ENW_ENFSCASS Forescout Certified Associate (FSCA)
ForeScout Certified Associate training is a four-day course featuring instruction and includes hands-on labs in a simulated IT environment. Students learn how to establish security policies using all our available tools. Students will classify and control assets in a network environment and observe how CounterACT monitors and protects an enterprise network.
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COURSE CONTENT:
Day One • Chapter 1: IntroductionA brief introduction to ForeScout's vision and concepts of Network Access Control. • Chapter 2: Terms and ArchitectureThis lesson introduces students to commonly used terms such as plugin, segment, channel, organizational unit and general networking vocabulary. • Chapter 3: CounterACT InstallationParticipants configure CounterACT for installation in a practical network environment, including configuring switch connectivity, Active Directory integration and account management. Lab included. • Chapter 4: Console OverviewThis is a tour of the console to illustrate features and demonstrate navigation.
Day Two • Chapter 5: CounterACT ConfigurationDetailed instructions for configuring CounterACT independent from first-time login. Plugins, Channel, Host Property Scanner, Switch Observe and configuration options are covered. Lab included. • Chapter 6: CounterACT DeploymentStudents learn the best practices for a successful CounterACT deployment, including planning, defining project goals, appliance locations, layer 2 versus layer 3 installation, network integration and rollout strategies. • Chapter 7: Policy OverviewStudents get a foundational overview of how to create policies and how they function within the CounterACT console. • Chapter 8: ClassificationStudents learn how to classify network assets in CounterACT. Lab included.
Day Three • Chapter 9: ClarificationStudents learn how to identify the management capabilities of the hosts starting with established Classification groups. Lab included. • Chapter 10: ComplianceStudents create policies to establish a network and endpoint compliance posture for a typical corporate environment. Lab included. • Chapter 11: ControlStudents enforce a compliance posture by assigning network devices to Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and Access Control Lists (ACLs), updating asset antivirus and patch levels, and enabling guest registration, ActiveResponse™ and Domain Name Service (DNS) Enforcement. Lab included. • Chapter 12: CounterACT Host ManagementStudents configure Windows, Linux and network endpoints with CounterACT. In addition, students will perform housekeeping tasks such as backups and appliance updates. Lab included.
Day Four • Chapter 13: CounterACT AdministrationStudents work with CounterACT appliance and CounterACT Enterprise Manager administration as well as console user management. • Chapter 14: Inventory, Assets, Reporting, DashboardStudents learn to use the inventory, assets portal, reporting and dashboard. Lab included. • Chapter 15: TroubleshootingThis lesson introduces common troubleshooting methods used in a typical CounterACT deployment. Lab included.
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