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The Forcepoint Web Security Administrator course is designed for people who will manage Forcepoint Web Security and perform standard administrative tasks such as policy administration, system monitoring, and incident management. Instructors deliver this class via a virtual (online) instructor-led training format (VILT) with dialog with students; hands-on walk-throughs to build administrative competencies, and lab scenarios for students to independently demonstrate competencies.
Format
Virtual Instructor-Led Training
Duration:
16 hours, typically delivered in 4 sessions/4 hours per session, plus 30-60 minutes of homework each session
Course Price:
£960.00
Exam Price:
One attempt is included
Course Details
Audience
- System administrators, network security administrators, IT staff, consultants
- Forcepoint channel partners, integrators, and planners who help customers with Forcepoint Web Security implementations
Course objectives
- Access, find, and modify key user interface options to accomplish administrative tasks
- Customize and manage Web Security policies to meet your organization’s filtering needs
- Extend and combine available reporting options to gain actionable insights related to Web Security detections
- Leverage Web Security configuration options and available tools to respond to incidents
Prerequisites for attendance
- Basic knowledge of Active Directory/User Directory concepts
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts (IP addresses, protocols, URLs, proxies, gateways, firewalls)
- User experience with platforms on which Forcepoint Web Security will be deployed
Certification exams
This course prepares you to take and pass the Forcepoint Web Security Administrator Certification exam. One exam attempt is included in the price of the course, but the execution of the exam is not accomplished during the course. A minimum score of 80% on the multiple-choice online exam is required to pass.
Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding and Getting Started with Web Security
- Describe features, components, and key integrations that enable Web Security functionalities.
- Articulate the licensing structure for Web Security and related modules.
- Distinguish key settings in Security Manager, Content Gateway Manager, Forcepoint Security Appliance Manager, and other available user interfaces.
- Describe the differences between Super Administrators and delegated administrators.
Module 2: Policy Enforcement and Filtering
- Describe the full scope and workflow of policy planning.
- Identify standard and custom policies, including related filters.
- Distinguish key settings in Security Manager.
- Compare user identification and proxy authentication.
- Explain how Web Security analyses user requests and enforces policies.
Module 3: Monitoring Web Security Activities
- Itemize Web Security notifications and alerts.
- Diagram the reporting flow.
- Describe various reporting options to gain important insights about your environment.
- Identify suspicious network activity using threats dashboard.
- Compare reporting tools, including legacy and Report Center features.
Module 4: Disaster Response and Recovery
- Explain how Web Security responds to incidents.
- Compare and contrast Web Security update options.
- Distinguish guidelines related to incident management and disaster recovery.
- Identify system health monitoring capabilities.
- Complete various tasks that help maintain a healthy Web Security environment.
- Define best practice procedures for disaster recovery.
To attend this virtual online course, you must have a computer with:
- A high-speed internet connection (minimum of 1 MB connection required)
- An up-to-date web browser (Google Chrome recommended)
- PDF viewer
- Zoom client
- Speakers and microphone or headset (headset recommended)
A separate tablet or e-book reader is also recommended for the course and lab book delivery.
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Terms & Conditions
- Virtual Instructor Led Trainings (VILTs) are delivered as live instructor-led training in an online classroom—no on-site delivery element.
- This course is limited to the topics described in this data sheet and may not address all your unique requirements.
- Forcepoint trainings are standard and non-negotiable.
- Forcepoint provides the training “AS IS” and makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied.
- VILT courses must be completed within six months from purchase or the course may be forfeited.
- The training services in this course are provided pursuant to the Subscription Agreement.
- Assent to the Subscription Agreement constitutes acceptance of the above terms and conditions.