McAfee Network Security Platform (NSP) Administration Course Overview

To ensure that students can successfully undertake the McAfee Network Security Platform (NSP) Administration course, the following minimum required prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP protocols, and network topology.
• Familiarity with common network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of basic security concepts, including threat landscape, attack types, and defense mechanisms.
• Experience with Windows operating systems and the ability to navigate the Windows interface.
• Basic administrative skills, including installing and configuring software on Windows systems.
• An understanding of web browser usage and configuration settings for accessing web-based management interfaces.
• Ability to use common administrative tools, such as remote desktop and command-line interfaces.
• Prior exposure to, or experience with, any security technologies or intrusion detection/prevention systems will be beneficial but is not mandatory.

These prerequisites are designed to provide potential learners with a foundational skill set that will enable them to fully engage with the course content and participate in hands-on lab exercises. With these skills, participants will be better positioned to grasp the advanced concepts and techniques taught in the McAfee NSP Administration course.

Target Audience for McAfee Network Security Platform (NSP) Administration

Koenig Solutions' McAfee NSP Administration course is ideal for IT professionals focused on network security and intrusion prevention.

• Network Security Administrators
• McAfee Product Users
• IT Security Engineers
• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Analysts
• Cybersecurity Analysts
• Network Defense Technicians
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Staff
• IT Professionals looking to specialize in McAfee solutions
• System Integrators specializing in security solutions
• Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
• Network and Security Consultants
• IT Managers overseeing security infrastructure

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this McAfee Network Security Platform (NSP) Administration?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes:

This McAfee NSP Administration course offers comprehensive training on the deployment, management, and optimization of Network Security Platform, enhancing security posture and threat response.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the increasing risks of security threats and common attack types, and the importance of network intrusion prevention.
• Learn the components and functionalities of the McAfee Network Security Platform, including its attack detection framework.
• Plan and implement a McAfee NSP deployment considering various deployment options, requirements, and sensor placements.
• Navigate and manage the NSP Manager Interface, including setting up basic features and configuring disaster recovery and fault notification.
• Manage user access and roles, customize authentication settings, and configure LDAP and RADIUS external authentication.
• Grasp the hierarchical structure of administrative domains and manage domains and user assignments within them.
• Install and manage both physical and virtual sensors, and understand their primary functions and operating modes.
• Configure policies for intrusion prevention, including customization, application, and management of policy versions.
• Analyze and respond to threats using Threat Explorer and Advanced Malware Protection tools to detect and handle sophisticated malware.
• Generate and interpret reports for insights on threats, system health, and operational status, and perform database maintenance for optimal NSP performance.