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Sophos Training & Online Course

Course Features

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Two Real-time Use cases

Real-time Use cases

24/7 Lifetime Support

24/7 Lifetime Support

Certification Assistance

Certification Based Curriculum

Flexible Schedule

Flexible Schedules

One-on-onedoubtclearing

One-on-one doubt clearing

Careerpathguidance

Career path guidance

About Sophos Course

This 30 Hours instructor-led Sophos training is designed for technical professionals who will demonstrate Sophos Firewall's significant capabilities and core configuration concepts, supporting and troubleshooting Sophos XG Firewall product. Sophos Online training covers the topics from the Sophos XG Firewall Engineer certification and Sophos XG Firewall Technician certification. The learning will be based on hands-on labs, exercises, and multiple use-cases/projects and include job-search assistance and mock Interviews, making you the best fit for Sophos jobs.

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Course Coverage

Prepare for a career in Sophos

Learn & practice Sophos Concepts

Demonstrate your proficiency in use cases & Lab Assignments
Learn & practice Sophos Concepts

Course Completion Certificate

Earn an employer-recognized Course Completion certificate by Mindmajix.

Resume & LinkedIn Profile

Build your portfolio with personalized suggestions.

Mock Interview

Experience real-time interviews with Mindmajix SMEs

Qualify for in-demand job titles

Career support

Plan your career move with Mindmajix's job search.

Work Support

Get assistance in completing project tasks once you are employed.
Learn & practice Sophos Concepts

Sophos Course Content

Sophos course content is designed by industry experts keeping mind about the various Sophos XG Firewall skills required for XG Firewall configuration and Troubling Shooting Job roles. It will equip you with all the essential skills required to clear the Sophos Certification exams.
Topic-wise Content Distribution

Module 1: XG Firewall Overview

  • Identify the features of the XG Firewall and how the protection against common
  • Identify the deployment options available for the XG Firewall
  • Identify the add-ons for central management and reporting
  • Register for a Sophos Central evaluation

Module 2: Beginning with XG Firewall

  • Identify the deployment modes of the XG Firewall
  • Configure an XG Firewall using the Initial Setup Wizard
  • Navigate the WebAdmin
  • Manage objects
  • Explain what zones are, and identify the default system zones
  • Configure basic networking
  • Manage device access and certificates
  • Manage device access and certificates
  • Configure static routing
  • Use the Initial Setup Wizard to configure a Sophos XG Firewall
  • Configure a new Sophos XG Firewall by importing a configuration backup
  • Navigate the WebAdmin
  • Configure Zones and Interfaces
  • Create Static Routes
  • Create Definitions
  • Configure DNS Request Routes
  • Import CA Certificates
  • Create a Configuration Backup
  • Restore a configuration backup to an XG Firewall

Module 3: Configuring & TroubleShooting of Network Protection

  • Identify the different types of firewalls and understand the purpose of each
  • Create and manage firewall rules
  • Configure and apply intrusion prevention policies
  • Configure DoS & Spoof Protection
  • Enable Security Heartbeat and apply restrictions in firewall rules
  • Configure Advanced Threat Protection
  • Configure Logging
  • Create Network Firewall Rules
  • Install the SSL CA Certificates
  • Install Sophos Central
  • Publish Servers Using Business Application Rules
  • Configure IPS Policies
  • Enable Advanced Threat Protection
  • Enable DoS (Denial of Service) and Spoof Protection
  • Configure Security Heartbeat

Module 4: Configuring & TroubleShooting of Site-to-Site Connections

  • Explain the VPN options available for site-to-site connections
  • Configure an IPsec site-to-site VPN using the wizard
  • Configure an SSL VPN
  • Explain the deployment modes for RED
  • Configure and deploy REDs
  • Create an SSL site-to-site VPN
  • Create an IPsec site-to-site VPN

Module 5: Configuring & TroubleShooting of Authentication

  • Identify the supported authentication sources and enable them for services on the XG Firewall
  • Explain the types of users on the XG Firewall and know when to use them
  • Configure NTLM authentication for the web proxy
  • Install and configure STAS for single sign-on
  • Create identity-based policies
  • Enable and use one-time passwords (OTP)
  • Create an Active Directory Authentication Server
  • Configure Single Sign-On Using STAS
  • Create User-based policies
  • Configure One Time Passwords

Module 6: Configuring & TroubleShooting of Web Protection and Application Control

  • Configure Web Protection Policies
  • Identify the activities that can be used to control web traffic
  • Create keyword content filters
  • Configure Surfing Quotas
  • Configure Traffic Quotas
  • Configure Application Filters
  • Categorize applications using Synchronized App Control
  • Create Custom Web Categories and User Activities
  • Create a Content Filter
  • Create a Custom Web Policy
  • Create a Surfing Quota for Guest Users
  • Create an Application Filter Policy

Module 7: Configuring & TroubleShooting of Email Protection

  • Identify the two deployment modes for Email Protection and their differences
  • Configure global settings include relay settings
  • Configure SMTP policies for MTA mode and legacy mode
  • Configure policies for client protocols
  • Create Data Control Lists and use them in policy
  • Configure encryption using SPX
  • Manage the quarantine using digests and the User Portal
  • Enable and Configure Quarantine Digests
  • Configure an Email Protection policy
  • Configure Data Control and SPX Encryption
  • User Quarantine Management

