System Professional. Two exam keys are provided to each attendee for the online exam.

About Sec-1

Sec-1 is a specialist network security company based in Leeds servicing clients throughout the UK.

As a leading WatchGuard Expert Partner and WatchGuard Certified Training Centre we are able to assist clients with all their WatchGuard requirements including secure network design, implementation, certified administrator training, support, maintenance and Live Security Service renewals.

Who should attend?

The course is designed for IT Professionals who would like to know more about the implementation, administration and support of the WatchGuard Firebox appliance range.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networks is required. Familiarity of the WatchGuard Firebox appliance range is advantageous but not essential.

Delivery

The Course is delivered over two days by a WatchGuard Certified Trainer. The content of the course is made up with a mix theoretical and hands on modules.

COURSE CONTENT
DAY 1
09:00 Introduction	Meet and Greet Course overview History of the Firebox Firebox as a System Firebox System components
09:30 Coffee break
09:45 TCP/IP Overview	What is TCP/IP? NetMasks Private Addresses – Why use them? Protocols and Ports Looking at How DNS works The Internet: An in-depth look TCP/IP Security Common Misconceptions Use of Peripheral Devices
10:30 Network Overview	Evaluating current setup Security and Firewalls
11:00 Firebox Placement	Organizing the Network Firebox Architecture Using the Firebox Interfaces Drop-in versus Routed Configuration Using a Hybrid combination
12:00 Hands On: Lab 1 Installation	Installing the Software Configuration of PC’s Wiring up the Firebox Completing the configuration worksheet Running Quick Setup Wizard Configuring the Firebox in Drop-In mode Resetting the Firebox Configuring the Firebox in Routed Mode Connecting to the Firebox
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Hands On: Lab 2 Firebox Basics	Firebox System Manager Tools Overview Working with Configuration Files Managing the Flash Disk Closing Firebox System Manager
14:30 Hands On: Lab 3 Services	Adding and configuring Services Defining Service Properties Creating a Custom Service Selecting the correct Service for your needs
15:00 Hands On: Lab 4 Proxies	Introduction to the WatchGuard Proxied Services Configure a Proxied HTTP Service Configure a Proxied SMTP Service Configure a Proxied FTP Using WebBlocker Installing WebBlocker Server
16:00 Coffee break
16:15 Firebox Defenses	Defending Against Common Attacks Protocol Anomaly Detection
17:00 Finish - Q&A
DAY 2
09:00 Review of Day 1	Introduction to Day 2
9:30 Hands On: Lab 5 Network Settings	Configuring and Modifying Network Attributes Blocking Sites and Ports Using NAT (Network Address Translation)
10:15 Hands On: Lab 6 Authentication	What is Firebox Authentication Using 3rd Part Devices to Authenticate Configuring Authentication
11:00 Coffee break
11:15 Hands On: Lab 7 Logging	How Logging works Setting up the WSEP event log hosts Working with log files with Log Viewer Log Entries Explained
12:00 Hands On: Lab 8 Reports	Creating new Historical Reports Working with Reports Scheduling Reports
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Challenge Exercise	Diagnosing problems associated with Firewalls Fixing a broken Firewall
14:45 Coffee break
15:00 SpamScreen (Optional add-in for Watchguard)	Identifying Spam Configuring SpamScreen Using RBL Black Lists
15:15 VPN	What is a VPN? VPN Technology
15:45 Hands On: Lab 9 VPN	Branch Office PPTP MUVPN
17:15 Q&A
17:30 Finish

Outcomes

The course covers all aspects of the WatchGuard Firebox. After completion, attendees will be able to plan, implement, administer and support WatchGuard appliances in a real network environment. Attendees will also be fully equipped with knowledge required to take the online WatchGuard Firewalling Basics Exam.

Successful completion of the online examination carries the WatchGuard Certified System Professional accreditation.

What Next?

For further information regarding the WatchGuard Firebox System Training course, including price and availability, contact 247

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