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Sophos Certified Administrator – Firewall (SCAXGF)

The Sophos Certified Administrator – Firewall (SCAXGF) course is designed for technical professionals responsible for administering Sophos XG Firewall. It develops the skills required to manage common day-to-day firewall tasks, configure commonly used security features, review logs and reports, and use troubleshooting tools. The training combines presentations with practical lab exercises in a simulated company network environment. Participants learn firewall configuration, network protection, site-to-site connections, authentication, web protection, and application control.
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Course Description

Key Takeaways
  • Recognize the main technical capabilities of Sophos XG Firewall and how they protect against threats.
  • Complete common firewall configuration tasks.
  • Configure commonly used firewall features.
  • View and manage logs and reports.
  • Identify and use troubleshooting tools.
Course Outline

Module 1: XG Firewall Overview

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

Module 2: Getting Started with XG Firewall

  • 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.
  • Configure static routing.

Module 3: Network Protection

  • 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 and Spoof Protection.
  • Enable Security Heartbeat and apply restrictions in firewall rules.
  • Configure Advanced Threat Protection.

Module 4: Site-to-Site Connections

  • 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.

Module 5: Authentication

  • 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).

Module 6: Web Protection and Application Control

  • 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.
Duration

2 days

Exam Details

Course Completion Certificate by Network Binary

Who should attend
  • Technical professionals responsible for administering Sophos XG Firewall.
  • Professionals who need to manage common day-to-day firewall tasks.
Prerequisites

no prerequisites

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FAQs

What is the Sophos Certified Administrator – Firewall (SCAXGF) course?

The course provides technical professionals with the skills required to administer Sophos XG Firewall, manage common configuration tasks, configure commonly used features, and use logs, reports, and troubleshooting tools.

How long does the SCAXGF training take?

The supplied Koenig course overview specifies 2 days (16 hours) of training, with approximately half of the time allocated to practical exercises.

Is there an assessment for the Sophos Certified Administrator credential?

Yes. The course overview states that candidates must pass an online assessment to become a Sophos Certified Administrator. The pass mark is 80%, with up to four attempts.

Does the course include hands-on labs?

Yes. The course includes practical exercises using a preconfigured environment that simulates a head office and branch office, with Windows Servers, two XG Firewalls, and supporting infrastructure.

What prior knowledge is recommended before attending?

The course has no mandatory prerequisites. However, networking knowledge equivalent to CompTIA Network+, familiarity with security best practices, and experience configuring network security devices are recommended.

Sophos Certified Administrator – Firewall (SCAXGF)

The Sophos Certified Administrator – Firewall (SCAXGF) course is designed for technical professionals responsible for administering Sophos XG Firewall. It develops the skills required to manage common day-to-day firewall tasks, configure commonly used security features, review logs and reports, and use troubleshooting tools. The training combines presentations with practical lab exercises in a simulated company network environment. Participants learn firewall configuration, network protection, site-to-site connections, authentication, web protection, and application control.

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