WatchGuard Firewalling Basics and Virtual Private Networking
Course Objective
WatchGuard Firewalling Basics with WatchGuard System Manager
8.0 and WFS 7.4
offers an introduction to network security concepts using
WatchGuard’s award-winning WatchGuard System Manager
software and the expandable Firebox®X Core hardware
platform. The course concentrates on installation,
configuration, and management of any Firebox X Core model in
a single-box environment, focusing on securing your
network’s perimeter. Learn how to create a basic security
policy with the WFS 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 WatchGuard System Manager 8.0 and WFS 7.4
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 and how
to better utilize 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:
 | Organizing your network |
| Firebox X configuration options |
| Firebox X Placement and setup |
| Running the QuickSetup Wizard |
| Using WatchGuard System Manager |
| Working with configuration files |
| Managing Firebox X flash disk memory |
| Using the Policy Manager to define services and security policies |
| Creating new services |
| Configuring application proxies for added security |
| Using WebBlocker and WebBlocker Server to filter outgoing web traffic |
| Configuring and modifying Firebox X network settings |
| Blocking dangerous sites and ports |
| Network Address Translation |
| Configuring and using Proxy Anomaly Detection (PAD) |
| Understanding user authentication |
| Defining policies by group and user |
| Setting up the WatchGuard Log Server |
| Understanding Firebox X log files |
| Monitoring network traffic |
| Using HostWatch to monitor user activity |
| Generating reports of network activity |
| Using SpamScreen |
| VPN and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Overview |
| Certificate Authority |
| Working with WatchGuard Management Server |
| Setting up WatchGuard Management Server |
| Adding Devices to WatchGuard Management Server |
| Tunnels and WatchGuard Management Server |
| Creating Manual Branch Office VPNs
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