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Sophos XG Firewall Administrator

The Sophos XG Firewall Administrator course is a comprehensive training program designed for network administrators and IT professionals looking to master the Sophos XG Firewall. By engaging with this course, learners will understand the robust features of the XG Firewall, including its various deployment options and central management add-ons. Through hands-on lessons, participants will gain practical experience in configuring and managing the firewall using the WebAdmin interface, creating firewall rules, setting up site-to-site connections, and implementing authentication mechanisms. Furthermore, the course covers network protection, email and web protection, application control, wireless protection, and remote access, as well as logging, reporting, and troubleshooting techniques. This Sophos firewall training equips learners with the skills to effectively safeguard networks using the XG Firewall, making it an essential Sophos firewall course for those aiming to enhance network security.


Audience Profile

The Sophos XG Firewall Administrator course equips IT professionals with the skills to manage and secure networks using Sophos XG Firewall.



Course Details

1. XG Firewall Overview

  • Identify the features of the XG Firewall and how the protect against common
  • Identify the deployment options available for the XG Firewall
  • Identify the add-ons for central management and reporting
  • Register for a Sophos Central evaluation

  • Identify the deployment modes of the XG Firewall
  • Configure an XG Firewall using the Initial Setup Wizard
  • Navigate the WebAdmin
  • Manage objects
  • Explain what zones are, and identify the default system zones
  • Configure basic networking
  • Manage device access and certificates
  • Manage device access and certificates
  • Configure static routing
  • Use the Initial Setup Wizard to configure a Sophos XG Firewall
  • Configure a new Sophos XG Firewall by importing a configuration backup
  • Navigate the WebAdmin
  • Configure Zones and Interfaces
  • Create Static Routes
  • Create Definitions
  • Configure DNS Request Routes
  • Import CA Certificates
  • Create a Configuration Backup
  • Restore a configuration backup to an XG Firewall

  • Identify the different types of firewall and understand the purpose of each
  • Create and manage firewall rules
  • Configure and apply intrusion prevention policies
  • Configure DoS & Spoof Protection
  • Enable Security Heartbeat and apply restrictions in firewall rules
  • Configure Advanced Threat Protection
  • Configure Logging
  • Create Network Firewall Rules
  • Install the SSL CA Certificates
  • Install Sophos Central
  • Publish Servers Using Business Application Rules
  • Configure IPS Policies
  • Enable Advanced Threat Protection
  • Enable DoS (Denial of Service) and Spoof Protection
  • Configure Security Heartbeat

  • Explain the VPN options available for site-to-site connections
  • Configure an IPsec site-to-site VPN using the wizard
  • Configure an SSL VPN
  • Explain the deployment modes for RED
  • Configure and deploy REDs
  • Create an SSL site-to-site VPN
  • Create an IPsec site-to-site VPN

  • Identify the supported authentication sources and enable them for services on the XG Firewall
  • Explain the types of user on the XG Firewall and know when to use them
  • Configure NTLM authentication for the web proxy
  • Install and configure STAS for single sign-on
  • Create identity-based policies
  • Enable and use one-time passwords (OTP)
  • Create an Active Directory Authentication Server
  • Configure Single Sign-On Using STAS
  • Create User-based policies
  • Configure One Time Passwords

  • Configure Web Protection Policies
  • Identify the activities that can be used to control web traffic
  • Create keyword content filters
  • Configure Surfing Quotas
  • Configure Traffic Quotas
  • Configure Application Filters
  • Categorize applications using Synchronized App Control
  • Create Custom Web Categories and User Activities
  • Create a Content Filter
  • Create a Custom Web Policy
  • Create a Surfing Quota for Guest Users
  • Create an Application Filter Policy

  • Identify the two deployment modes for Email Protection and their differences
  • Configure global settings include relay settings
  • Configure SMTP policies for MTA mode and legacy mode
  • Configure policies for client protocols
  • Create Data Control Lists and use them in policy
  • Manage the quarantine using digests and the User Portal
  • Enable and Configure Quarantine Digests
  • Configure an Email Protection policy
  • Configure Data Control and SPX Encryption
  • User Quarantine Management

  • Identify the access points available and the differences between them
  • Configure wireless networks
  • Explain the different security mode
  • Deploy wireless access points and assign wireless networks
  • Configure hotspots for wireless networks
  • Create a hotspot

  • Configure remote access using SSL VPN
  • Configure Clientless Access via the User Portal
  • Configure remote access for mobile devices
  • Configure an SSL Remote Access VPN

  • Customize and run reports
  • Schedule reports
  • Use the Log Viewer to monitor the XG Firewall
  • Configure logging
  • Identify and use diagnostic and troubleshooting tools on the XG Firewal
  • Run, Customize and Schedule Reports
  • View Sandstorm Activity
  • Use SF Loader Tools
  • Connection Table
  • Packet Capture
  • Dropped Packet Capture


Fees Structure : 15500 INR / 185 USD
Total No of Class : 98 Video Class
Class Duration : 40:30 Working Hours
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Fees Structure : 30000 INR / 355 USD
Class Duration : 60 Days
Class Recording : Live Class Recording available
Class Time : Monday to Firday 1.5 hours per day / Weekend 3 Hours per day
Technical Support : Call / Whatsapp : +91 8680961847
Working Hours : Monday to Firday 9 AM to 6 PM
Payment Mode : Credit Card / Debit Card / NetBanking / Wallet (Gpay/Phonepay/Paytm/WhatsApp Pay)

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