Sophos XG Firewall
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Course Overview:
This course provides hands-on training in deploying, configuring, and managing Sophos XG Firewall for enterprise network protection. Participants will learn to implement security policies, configure VPNs, monitor traffic, and ensure high availability. The course prepares learners for the Sophos XG Engineer certification and includes practical labs simulating real-world scenarios.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Deploy and configure Sophos XG Firewall in various network environments
- Implement firewall rules, IPS, and malware protection
- Configure site-to-site and remote access VPNs
- Integrate authentication systems (AD, RADIUS)
- Monitor traffic and generate security reports
- Set up high availability and perform firmware upgrades
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Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 23 Lessons
- 2 Weeks
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- Introduction & SetupGet familiar with Sophos XG Firewall architecture, licensing, and interface navigation.3
- Basic ConfigurationLearn to configure zones, interfaces, routing, and NAT policies.3
- Security PoliciesImplement firewall rules, web filtering, and threat protection.3
- VPN ConfigurationConfigure secure remote and site-to-site VPNs with authentication integration.3
- Monitoring & ReportingMonitor traffic, generate reports, and configure alerts.3
- High Availability & BackupEnsure firewall redundancy and manage firmware upgrades.3
- Hands-on Labs5
Features
- Hands-on labs with real-world simulations
- Hybrid delivery: instructor-led + virtual labs
- Certification-aligned content (Sophos XG)
- Capstone project for practical application
- Quizzes and assessments for each module
- Certification upon successful completion
Target Audiences
- Network and security administrators
- IT professionals managing perimeter security
- Engineers preparing for Sophos XG certification
Requirements
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing)
- Familiarity with CLI and GUI interfaces (Optional)
- Laptop with 8GB+ RAM and virtualization software
- Prior experience with firewalls or security tools (Optional)
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