Sophos Certified Engineer (ET80) – Sophos Firewall (XGS)
The Sophos Certified Engineer (ET80) – Sophos Firewall (XGS) course equips network engineers and security administrators with hands-on skills to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Sophos XGS Firewall solutions, addressing the growing need for certified professionals in next-gen firewall deployment. With 98% of Sophos partners requiring certified engineers for compliance, this training ensures readiness for real-world implementation and customer protection.
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Course Overview
The Sophos Certified Engineer (ET80) – Sophos Firewall (XGS) course by Sophos is designed to equip IT professionals with comprehensive skills in deploying and managing the Sophos XGS Firewall platform. This course prepares candidates for the Sophos Firewall Engineer certification, a key credential in the vendor’s certification path, and is ideal for roles such as Network Security Engineer, Firewall Administrator, and IT Security Consultant. With Sophos securing over 300,000 organizations globally, demand for certified engineers remains strong, particularly in environments leveraging integrated security solutions. The curriculum covers core competencies needed to evaluate, configure, and maintain Sophos Firewall deployments effectively.
Students engage with critical technologies including Sophos XG/XGS Firewall, Sophos Central, Security Heartbeat, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Application Control, and Web Protection. Through hands-on labs conducted in a virtual lab environment, learners configure firewall rules, deploy SSL and IPsec VPNs, implement NAT policies, and integrate endpoint protection using Security Heartbeat. A key real-world scenario involves setting up a secure branch office connection using a Route-Based IPsec Site-to-Site VPN, complete with authentication via Active Directory and traffic filtering through application control policies. These exercises ensure practical mastery of deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting tasks essential for enterprise network security.
This training directly prepares individuals for the Sophos Certified Engineer (SCET) credential, widely recognized among MSPs and enterprise IT teams for validating hands-on expertise with Sophos Firewall solutions. Certified professionals can expect competitive compensation, with average salaries for Sophos engineers ranging from ₹8–16 lakhs annually in India, according to 2026 industry benchmarks. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with official courseware, Guaranteed-to-Run schedules, and expert-led instruction, ensuring students gain both certification readiness and real-world proficiency. Completing the Sophos Certified Engineer (ET80) – Sophos Firewall (XGS) course positions learners to advance into advanced security roles, including Sophos Architect or Cybersecurity Analyst, within a growing ecosystem of Sophos-powered networks.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Understanding of OSI model layers 3-7
- Ability to configure static routes and VLANs
- Proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP configuration
- Experience configuring network security devices and firewall policies
- Familiarity with Windows networking and Active Directory integration
- Access to a Sophos Central account
- Familiarity with Sophos Firewall XGS web admin console
- Completion of Sophos Central Overview ET01 recommended
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the ET80 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Sophos Certified Engineer (ET80) – Sophos Firewall (XGS) Fundamentals
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Day 2– Configuring Sophos Certified Engineer (ET80) Infrastructure
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Day 3– Advanced Network Protection with Sophos Firewall (XGS)
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Day 4– Identity and Access Control for Sophos Certified Engineers
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Day 5– Threat Protection and Reporting for Sophos Certified Engineer (ET80)
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of ET80 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the ET80 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Security Engineer
- Network Security Administrator
- Firewall Engineer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- IT Security Specialist
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking ET80 certified professionals
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