VMware NSX for Intrinsic Security [V4.x] Course Overview

Target Audience for VMware NSX for Intrinsic Security [V4.x]

The VMware NSX for Intrinsic Security [V4.x] course focuses on comprehensive network and security solutions for IT professionals.

• Network Administrators
• Security Administrators
• Network Security Engineers
• Security Analysts
• Network Architects
• IT Security Consultants
• Virtualization Specialists
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
• Compliance and Risk Management Officers
• System Integrators focusing on security solutions
• Technical Support Staff specializing in VMware products
• IT Managers overseeing network or security infrastructure
• Professionals seeking VMware certification in network security

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this VMware NSX for Intrinsic Security [V4.x]?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

Gain expertise in VMware NSX for intrinsic security, focusing on Zero-Trust architecture, IDS/IPS, firewall configuration, and prevention of cyber threats using VMware's security solutions.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand key concepts of information security and differentiate between various types of firewalls, IDS/IPS, and malware prevention techniques.
• Define VMware's intrinsic security strategy and how NSX fits within this framework.
• Implement Zero-Trust security principles using NSX segmentation and enforce policies for a secure network architecture.
• Integrate NSX with VMware Identity Manager™ and LDAP, manage native users and roles, and configure custom user roles within a multitenancy environment.
• Configure and troubleshoot the NSX Distributed Firewall, including time-based and identity firewall rules, and block malicious IP addresses.
• Set up and manage Gateway Firewall policies, troubleshoot common issues, and perform TLS Inspection and URL filtering.
• Operate internal firewalls using VMware Aria Operations tools, applying best practices for grouping, tagging, and rule configurations.
• Explain network introspection, service insertion architecture, and troubleshoot service insertion for traffic flow.
• Deploy and troubleshoot endpoint protection solutions, enhancing the security posture against various cyber threats.
• Describe the MITRE ATT&CK framework, configure Distributed and North-South IDS/IPS, and protect against different phases of cyber attacks.