Cisco Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance v3.1 (SWSA)
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Course Duration
2 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
To fully benefit from this course, you should have knowledge of TCP/IP services, including DNS, SSH, FTP, SNMP, HTTP, and HTTPS, along with IP routing. You should also hold one or more of the following, or have equivalent knowledge: a Cisco certification (CCENT or higher); a relevant industry security certification such as (ISC)2, CompTIA Security+, EC-Council, GIAC, or ISACA; a Cisco Networking Academy letter of completion (CCNA 1 and CCNA 2); Windows expertise such as Microsoft Specialist, MCSA, or MCSE; or CompTIA Network+ or Server+.
Course Description
The Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (SWSA) v3.1 course shows you how to implement, use, and maintain the Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA), powered by Cisco Talos, to provide advanced protection for business web traffic and control against web security threats. Through a combination of expert instruction and hands-on practice, you will learn how to deploy proxy services, use authentication, implement policies to control HTTPS traffic and access, implement use control settings and policies, use the solution's anti-malware features, implement data security and data loss prevention, perform administration of the Cisco WSA solution, and more. This course helps you prepare for the Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (300-725 SWSA) exam, which counts toward the CCNP Security certification and the Cisco Certified Specialist in Web Content Security credential. The course also earns you 16 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.
Learning Objectives
- Describe Cisco WSA
- Deploy proxy services
- Utilize authentication
- Describe decryption policies to control HTTPS traffic
- Understand differentiated traffic access policies and identification profiles
- Enforce acceptable use control settings
- Defend against malware
- Describe data security and data loss prevention
- Perform administration and troubleshooting
Course Outline
Agenda
- 1. Describing Cisco WSA
- 2. Deploying Proxy Services
- 3. Utilizing Authentication
- 4. Creating Decryption Policies to Control HTTPS Traffic
- 5. Understanding Differentiated Traffic Access Policies and Identification Profiles
- 6. Defending Against Malware
- 7. Enforcing Acceptable Use Control Settings
- 8. Data Security and Data Loss Prevention
- 9. Performing Administration and Troubleshooting
- 10. References
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals responsible for web security, including:
- Security architects
- System designers
- Network administrators
- Operations engineers
- Network managers, network or security technicians, and security engineers and managers responsible for web security
- Cisco integrators and partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance v3.1 (SWSA) course cover?
This course covers Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance v3.1 (SWSA) training and best practices, including proxy services, authentication, decryption policies, differentiated traffic access policies, acceptable use control, malware defense, and data loss prevention. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance v3.1 (SWSA) training?
IT Dojo's SWSA v3.1 training is 2 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance v3.1 (SWSA) as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
Who should attend this course?
Security architects, system designers, network administrators, operations engineers, network and security managers, technicians, security engineers responsible for web security, and Cisco integrators and partners.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance v3.1 (SWSA) on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance v3.1 (SWSA) for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.