Forcepoint Web Security Administrator

Overview

On this accelerated 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.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

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.

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your Forcepoint Web Security Administrator certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology you’ll certify at twice the speed of traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

System administrators, network security administrators, IT staff, consultants
Forcepoint channel partners, integrators, and planners who help customers with Forcepoint Web Security implementations

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 1-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
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Curriculum

Forcepoint Web Security Administrator

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.

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

This course prepares you to take and pass the Forcepoint Web Security Administrator Certification exam.

A minimum score of 80% on the multiple-choice online exam is required to pass.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you will have:

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

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call (0)8 44 68 27 85 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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