The ProxySG 6.6 Basic Administration course is an introduction to deployment options and management of the individual key features offered using the ProxySG 6.6 solution.

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Learning Objectives

Describe the major Secure Web Gateway functions of the ProxySG.
License and configure a ProxySG.
Deploy a ProxySG in either explicit or transparent mode.
Use the Visual Policy Manager to write policies to manage web filtering, authentication, and SSL traffic management.
Use ProxySG access logs to generate reports.

1

  • Introduction to the Symantec ProxySG Secure Web Gateway

  • Describe the functions of a proxy server
    Differentiate proxy servers from firewalls
    Describe the key features and benefits of the ProxySG
    List the various ProxySG models
    Access online Symantec community resources
2

  • ProxySG Security Deployment Options

  • Describe the three network deployment methods
    Describe the three possible roles of the ProxySG
3

  • ProxySG Management Console

  • Describe the relationship between the Management Console and the ProxySG CLI
    Describe the primary function of the major areas of the Management Console
    Use the Management Console to access on-box help and Symantec product documentation
4

  • Traffic Interception Using Proxy Services

  • Understand the functions of proxy services, listeners, and proxy types
    Describe the three most common proxy services
    Explain how the intercept and bypass settings affect what happens to network traffic passing through the ProxySG
    Explain the function of common global proxy service settings
5

  • Hypertext Transfer Protocol

  • Understand how a connection is initiated over the transport layer
    Identify the components of an HTTP URL
    Explain the two types of HTTP messages: request and response
    Identify common response codes
6

  • Introduction to the Visual Policy Manager

  • Describe the relationship among the VPM, CPL, and the Management Console
    Describe the default processing order for policy layers and rules
    Describe triggers and actions that can be used in writing policy
    Identify the types of objects that the VPM supports
    Describe some of the best practices to be followed when using the VPM to create policy
7

  • Filtering Web Content

  • Describe the main concepts of web filtering
    Describe the primary category databases
    Describe the category types available to policy
    Describe how WebFilter and WebPulse work together
8

  • Using Threat Intelligence to Defend the Network

  • Understand Intelligence Services as provided by the Global Intelligence Network
    Understand Geolocation and Threat Risk Levels and how they can be used in policy
9

  • Ensuring Safe Downloads

  • Describe how malware can be transmitted via HTTP
    Explain the methods, advantages, and disadvantages of file type detection
    Describe some of the considerations in deciding what content to block as possible malware sources
10

  • Notifying User of Internet Usage Policies

  • Explain the function and various components of built-in and custom exception pages
    Describe the function of Notify User objects
    Identify the types of pages that can be sent to users by using Notify User objects
    Describe splash pages and coaching pages using Notify User objects in the VPM
11

  • Access Logging on the ProxySG

  • Describe, at a high level, how the ProxySG performs access logging
    Describe the components of a ProxySG access log facility
    Identify default log facilities and log formats
    Describe common use cases for periodic and continuous uploading of access logs

Audience

The ProxySG 6.6 Basic Administration course is intended for students who wish to master the fundamentals of the ProxySG. It is designed for students who have not taken any previous training courses about the ProxySG.

Language

English

Prerequisites

This course assumes that students have a basic understanding of networking concepts, such as local-area networks (LANs), the Internet, security, and IP protocols.

$1,800

Length: 2.0 days (16 hours)

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