Who Should Attend

This course is intended for system, network, security administrators and managers who need an in-depth understanding of the firewall configuration and role in an internet (and even intranet) network.  Participants who are involved in determining networking standards and directions for their organization will also benefit from the overview this course provides.

Prerequisites

TCP/IP Networking and Protocols (ES0730) or equivalent knowledge. Prior exposure to Internet administration and related networking concepts will be helpful.

What you will learn

This course provides an in-depth review of the need for firewalls, different kinds of firewalls, background and technologies. The following topics will be addressed in detail.

• Application firewalls
• Packet filtering
• Proxy techniques
• Secure lavers
• Authentication
• Configuration and firewall tools

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
   • Quick TCP/IP review 
   • Packet Header Analysis 
   • Internet Services 
   • What is a firewall? 
   • Why do we need a firewall 
2. Firewalls Techniques 
   • Application firewalls 
   • Packet filters 
   • Circuit Firewalls 
   • Bastion Hosts 
   • Proxy based Firewalls 
   • Screened Hosts 
   • Screened Subnets 
3. Overview of Firewall Products 
   • Free Firewall Tools 
   • Commercial Firewall Suites 
4. Firewall Installation 
   • Configuration 
   • Setting up rules 
   • Related Internet Security 
5. Network Management 
   • Internet Network Management Model 
   • Protocols 
   • Tools 
   • Common Problems and Solutions

Course Duration

Three (3) days

Course Schedule

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Course Materials

• Comprehensive course workbook/summary
• Course certificate of completion