Module 8: Configuring & TroubleShooting of Wireless Protection

  • Identify the access points available and the differences between them
  • Configure wireless networks
  • Explain the different security mode
  • Deploy wireless access points and assign wireless networks
  • Configure hotspots for wireless networks
  • Create a hotspot

Module 9: Configuring & TroubleShooting of Remote Access

  • Configure remote access using SSL VPN
  • Configure Clientless Access via the User Portal
  • Configure remote access for mobile devices
  • Configure an SSL Remote Access VPN

Module 10: Configuring & TroubleShooting of Logging and Reporting

  • Customize and run reports
  • Schedule reports
  • Use the Log Viewer to monitor the XG Firewall
  • Configure logging
  • Identify and use diagnostic and troubleshooting tools on the XG Firewall
  • Run, Customize and Schedule Reports
  • View Sandstorm Activity
  • Use SF Loader Tools
  • Connection Table
  • Packet Capture
  • Dropped Packet Capture

Practice Test & Interview Questions

MindMajix offers advanced Sophos interview questions and answers along with Sophos resume samples. Take a free sample practice test before appearing in the certification to improve your chances of scoring high.

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Add-ons

Most of the Sophos Jobs in the industry expect the following add-on skills. Hence, we offer these skills-set as FREE Courses (Basics) to ease your learning process and help you stay ahead of the competition.

Agile & Scrum

Hands-on Sophos Projects

Our Sophos Training course aims to deliver quality training that covers solid fundamental knowledge on core concepts with a practical approach. Such exposure to the current industry use-cases and scenarios will help learners scale up their skills and perform real-time projects with the best practices.

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    25 hrs of Self-Paced Videos

    • 25 hours of Sophos Training videos
    • Curated and delivered by industry experts
    • 100% practical-oriented classes
    • Includes resources/materials
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    • Get one year access to the LMS
    • Learn technology at your own pace
    • 24x7 learner assistance
    • Certification guidance provided
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    Oct 18 - Nov 02

    07:00 PM

    Weekdays

    Oct 21 - Nov 05

    07:00 PM

    Weekend

    Oct 25 - Nov 09

    09:00 AM

    Weekdays

    Oct 28 - Nov 12

    09:00 AM

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    • Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) classes.
    • Real-time projects and certification guidance.
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    Empower your team with new skills to Enhance their performance and productivity.

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    • Customized course curriculum as per your team's specific needs
    • Training delivery through self-Paced videos, live Instructor-led training through online, on-premise at Mindmajix or your office facility
    • Resources such as slides, demos, exercises, and answer keys included
    • Complete guidance on obtaining certification
    • Complete practical demonstration and discussions on industry use cases
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    Sophos Certification

    Passing Sophos Quizzes & Assessment exams is mandatory to attain the Sophos Course Completion certificate

    • An Industry-recognized certificate by Mindmajix.
    • Shareable certificate - add to your LinkedIn profile

    What is Sophos certification?

    Sophos certificate plays the role of an official mark of your professionalism. It helps prove that you have Sophos’ expertise and skills to work in an organization. With this certificate in hand, you can apply to almost every company and organization across the world.

    How much does Sophos certification cost?

    The cost for Sophos certification is $450.

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    The entire training went very well. The Sophos course was interactive and hands-on. I liked the entire process.

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    Online Work Support for your on-job roles.

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    Our work-support plans provide precise options as per your project tasks. Whether you are a newbie or an experienced professional seeking assistance in completing project tasks, we are here with the following plans to meet your custom needs:

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    • Pay Per Week
    • Monthly
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    Sophos Training FAQs

    What are the objectives of this online Sophos Training?

    The objective of this online Sophos training is to help candidates recognize the primary technical capabilities and how protection can be given against threats. Also, the course teaches how to complete common configuration tasks, manage security events, restore the system, view, manage, and interpret logs as well as reports amidst other things.

    Why should you learn this Sophos Course?

    In the 2020 Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls, Gartner has tagged Sophos as a visionary. This cybersecurity software is being used by more than 4,00,000 businesses in more than 150 nations. Accordingly, being a certified Sophos professional, you can earn an average salary of $1,11,129.

    Who should opt for this Sophos Certification course?

    This Sophos certification course is ideal for network administrators, security administrators, IT administrators, network engineers, security engineers, security analysts, system administrators, security consultants, IT managers. Apart from this freshers and aspirants of cybersecurity and network security professionals can take this course too.

    What are the prerequisites for taking this online Sophos training?

    To enroll in this course, candidates should have adequate knowledge of networking. They should be able to understand best practices of security. Also, they should know how to set up a Windows server. Knowledge of configuring and managing network gateway devices, Windows networking and Microsoft Active Directory is required too.

    What skills will you develop in this online Sophos xg training ?

    The skills that you will develop with our Sophos XG Firewall Training course are as follow:  

    • Configure an XG Firewall using the Initial Setup Wizard
    • Create and manage firewall rules
    • Configure an IPsec site-to-site VPN using the wizard
    • Configure NTLM authentication for the web proxy
    • Configure Web Protection Policies
    • Create an Application Filter Policy
    • User Quarantine Management
    • Create a hotspot
    • Customize and run reports
    • Dropped Packet Capture

              And much more!

    What job roles are offered for Sophos?

    You can grab a job at the following positions after completing this Sophos Firewall xg Training course: 

    • Sophos Software Engineer
    • Sophos Cloud Infrastructure Services Engineer
    • Sophos DevOps Manager
    • Sophos Frontend Developer
    • Sophos Security Analyst
    • Sophos Security Consultant

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