Forcepoint Web Security Cloud Administrator

Overview

On this accelerated Forcepoint: Web Security Cloud Administrator course, you’ll gain an understanding of how to set up, configure, administer, and integrate the Forcepoint Web Security Cloud service within the Cloud Security Gateway solution. As a web security cloud administrator you will gain skills in web policy creation, web endpoint agent deployment, user account management, reporting, and maintenance.

In just 1 day, you’ll learn initial configuration and installation, web policy creation, and category and user management. You’ll also learn how to:

Manage Web traffic and deploy the Forcepoint Web endpoint agent.
Formulate Web Security Cloud policies and list policy assignment methods.
Modify website category actions and list action priority values.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the Forcepoint Exam, and achieve your Forcepoint: Web Security Cloud Administrator certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the 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 Architects
Network Security Administrators
Forcepoint Channel Partners

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Introducing the Cloud Security Gateway Portal
Module 2: Applying Account Settings to the Primary Cloud Security Gateway Account
Module 3: Routing Web Traffic to the Web Security Cloud Infrastructure
Module 4: Creating Policies in Forcepoint Web Security Cloud
Module 5: Managing Categories, Policy Actions, and Policy Users
Module 6: Configuring Cloud Account Settings and User Data
Module 7: Authenticating Web Security Cloud Traffic
Module 8: Using Web Security Cloud Reporting Tools
Module 9: Building Web Security Cloud Reports
Module 10: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Forcepoint Web Security Cloud

Exam Track

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

Forcepoint: Web Security Cloud Administrator exam

Duration: 2 hours

Format: Multiple Choice

Passing score: 80%

Languages: English

Domains:

Navigating the Cloud Security Gateway Portal (10%)
Applying account settings to the Primary Cloud Security Gateway account (10%)
Routing web traffic to the Web Security Cloud infrastructure (15%)
Creating policies in Forcepoint Web Security Cloud (20%)
Managing categories, policy actions, and policy users (10%)
Configuring cloud account settings and user data (10%)
Authenticating Web Security Cloud traffic (10%)
Using Web Security Cloud reporting tools (5%)
Building Web Security Cloud reports (5%)
Troubleshooting and maintaining Forcepoint Web Security Cloud (5%)

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:

General understanding of system administration and internet services
Basic knowledge of networking and computer security concepts
Basic knowledge of IPv4 networking concepts (IP addresses, routing, URLs, proxies, gateways, firewalls)
User experience with platforms on which the Forcepoint Web Security Cloud software will be deployed
Basic familiarity with privacy standard terminology and their acronyms (PCIDSS, HIPPA, PII, GDPR)

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

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"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
Juan van Gom, Ministry of Defense Netherlands. (19/1/2024 (Friday) to 21/1/2024 (Sunday))

"It was a tough but interesting 5 days. Learnt new skills and have a better understanding of the tools that can be used by a Business Analyst. Met new people from different companies with different expertise."
Neil Wyborn. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Great residential place of study. Great tuition with a great Trainer. Great facilities to learn. Looking forward to the next residential!! Looking forward to applying knowledge gained!"
SL, Macmillan Support Cancer. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Very organised and clear. Enjoyed the teaching. Excellent standard."
MH, Orange cyber defense. (30/10/2023 (Monday) to 1/11/2023 (Wednesday))

"Detailed and thorough training in a great environment."
Anonymous, SYP. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	19/2/2024 (Monday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	24/6/2024 (Monday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	5/8/2024 (Monday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	16/9/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	28/10/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	9/12/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide

Forcepoint Training & Certifications - Web Security Cloud Administrator