WatchGuard Firewalling Basics and Virtual Private Networking
with Fireware
Course Objective
WatchGuard Firewalling Basics with Fireware
offers an introduction to network security concepts using
WatchGuard’s award-winning WatchGuard System Manager
software and WatchGuard’s new appliance software Fireware
ProTM. The course concentrates on installation,
configuration, and management of any Firebox X Core or
Firebox X Peak 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.
Virtual Private Networking with Fireware
provides instruction on establishing and maintaining Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs) as part of an Internet Distributed Enterprise.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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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 |
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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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Blocking e-mail viruses at the gateway |
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Understanding virtual private networking |
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Setting up mobile users for VPN |
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Manually creating branch office VPN tunnels |
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Maintaining managed branch office VPN tunnels
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