Forcepoint Cloud Security
Administrator Virtual
Instructor-Led Training
Datasheet
September 2020
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Forcepoint Cloud Security Administrator
Virtual Instructor-Led Training
WBADMC
In this virtual instructor-led training course, you will learn how to set up, configure, administer, and integrate the Forcepoint
Cloud Web and Cloud Email Security solutions. The course covers initial configuration and installation, web and email
policy creation, category and user management, and other uses of the Forcepoint Cloud Security system. Students will
develop skills in web policy creation, email policy creation, web endpoint deployment, user account management,
reporting, and maintenance.
Audience
Consultants, system architects, integrators and planners who help
customers with Web Security implementations Format:
System administrators, network security administrators, IT staff and Virtual Instructor-Led Training
Forcepoint cloud web and email security operators
Forcepoint channel partners Duration:
Course objectives 12 hours total, typically delivered in 3
sessions/ 4 hours per session
Describe the Forcepoint Web Security Cloud solution.
Explore Cloud account settings and Web Endpoint configuration.
Course Price:
Manage Web traffic, and configure the Forcepoint Web Endpoint
agent. $1,150 USD
Formulate Web Cloud policies and list policy assignment methods.
Define various Cloud portal account and group settings. Exam Price:
Modify Website Category actions and list action priority values.
One attempt is included
Explain the Web Cloud Security authentication process.
Describe Cloud Reporting, various reporting tools, and their features.
Configure Report Builder and other diagnostic tools.
Explain Forcepoint Cloud Email Security configuration and use cases.
Develop Cloud Email Security account settings.
Configure Cloud Email setup for inbound and outbound routing.
Explain Cloud Email encryption and troubleshooting.
Create Cloud Email reports and schedule report delivery.
Prerequisites for attendance
General understanding of system administration and Internet services
Basic knowledge of networking and computer security concepts
A computer that meets the requirements noted at the end of this document
Basic knowledge of IPv4 networking concepts (IP addresses, routing, URLs, proxies, gateways, firewalls)
User experience with platforms on which the Forcepoint Web Security software will be deployed
Basic familiarity with privacy standard terminology and their acronyms (PCIDSS, HIPPA, PII, GDPR)
Certification exams
This course prepares you for the Certified Forcepoint Cloud Security Administrator exam. The exam is included in the
price of the course but the execution of the exam is not accomplished during the course. A minimum score of 80% on the
multiple choice online exam is required to obtain certification.
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Course outline
Module 1: Course Introduction and Overview of Cloud Portal
Articulate the key features and functions of Web Security.
Describe features, components, and key integrations that enable Web Security functionalities.
Describe Forcepoint Web Security Cloud features, components, and benefits.
List the advantages and disadvantages of Web Endpoint deployment methods.
Module 2: Cloud Account Settings and Managing Web Traffic
Apply Cloud Web account settings.
Configure Web endpoint settings.
Characterize and manage Web traffic.
Module 3: Cloud Web Security Concepts
Explain the role of Proxy Automation Configuration (PAC) files in directing traffic to Cloud.
Identify the methods of directing traffic to Cloud.
List the installation steps for Forcepoint Web Endpoint client.
Module 4: Creating Cloud Web Policies
List the details of managing Web Cloud Policies.
Define key policy components and how to administer them.
Explain the different policy assignment methods and how to use them.
Module 5: Manage Category Actions and Policy Users
Identify different website categories and policy actions for Web categories.
Describe different notification pages and customization.
State the filtering order applicable to Cloud Web Security policies.
Module 6: Manage Cloud Account Settings and User Data
Define the different account settings on the Cloud portal.
Explain how to manage contacts and users, and access the audit trail.
Describe the Directory Synchronization configuration and settings.
Module 7: Cloud and Web Security Authentication
Explain Web Cloud Security authentication and local and remote user types.
Describe Web Cloud Security Directory Synchronization and its best practices.
List and explain how authentication methods work for different user types.
Describe key differences between local and remote users, and plan policies for both.
Module 8: Using Web Cloud Reporting Tools
Identify the key features of the new reporting product.
Define how to customize Cloud portal dashboards and thumbnail views.
Describe different reporting features, categories, and tools.
Module 9: Web Cloud Reporting Features
Explain the Report Builder tool and describe Transaction View.
Identify the different Web Cloud reports and how to customize them.
List the steps to export and schedule report delivery .
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Module 10: Web Cloud Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Describe Forcepoint Web Endpoint support features and diagnostic tools.
Explain how Endpoint identifies proxy users.
Compare differences between proxy connect and direct connect endpoint.
Module 11: Cloud Email Security Overview
Describe Forcepoint Cloud Security settings and use case scenarios.
Explain in detail the Cloud Email Security scenario and policy setup.
Define the Cloud Email portal settings and how it integrates with your email server.
Module 12: Setting Up Cloud Email Security
Explain how to configure a Cloud Email Security account.
Describe how to add Inbound and Outbound connections to an email policy.
Describe Email Security policy creation and quarantine options.
Module 13: Cloud Email Encryption and Email Troubleshooting
Explain how to configure Transport Layer Security and email encryption types.
Define how to use standard email encryption vs. advanced encryption.
Describe how to troubleshoot email-related issues that may occur.
Module 14: Cloud Email Reporting Features
Explain the Report Builder tool and describe Message View.
Identify the different Email Cloud reports and how to customize them.
List the steps to export and schedule report delivery.
To attend this virtual online course, you must have a computer with:
A high-speed internet connection (minimum of 1 MB connection required)
An up-to-date web browser (Google Chrome recommended)
PDF viewer
Speakers and microphone or headset (headset recommended)
A separate tablet or e-book reader is also recommended for the course and lab book delivery
Terms and Conditions
Virtual instructor-led trainings (VILTs) are delivered as live instructor-led training in an online classroom, with no
on-site delivery element.
This course is limited to the topics described in this data sheet and may not address all of your unique
requirements.
Forcepoint trainings are standard and non-negotiable.
Forcepoint provides the training “AS IS” and makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied.
VILT courses must be completed within six months from purchase or the course may be forfeited.
The training services in this course are provided pursuant to the Subscription Agreement.
Assent to the Subscription Agreement constitutes acceptance of the above terms and conditions.
For more information about this course or other Forcepoint training offerings, please visit
https://www.forcepoint.com/services/training-and-technical-certification or contact Forcepoint Technical Learning Services
at [email protected].
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