Course Outline

Introduction to Sophos XG Firewall for Government

  • Overview of Sophos XG Firewall for government operations
  • Understanding the interface and navigation for efficient use in public sector environments

Basic Configuration for Government

  • Initial setup and configuration to meet government security standards
  • Network interfaces setup for secure and reliable connectivity
  • Defining zones and hosts to enhance network segmentation and control
  • DHCP and DNS configuration to support robust and scalable government networks

Firewall Policies and Rules for Government

  • Understanding firewall rules and policies for effective security governance
  • Creating and managing firewall rules to protect sensitive information
  • NAT (Network Address Translation) rules to ensure secure external communications
  • Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) settings to detect and mitigate cyber threats

User Authentication and Management for Government

  • User authentication methods to ensure secure access to government resources
  • Integrating with directory services for seamless user management
  • Creating user and group policies to enforce security protocols

VPN Configuration for Government

  • Types of VPNs supported by Sophos XG for government use
  • Setting up remote access VPN to enable secure telework and mobile access
  • Configuring site-to-site VPN to connect geographically dispersed government offices

Advanced Threat Protection for Government

  • Configuring web and email protection to safeguard against online threats
  • Setting up application control to manage and restrict unauthorized applications
  • Advanced threat protection mechanisms to enhance cybersecurity resilience

Network Services and Routing for Government

  • Static and dynamic routing to optimize network performance and reliability
  • Configuring WAN link balancer to improve internet connectivity and redundancy
  • High availability setup to ensure continuous operations and service delivery

Monitoring and Reporting for Government

  • Monitoring tools in Sophos XG for real-time visibility into network activity
  • Analyzing logs and reports to identify trends and anomalies
  • Setting alerts and notifications to promptly address security incidents

System Maintenance for Government

  • Backup and restore procedures to ensure data integrity and recovery
  • Updating firmware and software to stay current with the latest security patches
  • System health checks to proactively identify and resolve potential issues

Troubleshooting for Government

  • Basic troubleshooting techniques to quickly resolve common issues
  • Using diagnostic tools to perform in-depth analysis and problem-solving
  • Common issues and resolutions to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity

Best Practices and Advanced Configurations for Government

  • Security best practices to enhance the overall security posture of government networks
  • Advanced networking and security configurations to address complex requirements
  • Tips for optimizing performance to ensure efficient and effective network operations

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • Basic networking knowledge
  • Familiarity with fundamental IT concepts

Audience for Government

  • IT professionals
  • Security specialists
 21 Hours

Number of participants


Price per participant

Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.

Testimonials (1)

The trainer had an excellent knowledge of fortigate and delivered the content very well. Thanks a lot to Soroush.

Colin Donohue - Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
Course - FortiGate 7.4 Administration

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