Symantec Endpoint Protection Practice Exam
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Symantec Endpoint Protection Practice Exam
The Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) exam evaluates a candidate's knowledge and skills in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Symantec Endpoint Protection solutions. The exam covers various aspects of SEP, including installation, configuration, policy management, threat protection, and system maintenance. It is designed to validate the expertise required to protect enterprise environments using SEP.
Skills Required
- Installation and Configuration: Ability to install and configure SEP across various environments.
- Policy Management: Proficiency in creating and managing security policies.
- Threat Protection: Knowledge of threat detection and response mechanisms.
- System Maintenance: Skills in maintaining and updating the SEP infrastructure.
- Troubleshooting: Ability to identify and resolve common issues with SEP.
Who should take the exam?
- IT Security Professionals: Individuals responsible for implementing and managing security solutions.
- System Administrators: Professionals tasked with maintaining enterprise security systems.
- Network Administrators: Individuals managing network security and endpoint protection.
- Security Consultants: Experts providing security solutions and advice to organizations.
- Students: Individuals studying IT security and looking to validate their SEP skills.
Course Outline
The Symantec Endpoint Protection exam covers the following topics :-
Module 1: Introduction to Symantec Endpoint Protection
- Overview of Symantec Endpoint Protection: Key features and benefits.
- Architecture: Understanding the components and architecture of SEP.
- Licensing: Overview of SEP licensing models and options.
Module 2: Installation and Deployment
- Pre-Installation Planning: System requirements and preparation steps.
- Installation: Steps to install SEP Manager and clients on various platforms.
- Deployment: Deploying SEP clients using various methods (manual, automated, remote).
Module 3: Configuration and Administration
- Initial Configuration: Setting up the SEP Manager, defining management servers and sites.
- Client Configuration: Configuring client settings and communication with the SEP Manager.
- Administration Console: Navigating and using the SEP Manager console for administration tasks.
Module 4: Policy Management
- Policy Creation: Creating and customizing security policies (antivirus, firewall, intrusion prevention).
- Policy Assignment: Assigning policies to groups and individual clients.
- Policy Enforcement: Ensuring policies are applied and enforced correctly across the network.
Module 5: Threat Protection and Prevention
- Threat Landscape: Understanding common threats and attack vectors.
- Antivirus and Antimalware: Configuring and managing antivirus and antimalware settings.
- Firewall and Intrusion Prevention: Setting up and managing firewall and intrusion prevention rules.
Module 6: System Maintenance and Updates
- LiveUpdate: Configuring and managing LiveUpdate for signature updates.
- System Maintenance: Routine maintenance tasks for SEP servers and clients.
- Backup and Recovery: Implementing backup and recovery procedures for SEP infrastructure.
Module 7: Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitoring: Using SEP Manager to monitor the status and health of clients and servers.
- Reporting: Generating and interpreting reports on security events and system performance.
- Alerts and Notifications: Setting up alerts and notifications for critical events.
Module 8: Troubleshooting and Support
- Common Issues: Identifying and resolving common problems with SEP.
- Diagnostic Tools: Using Symantec diagnostic tools for troubleshooting.
- Support Resources: Accessing and utilizing Symantec support resources and knowledge base.
Module 9: Advanced Features and Best Practices
- Advanced Security Features: Configuring advanced features such as application control, device control, and encryption.
- Best Practices: Implementing best practices for deploying and managing SEP in enterprise environments.
- Case Studies: Real-world examples and case studies of SEP deployments and solutions.