The SonicWall Network Security Administrator (SNSA) for SonicOS 7 curriculum provides students the required background, knowledge, and hands-on experience to begin designing, implementing, and troubleshooting SonicWall Network Security products. SonicOS 7 is SonicWall’s security operating system and is at the core of its latest physical and virtual firewalls, including models from the TZ, NSv, NSa and NSsp Series. SonicOS 7 features advanced security, simplified policy management, and critical networking and management capabilities for distributed enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses with SD-branch support.

Objectives

This course will enable students to configure, monitor, manage, and optimize the SonicWall Network Security firewall appliances running the new SonicOS 7 to effectively defend against limitless network and cyberthreats and implement SonicWall Cybersecurity safeguards for seamless protection. Formative evaluations (knowledge checks and hands-on classroom exercises) are incorporated throughout the course. 

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to configure the SonicWall firewall for Secure and Remote Connectivity, Network Optimization, and Advanced Threat Protection.

Intended Audience 

The SNSA course is recommended for all security professionals, system engineers, channel partners, service partners, and end users with at least one year of experience in implementing IT security technologies (Network, Applications, and Systems).

Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills 

• High-level understanding of networking fundamentals and architecture, including OSI model, IP addressing, dynamic routing, switching, cloud and virtualization, network topologies and connectivity, wired and wireless networks, system backup and recovery, network applications and peripherals, network management protocols, etc.
• Knowledge of enterprise security concepts and technologies, such as firewalls, gateways, VPN architecture, threat protection, content filtering, NAT, IPSec, SSL, DPI, zones, encryption and cryptography, access control, Identity management, security compliance policies, latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities. You can prepare with the following SonicWall University courses:
  • Networking and Cybersecurity Basics
  • SonicOS Essentials and Networking Basics

Course Syllabus 

1. Setting up Basic Firewall Components 
2. Unified Threat Management
3. Secure Access
4. Deep Packet Inspection for SSL (DPI-SSL)
5. Content Filtering Services 
6. Application Firewall 
7. Scalability and Reliability
8. SD-WAN
9. High Availability 
10. Troubleshooting Tools

Certification

• Completing the instructor-led training course grants you access to the certification exam. The certification exam is available online via your SonicWall University Account. Any participant who successfully completes this course and passes the certification exam will be deemed a Certified SonicWall Network Security Administrator (SNSA).
• The exam is administered outside the class. You are given 180 minutes for 60 questions. A passing score is 75% or higher. The exam covers all course material, including eLearning content, eBook, and ILT content. 
• At the end of the exam, you are immediately notified of your exam score, and the exam will be reviewed by the proctoring software and certification review team. The exam review process can take up to four business days. Upon successfully passing the exam, you will be sent an email containing your SNSA certificate.
• In addition, you can view your certification details, such as the certification expiration date, in your profile’s Badges and Certifications on SonicWall University. You can also print your certificate and access the SNSA certification logo for use on your business cards, email signatures, and resumé.
• All SonicWall Certifications are good for two years from the date that you pass the exam. After their two-year certification expires, students can recertify once for another two years by retaking and passing the same certification exam. Students must recertify their SNSA certification within 3 months of the certification’s expiration.