This five-day, instructor-led, hands-on class covers how to design and deploy the Symantec Policy Manager and Protection and Enforcement Agents. You also learn how to implement added protection by installing the Gateway, DHCP, and LAN 802.1x Enforcers for wireless environments.
Skills Gained
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Identify product and networking components.
Install, configure, and administer the Policy Manager.
Install, configure, and administer agents.
Install, configure, and administer Enforcers.
Manage Advanced Firewall Policies.
Configure Intrusion Prevention.
Use Host Intrusion Prevention (HIPS).
Create Host Integrity Policies.
Improve Security with Symantec Network Access Control (SNAC).
Distribute agent software to clients.
Who Can Benefit
The Symantec Sygate Enterprise Protection 5.1 course is designed for the Information Security professional tasked with designing and deploying the Symantec Policy Server
and Symantec Security Agents and Enforcers. The course is also designed for any third-level Help Desk staff that provides in-depth operational support for the Symantec Enterprise Protection 5.1 software suite.
Prerequisites
You should have a working knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection, and network security policy definition, in addition to a strong working knowledge of IP communication protocols, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows 2000/2003 Server, and remote access solutions including but not limited to VPN technologies and WLAN networking.
Hands-On
This course includes practical exercises, labs, and demonstrations that enable you to test your new skills and transfer these skills into your working environment.
Code:
SSYGATE
Length:
5 days
Type:
Instructor-Led
Certified By:
Symantec :: Veritas
Tuition:
$3,500
This course is taught by Certified Symantec instructors. There is a difference. Learn More
This course is in the following categories. Click the categories to find similar courses and topics of interest.
There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, request a course date with the links below. We can also contact you when the course is scheduled in your area.
Controlling Network Access Using the Gateway, LAN 802.1x), and DHCP Enforcers
Describing Networking Functions of an Application Firewall
Installing the Policy Manager
Determining Installation Requirements
Using the Policy Manager Console
Installing the Database
Sharing Data Between Databases
Managing the Policy Manager
Providing Different Levels of Access Control
Managing Domain Administrators
Determining Access Rights and Privileges
Assigning and Testing Access Rights and Privileges
Configuring Server-Side Components
Managing Single or Multiple Sites
Synchronizing with Directory Servers
Configuring HTTPS
Managing the Database
Managing Enforcers and Replication
Managing the Client Manager
Administering Users, Computers, Groups, and Agents
Performing Software Updates
Exporting Software Packages
Performing Policy Management
Enforcing Policy Management
Determining Locations
Managing Firewall, HIPs, and OS Protection Policies
Interpreting Event Notifications
Differentiating Between Types of Notifications
Configuring and Troubleshooting Server Event Notifications
Customizing the Notification Structure
Configuring Additional Parameters
Describing the Symantec Protection Agent
Identifying Symantec Protection Agent Components
Determining Core Functions
Determining Installation Requirements
Examining Communications Between the Server and Agents
Determining System Impact
Installing the Symantec Protection Agent
Retrieving and Packaging Software
Examining Installation Prerequisites
Installing the Protection Agent
Determining Protection Agent Settings
Analyzing Agent Logs
Determining Protection Agent Modes
Enabling Users to Customize Their Security Settings Configuring All Settings to Be Controlled by the Policy Manager
Configuring Settings to Be Shared by the User and Policy Manager
Controlling the User Experience
Determining the Level of Exposure
Configuring Protection Elements
Configuring Notifications
Troubleshooting the Protection Agent
Verifying OS and Agent Functions
Analyzing Logs
Identifying Blocked Applications
Importing and Exporting Profiles
Validating Policy Manager Connectivity
Troubleshooting the Policy Manager
Analyzing Logs
Confirming Policy Manager Functionality
Verifying Proper Rule Execution
Contacting Support
Monitoring Reports and Logs
Identifying and Analyzing Reports
Using the Data Query Tool
Analyzing Server, Agent, and Enforcer Logs
Deploying Symantec Sygate Enterprise Protection
Performing an Assessment
Developing an Architecture
Performing Functional Testing
Performing Preproduction User Testing
Executing Production Deployment
Performing Ongoing Administration and Tuning
Managing Groups
Visualizing Group Concepts
Assigning Agents to a Temporary Group
Inheritance and Recommendations
Configuring Locations
Describing Location Concepts
Examining Common Applications and Inheritance
Working with Locations and Groups
Assigning Triggers to Locations
Configuring Host Integrity
Identifying Recommended Locations and Configurations
Creating Advanced Firewall Policies
Determining Rule Severity
Moving Rules
Importing and Exporting Policies
Configuring General and Advanced Settings
Configuring Intrusion Prevention
Describing Intrusion Prevention Concepts
Enabling Intrusion Prevention
Configuring Intrusion Prevention for Groups
Managing Signature Libraries and Details
Introducing Host Intrusion Prevention (HIPS)
Describing Host IP Concepts
Examining Operating System Protection
Enforcing System Lockdown
Restricting Applications with File Fingerprints
Preventing Program Execution
Creating Host Integrity Policies
Describing Key Features and Concepts
Adding and Managing Policies
Determining Policy Requirements
Using Predefined Requirements
Enforcing Security with Symantec Network Access Control
Describing Concepts and Approach
Enforcing Security Compliance Through Self-Enforcement
Installing and Managing the Gateway Enforcer
Installing and Managing the LAN Enforcer (802.1x)
Installing and Managing the DHCP Enforcer
Distributing Agent Software
Planning Agent Distribution
Deploying Agents
Updating Agents
Customizing Agent Builds
When you take a certified course with ExitCertified, you are learning from
the creators of the products you use. Our commitment to your IT
community, along with our authorization to deliver certified courses,
ensures you receive a premium training experience.
