VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1] Course Overview

To ensure that participants can successfully comprehend and engage with the material presented in the VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1] course, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including routing and switching.
• Familiarity with firewalls and firewall policies.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of data center security practices.
• Experience with VMware vSphere® environments and its components such as ESXi hosts and VMware vCenter Server®.
• Understanding of the concepts related to virtualization and virtual machines.

Please note that these prerequisites are intended to provide a foundation that will help learners to fully benefit from the course content. The course is designed to cater to a range of IT professionals, and the prerequisites should not discourage interested learners who have the drive to enhance their skills and understanding of VMware NSX-T and intrinsic security strategies.

Target Audience for VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1]

The VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security course is designed for IT professionals focusing on network and data center security.

• Network Administrators
• Security Administrators
• Security Analysts
• System Administrators
• Network Engineers
• IT Security Consultants
• Data Center Operators
• Solution Architects
• Professionals seeking VMware Certification
• Compliance Officers with a focus on IT Security Regulations
• Virtualization and Cloud Computing Professionals
• Network and Security Architects designing Zero-Trust Networks
• IT Managers overseeing network and security infrastructure

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1]?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes

This course equips participants with comprehensive knowledge on implementing VMware NSX-T Data Center for intrinsic security, aligning with the Zero-Trust model and advanced threat prevention techniques.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand information security concepts and the various types of firewalls, including their use cases.
• Learn the operation of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
• Grasp VMware's intrinsic security strategy and how NSX-T Data Center fits within it.
• Define Zero-Trust Security and identify the five pillars essential to Zero-Trust Architecture.
• Implement NSX segmentation effectively to enforce Zero-Trust security in network environments.
• Integrate NSX-T Data Center with identity management systems like VMware Identity Manager™ and LDAP.
• Configure and manage Distributed Firewall rules, policies, and troubleshoot related issues.
• Set up and troubleshoot gateway firewall rules, including URL analysis and gateway architecture.
• Operate internal firewalls using tools like vRealize Log Insight and NSX Intelligence, focusing on best practices for grouping, tagging, and rule configuration.
• Understand endpoint protection, network introspection, and how to manage and troubleshoot these security features.
• Explore advanced threat prevention techniques, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and configure Distributed IDS/IPS to protect against cyber attacks.