WatchGuard Fireware Essentials
Course Objective
WatchGuard Fireware Essentials
offers an introduction to network security concepts using WatchGuard’s WatchGuard System Manager
software and WatchGuard’s appliance software Fireware. The course concentrates on installation,
configuration, and management of any Firebox model with Fireware appliance software. Learn
how to create a basic security policy with the Fireware
Policy Manager, control logging and notification, and build
custom activity reports. This course is intended for the
user new to WatchGuard hardware and software.
Audience
WatchGuard Firewall Administrators and WatchGuard Firebox Administrators.
Prerequisite
Before attending the class, you need a general understanding of basic networking concepts including network topologies, IP addressing, and subnets.
At Course Completion
Students will have an understanding of the WatchGuard Firebox appliance, Fireware, and its security capabilities. Students will also be shown how to
better monitor their Firebox® appliances.
Duration
Three days.
Course Materials
Participants receive a student course guide, which includes training materials presented during the class as well as hands-on lab exercises used in the course.
Course Overview
Specific topics covered in this course include:
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WSM components and network design |
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Identifying WSM applications |
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Working with configuration files |
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Setting up logging and notification |
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Configuring the Firebox interfaces |
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Network Address Translation |
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Identifying users on your network |
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Implementing a security policy |
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Working with Proxies and Application Layer Gateways |
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Configuring the FTP Proxy |
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Working with the SMTP Proxy |
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Using the DNS Proxy |
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Managing Web traffic through the firewall |
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Monitoring traffic through your Firebox appliance |
| Working with Dimension |
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Working with Log and Report Manager |
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Generating reports of network activity |
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Using IPS to protect your network |
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Implementing a signature-based IPS |
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Implementing Reputation Enabled Defense |
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Implementing Application Control |
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Implementing Threat Detection |
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Implementing Signature Services |
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Implementing Advanced Persistent Threat Protection |
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Blocking e-mail viruses at the gateway |
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Active Directory Authentication Basics and Single Sign-On |
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Working with Branch Office VPNs and Mobile VPNs |
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Introduction to Fireware Web UI |
