Duration: 3 Days
In this course, you will learn the major functions of the ProxySG-how they work, how to administer them, and how the ProxySG interfaces with other Blue Coat products. You will learn key concepts of network security and wide area network (WAN) optimization and how to get service and support from Blue Coat.
Certification:
You will become a Blue Coat Certified ProxySG Administrator upon completing the course and passing the Prometric online exam
What You Will Learn
- Major secure web gateway functions of the ProxySG
- The role of the ProxySG as it relates to other Blue Coat products as part of a complete security solution
- ProxySG configuration
- Troubleshooting the ProxySG and opening a service request
Audience
IT network or security professionals who wish to master the fundamentals of Blue Coat products with a focus on network security and who have not taken any previous Blue Coat training courses
Prerequistes
- Familiarity with networking essentials (such as local area network [LAN], Internet, security, and IP protocols)
- Basic knowledge of authentication methods is a plus
Course Outline
1. Introduction to the ProxySG
2. ProxySG Security Deployments
3. ProxySG Initial Security Configuration
4. ProxySG Management Console
5. ProxySG Security Licensing
6. Proxy Services
7. Hypertext Transfer Protocol
8. Introduction to the Visual Policy Manager
9. Content Filtering and WebPulse
10. Managing Downloads
11. Authenticating Users on the ProxySG
12. Authenticating Realms
13. Authenticating with Transparent Proxy
14. Exceptions and Notifications
15. Access Logging
16. Managing SSL Traffic
17. Basic ProxySG Troubleshooting
18. IPv6 in ProxySG Security Deployments
Course Labs
Lab activities comprise 50% of this class.
