Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW),Unified Threat Management (UTM)

What you'll learn

Understand Firewall Basics

How to Deploy Sophos XG Firewall from Scratch

Configure Web Control, Application Control Policies

Understanding of Firewall Rules

Requirements

Basic understanding of IT security / security devices.

Basic Network Administration Knowledge/ Routing/ ip addressing/ routing protocol

Description

Are you looking to bolster your network security skills and protect your organization from cyber threats? Look no further! Welcome to "Mastering Sophos XGS Firewall," your comprehensive guide to understanding and effectively using one of the most powerful network security solutions available today.In this course, we'll take you from beginner to expert in managing and configuring the Sophos XGS Firewall, regardless of your prior experience. We'll start with the basics, explaining what a firewall is, why it's crucial for safeguarding your network, and how the Sophos XGS Firewall stands out from the crowd with its cutting-edge features.You'll learn step-by-step how to set up and deploy the Sophos XGS Firewall in your environment, ensuring that your network is protected against a wide range of cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, and intrusions. We'll cover everything from initial setup and configuration to advanced security policies and threat prevention techniques.Throughout the course, we'll dive deep into key concepts such as network security, intrusion prevention, web filtering, and application control, providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure your network like a pro. You'll also learn how to optimize your firewall's performance with traffic shaping, quality of service (QoS), and user authentication.Whether you're an IT professional looking to enhance your skills or a business owner seeking to fortify your network defenses, this course is for you. By the end, you'll be equipped with the expertise to confidently manage and protect your network with the Sophos XGS Firewall.Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a network security expert!

Overview

Section 1: Getting Started with Sophos Firewall: Overview, Features, and Setup

Lecture 1 Introduction to Sophos Firewall: An Overview

Lecture 2 Key Features of Sophos Firewall

Lecture 3 Installation of Sophos Firewall In EVE-NG

Lecture 4 Navigating the Control Center: The Sophos Dashboard

Lecture 5 Understanding the Reports Tab: Insights and Analysis

Lecture 6 Deployment model & hardware Overview

Lecture 7 Configuring Interfaces and Zones: Best Practices

Lecture 8 Firewall Rules & Policies

Section 2: NAT Configuration & Management

Lecture 9 Understanding SNAT and Linked NAT in Sophos Firewall

Lecture 10 Dnat and Loopkack Nat Rule Explained

Lecture 11 DNAT lab in Sophos firewall

Section 3: Packet Flow in Sophos firewall

Lecture 12 Packet Flow in Sophos Firewall - Part 1

Lecture 13 Packet Flow in Sophos Firewall - Part 2

Section 4: Firewall technical Aspects

Lecture 14 Host and services

Lecture 15 Traffic Shaping in Sophos XGS Firewall

Section 5: Web Filter Policy

Lecture 16 Web filter tabs ( Categories, URL GROUP , User Activities )

Lecture 17 Web Protection in Sophos Firewall

Lecture 18 Web Filter - Hands-on LAB

Lecture 19 Web filter Exception Tab

Lecture 20 Creating URL Exceptions in Sophos Firewall- whitelisted URL

Lecture 21 Web policy: General Settings

Lecture 22 Web Surfing Quotas in Sophos firewall

Section 6: Application Control Policy

Lecture 23 Application Control Policy: A Deep Dive into Tabs and Features

Lecture 24 Application Control LAB: Step-by-Step lab guide

Section 7: IPS

Lecture 25 IPS explained

Lecture 26 Enabling and Configuring IPS in Sophos Firewall (Practise lab)

Lecture 27 IPS- DNS EXPLOIT LAB

Section 8: Backup and Restore in Sophos FW

Lecture 28 Backup of firmware on Gmail.

Section 9: SSL/TLS Decryption in Sophos firewall

Lecture 29 SSL/TLS Decryption Fundamentals

Section 10: Captive Portal

Lecture 30 Captive Portal in Sophos Firewall

Section 11: VPN

Lecture 31 SSL VPN - Introduction

Lecture 32 Types of SSL Protocols: A Complete Guide

Lecture 33 SSL-VPN LAB in Sophos Firewall

Lecture 34 Configuring IPSEC Remote Access VPN

Section 12: Practise labs

Lecture 35 How to Block Application Updates in Sophos firewall

Lecture 36 Bypass IP Address/User in Sophos Firewall: Step-by-Step Guide

Lecture 37 MAC Filtering in Sophos Firewall: How to Control Access and Secure Your Network

Lecture 38 User Activity Monitoring: How to Track and Manage User Behavior

Section 13: Practise Tests

Network Administrators,IT Manager,Network Security