Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (SWSA)

This comprehensive two-day hands-on training course prepares students to install, configure, operate and maintain the Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA). The course also covers how to configure and deploy Cisco Web Security solutions.

• Describe the Cisco WSA in Detail
• Install and Verify the Cisco WSA in various deployment scenarios
• Deploy WSA Proxy Services
• Utilize WSA Authentication
• Configure WSA Policies
• Enforce Acceptable Use
• Defend Against Malware
• Configure Data Security Features
• Describe and Set Up Cisco Cloud Web Security
• Use Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
• Perform Administration and Troubleshooting of Cisco WSAs

• Security Architects & System Designers
• Network Administrators & Operations Engineers
• Network or Security Managers responsible for Web Security
• Cisco WSA Customers
• Cisco Channel Partners
• Cisco Channel Partner Field Engineers preparing for the Web Security Field Engineer (WSFE) Exam
• Employees

Attendees should possess the following background knowledge and skills:

• Basic Microsoft Windows navigation and keyboard proficiency skills
• Internet usage skills, including use of a browser and search tools
• TCP/IP services, including DNS, SSH, FTP, SNMP, HTTP, and HTTPS, is assumed
• Experience with IP routing is assumed

• Module 0: Introduction
• Module 1: Reviewing the System
• Module 2: Installing & Verifying the Cisco WSA
• Module 3: Configuring Virtual Web Security Appliance Connector to Cisco Cloud Web Security
• Module 4: Deploying Proxy Services
• Module 5: Utilizing Authentication
• Module 6: Configuring Policies
• Module 7: Enforcing Acceptable Use
• Module 8: Enforcing Acceptable Use – Advanced Topics
• Module 9: Defending Against Malware
• Module 10: Configuring Data Security
• Module 11: Cisco Cloud Web Security
• Module 12: Using Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
• Module 13: Performing Administration & Troubleshooting