Expertise: Delivered by certified trainers with extensive experience in firewall technologies.

Flexible Delivery: Multiple formats to suit individual and organizational needs.

Practical Focus: Hands-on labs and real-world scenarios ensure actionable skills.

Comprehensive Support: Pre- and post-training resources for sustained learning.

Module 1: Introduction to Firewalls and Network Security

• Objective: Understand firewall fundamentals and their role in securing networks.
• Topics:
  • Overview of firewall types (hardware, software, cloud-based)
  • Key concepts: Network segmentation, DMZ, NAT, and VPN
  • Firewall architectures: Stateful inspection, next-generation firewalls (NGFW), and proxy-based firewalls
  • Common network threats (e.g., DDoS, malware, unauthorized access) and mitigation strategies
  • Firewall placement in network topologies (perimeter, internal, cloud)

Module 2: Planning Firewall Deployment

• Objective: Learn to assess network requirements and plan firewall deployments.
• Topics:
  • Analyzing network architecture and security requirements
  • Selecting appropriate firewall solutions based on organizational needs
  • Planning for scalability, redundancy, and high availability
  • Designing firewall policies for traffic control and security
  • Best practices for minimizing downtime during deployment

Module 3: Firewall Installation and Initial Setup

• Objective: Master the installation and initial configuration of firewalls.
• Topics:
  • Hardware firewall installation: Rack mounting, cabling, and power setup
  • Software firewall setup: Installation on servers or virtual machines
  • Initial configuration: IP addressing, management interfaces, and firmware updates
  • Configuring network interfaces and zones (LAN, WAN, DMZ)
  • Verifying connectivity and basic functionality

Module 4: Configuring Firewall Policies and Rules

• Objective: Develop skills to create and manage firewall policies.
• Topics:
  • Creating access control lists (ACLs) and firewall rules
  • Configuring application-layer filtering and URL filtering
  • Setting up NAT and PAT (Port Address Translation) rules
  • Implementing VPN configurations (IPsec, SSL VPN)
  • Best practices for rule optimization and minimizing conflicts

Module 5: Security and Threat Prevention

• Objective: Enhance firewall security with advanced configurations and monitoring.
• Topics:
  • Configuring intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS)
  • Enabling threat intelligence and signature-based filtering
  • Managing anti-malware and anti-spam protections
  • Monitoring firewall logs and generating security reports
  • Responding to security incidents and alerts

Module 6: High Availability and Scalability

• Objective: Ensure firewall reliability and scalability in enterprise environments.
• Topics:
  • Configuring high availability (active-passive, active-active)
  • Implementing load balancing for firewall clusters
  • Scaling firewall resources for growing traffic demands
  • Managing multi-site firewall deployments
  • Troubleshooting high availability and performance issues