SonicWALL Network Security Basic Administration

To attend this course, prerequisite skills and knowledge are required, including completing three e-Learning courses prior to beginning this class. Information from these e-Learning modules is included on the certification exam. The prerequisite training is available from SonicWALL at http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support/eLearning.html and includes:

Network Security Technology Overview e-Learning (~2 hours)

For those new to network security, this optional online course provides an introduction to the key concepts and fundamentals of network security. While this course is not mandatory, it is strongly suggested.

Network Security Essentials e-Learning (~6 hours)

This online course will provide you with critical foundational information concerning firewall technology, security risks and remediation, and network security design and implementation considerations. Additionally, you will learn how to configure and implement SonicWALL firewall appliances and extend the firewall's capability using rules, security applications, and other network specific functions and troubleshooting techniques. You will practice key activities through online simulations.

Virtual Private Networking with SonicOS e-Learning (~6 hours)

A critical follow-on to the Network Security Essentials e-Learning course, this online course will give you a comprehensive education in core VPN technology, design, and implementation considerations. You will also learn about SonicWALL-specific VPN configuration and deployment as well as troubleshooting techniques. As in Securing Networks with SonicOS, you will be able to practice key activities through online simulations.

Other skills required include:

• Basic knowledge of networking concepts, network topologies, and the OSI model of networking protocol stacks

• Understanding of TCP/IP, network addressing, subnets, and Network Address Translation (NAT)

• Knowledge of basic router concepts

• Familiarity with IPSec functionality and implementation