Training Watchguard
WatchGuard Firewall XTM Basics
WatchGuard Firewall Basics with Fireware offers an introduction to network security concepts using our award-winning WatchGuard System Manager software and our revolutionary Fireware appliance software. The course concentrates on installation, configuration, and management of a 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.
Pre-requisite
Before attending the class, you need a general understanding of basic networking concepts including network topologies, IP addressing, and subnets.
Duration
Three days.
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:
- Basic Configuration
Components and network design
Firebox applications
Working with Fireware configuration files
Setting up logging and notification
Configuring the Firebox interfaces
Using network address translation (NAT)
Identifying users on your network - authentication
Implementing a security policy
Managing the Firebox X Edge using WatchGuard Centralized Management - Monitoring and Intrusion Prevention
Configuring the FTP Proxy
Working with the SMTP Proxy
Using the DNS Proxy
Managing Web traffic through the firewall - WebBlocker
Monitoring traffic through your Firebox
Generating reports of network activity
Using IPS to protect your network
Implementing a signature-based IPS
Blocking e-mail viruses at the gateway
Using SpamBlocker to stop unwanted e-mail - Virtual Private Networking
Setting up mobile users for VPN � SSL/IPSEC/PPTP MUVPN
Class cost is $2,585.00. You may also purchase a voucher to take the Firewall Basics with Fireware technical certification exam for $165.00 ($195.00 from WatchGuard directly) Seats are reserved with a $500.00 deposit and full payment must be made 10 days in advance of class. You may pay by ACH(taking your check over the phone), credit card or Corporate Check.
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Cancellation Policy: Classes canceled 10 days prior to class are not subject to any penalty and full refund of payments will be issued. No refunds will be issued for classes canceled or changed less than 10 days prior to class. You can sign up for a future class for a 30% rescheduling fee. If we cancel training, our sole limit of liability will be to refund all training class payments paid to SLPowers plus a $ 75.00 fee to help offset airline rescheduling.
