F5 BIG-IP APM: Access Policy Manager Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the F5 BIG-IP APM: Access Policy Manager course, it is essential that students meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including routing, switching, and IP addressing.
• Familiarity with common network terminology and data flow in an enterprise network.
• Knowledge of basic security concepts, such as firewalls, VPNs, and proxy servers.
• Experience with common web browser operations and basic troubleshooting techniques.
• Exposure to network and application protocols such as HTTP, DNS, and SSL/TLS would be advantageous.
• Prior experience with F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is helpful but not mandatory.
• Ability to navigate and use a graphical user interface (GUI) on a Windows-based system.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that students possess the foundational knowledge required to effectively engage with the course material and benefit from the hands-on training provided.

Target Audience for F5 BIG-IP APM: Access Policy Manager

The F5 BIG-IP APM course provides comprehensive training on access policy management for secure application delivery.

• Network Engineers
• System Administrators
• Security Engineers
• Network Architects
• Solutions Architects
• Technical Support Staff
• IT Security Professionals
• Application Developers who integrate with F5 solutions
• F5 BIG-IP Administrators and Operators
• Professionals working with VPN, SSO, and Endpoint Security
• Network Operators managing application access controls
• IT Professionals involved in network and application security
• Infrastructure Specialists focusing on access management and SAML
• DevOps Engineers with an interest in network security automation using iRules
• Professionals seeking to understand BIG-IP system setup and configuration

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this F5 BIG-IP APM: Access Policy Manager?

Course Learning Outcomes and Concepts

Upon completion of the F5 BIG-IP APM: Access Policy Manager course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the configuration and management of BIG-IP APM to secure access to applications and networks.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understanding BIG-IP System: Gain foundational knowledge of the BIG-IP system, its setup, configuration archiving, and available F5 support resources.
• Configuring Web Application Access: Learn how to configure BIG-IP APM for secure web application access, including an overview of the Access Policy.
• Access Policy Management: Master navigating and managing the Access Policy to control user access effectively.
• Authentication Mechanisms: Get to grips with various authentication methods such as Active Directory, RADIUS, OTP, and local user databases within APM.
• Portal and Network Access: Configure Portal Access and Network Access settings to provide secure remote access to network resources and applications.
• Implementing Security Checks: Understand and configure client-side and server-side endpoint security to protect against unauthorized access.
• Authorization and Access Control: Learn how to use authorization, including Active Directory queries and Access Control Lists, to fine-tune access permissions.
• Single Sign-On (SSO) and App Tunnels: Implement SSO for seamless user experiences and configure app tunnels for secure application access.
• Customization and SAML Deployment: Customize the user interface and experience, and deploy SAML for federated identity management across different domains.
• Utilizing iRules and BIG-IP Edge Client: Understand the basics of iRules for traffic management and deploy the BIG-IP Edge Client for enhanced connectivity options.