Network Security Essentials Administrator Training

This course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of SonicOS Enhanced. It provides you with the background, knowledge, and hands-on experience to begin designing, implementing, and troubleshooting SonicWALL security appliances running SonicOS Enhanced firmware.

This technical training covers configuration and deployment of the SonicOS Enhanced firmware. You will become familiar with a wide spectrum of SonicWALL's innovative feature set, such as Unified Threat Management (UTM), Single Sign On, VPN, SSL VPN, Content Filtering Service, Application Firewall, Network Monitoring, and much more. As you examine the wide array of security features SonicOS Enhanced has to offer, you will also learn validation of settings and troubleshooting techniques using the SonicWALL diagnostic tools.

Formative evaluations (knowledge checks and hands-on exercises) are incorporated throughout this course to test new skillsets. At the end of the course, your instructor will give you an activation key that gives you access to the course-related online certification exam. With successful completion of this course and passing the related certification exam, you will achieve your Certified SonicWALL System Administrator (CSSA) for Network Security certification.

To attend this course, prerequisite skills and knowledge are required, including completing three e-Learning courses prior to beginning this class. Information from these e-Learning modules is included on the certification exam. The prerequisite training includes:

Network Security Overview e-Learning (~2 hours)
For those new to network security, this optional online course provides an introduction to the key concepts and fundamentals of Network Security. While this course is not mandatory, it is strongly suggested.

Network Security Essentials e-Learning (~6 hours)
This online course will provide you with critical foundational information concerning firewall technology, security risks and remediation, and network security design and implementation considerations. Additionally, you will learn how to configure and implement SonicWALL firewall appliances and extend the firewall's capability using rules, security applications, and other network specific functions and troubleshooting techniques. You will practice key activities through online simulations.

Virtual Private Networking with SonicWALL e-Learning (~6 hours)
A critical follow-on to the Network Security Essentials e-Learning course, this online course will give you a comprehensive education in core VPN technology, design, and implementation considerations. You will also learn about SonicWALL-specific VPN configuration and deployment as well as troubleshooting techniques. As in Securing Networks with SonicOS, you will be able to practice key activities through online simulations.

Certification:

Certified SonicWALL System Administrator (CSSA) for Network Security

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot SonicWALL security appliances running SonicOS Enhanced firmware
• Configure and deploy SonicOS Enhanced firmware
• Components of SonicWALL's feature set
• Use SonicWALL diagnostic tools to validate and troubleshoot

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