About this Course
This course uses lectures and hands-on exercises to give participants real-time experience in setting up and configuring the BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) system. Students are introduced to the AFM user interface, stepping through various options that demonstrate how AFM is configured to build a network firewall and to detect and protect against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. Reporting and log facilities are also explained and used in the course labs. Further Firewall functionality and additional DoS facilities for DNS and SIP traffic are discussed.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for network operators, network administrators, network engineers, network architects, security administrators, and security architects responsible for installation, setup, configuration, and administration of the BIG-IP AFM system.
At Course Completion
Outline
Lesson 1 : Setting up the BIG-IP System
- Introducing the BIG-IP System
- Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System
- Archiving the BIG-IP System Configuration
- Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools
Lesson 2 : AFM Overview and Network Firewall
- AFM Overview
- AFM Availability
- AFM and the BIG-IP Security Menu
- Explaining F5 Terminology
- Network Firewall
- Contexts
- Modes
- Packet Processing
- Rules and Direction
- Rules Contexts and Processing
- Inline Rule Editor
- Configuring Network Firewall
- Network Firewall Rules and Policies
- Network Firewall Rule Creation
- Identifying Traffic by Region with Geolocation
- Identifying Redundant and Conflicting Rules
- Identifying Stale Rules
- Prebuilding Firewall Rules with Lists and Schedules
- Rule Lists
- Address Lists
- Port Lists
- Schedules
- Network Firewall Policies
- Policy Status and Management
- Other Rule Actions
- Redirecting Traffic with Send to Virtual
- Checking Rule Processing with Packet Tester
- Examining Connections with Flow Inspector
Lesson 3 : Logs
- Event Logs
- Logging Profiles
- Limiting Log Messages with Log Throttling
- Enabling Logging in Firewall Rules
- BIG-IP Logging Mechanisms
- Log Publisher
- Log Destination
- Filtering Logs with the Custom Search Facility
- Logging Global Rule Events
- Log Configuration Changes
- QKView and Log Files
- SNMP MIB
- SNMP Traps
Lesson 4 : IP Intelligence
- Overview
- Feature 1 Dynamic White and Black Lists
- Black List Categories
- Feed Lists
- IP Intelligence Policies
- IP Intelligence Log Profile
- IP Intelligence Reporting
- Troubleshooting IP Intelligence Lists
- Feature 2 IP Intelligence Database
- Licensing
- Installation
- Configuration
- Troubleshooting
- IP Intelligence iRule
Lesson 5 : DoS Protection
- Denial of Service and DoS Protection Overview
- Device DoS Protection
- Configuring Device DoS Protection
- Variant 1 DoS Vectors
- Variant 2 DoS Vectors
- Automatic Threshold Configuration
- Variant 3 DoS Vectors
- Device DoS Profiles
- DoS Protection Profile
- Dynamic Signatures
- Dynamic Signatures Configuration
- DoS iRules
Lesson 6 : Reports
- AFM Reporting Facilities Overview
- Examining the Status of Particular AFM Features
- Exporting the Data
- Managing the Reporting Settings
- Scheduling Reports
- Examining AFM Status at High Level
- Mini Reporting Windows (Widgets)
- Building Custom Widgets
- Deleting and Restoring Widgets
- Dashboards
Lesson 7 : DoS White Lists
- Bypassing DoS Checks with White Lists
- Configuring DoS White Lists
- tmsh options
- Per Profile Whitelist Address List
Lesson 8 : DoS Sweep Flood Protection
- Isolating Bad Clients with Sweep Flood
- Configuring Sweep Flood
Lesson 9 : IP Intelligence Shun
- Overview
- Manual Configuration
- Dynamic Configuration
- IP Intelligence Policy
- tmsh options
- Extending the Shun Feature
- Route this Traffic to Nowhere – Remotely Triggered Black Hole
- Route this Traffic for Further Processing – Scrubber
Lesson 10 : DNS Firewall
- Filtering DNS Traffic with DNS Firewall
- Configuring DNS Firewall
- DNS Query Types
- DNS Opcode Types
- Logging DNS Firewall Events
- Troubleshooting
Lesson 11 : DNS DoS
- Overview
- DNS DoS
- Configuring DNS DoS
- DoS Protection Profile
- Device DoS and DNS
Lesson 12 : SIP DoS
- Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
- Transactions and Dialogs
- SIP DoS Configuration
- DoS Protection Profile
- Device DoS and SIP
Lesson 13 : Port Misuse
- Overview
- Port Misuse and Service Policies
- Building a Port Misuse Policy
- Attaching a Service Policy
- Creating a Log Profile
Lesson 14 : Network Firewall iRules
- Overview
- iRule Events
- Configuration
- When to use iRules
- More Information
Prerequisites
Administering BIG-IP, OSI model, TCP/IP addressing and routing, WAN, LAN environments, and server redundancy concepts; or having achieved TMOS Administration Certification
Venue: LIVE Online
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Description:
Live Online Training
Get the same training you expect in the classroom without leaving your office or home. These are NOT recorded classes. They are LIVE sessions with an expert instructor. We use the latest in video conferencing technologies and audio so you can confidently participate in any class just like being right there in person. We guarantee the effectiveness of our online training delivery approach that we will give you your money back if you are not totally satisfied. Ask us for a demo.
Online class requirements:
- Moderate to fast Internet
- A phone or computer headset is required in order to hear the instructor/moderator). You can use Computer Audio (VoIP) or you can dial in from a regular phone. For convenience, we recommend a hands-free headset or phone.
- Training software must be installed on your computer (trial versions are acceptable)
- RECOMMENDED: Dual Monitors or computers. For optimal online learning experience, we recommend participants have dual monitors or two computers. Your online classroom credentials allow you to join multiple times from multiple computers. Participants should use one monitor or computer to view the instructor’s shared screen and another monitor or computer to work with the software.
What happens when you enroll in an online class
When you register for an online class, you will receive a welcome email followed by login access to the Citrix GoToTraining virtual classroom. A workbook (printed copy or eBook) will be sent to you prior to the start of class.
Online Training Advantages
Convenience: You don’t have to travel and can attend from your home, office or anywhere with an internet connection. Our online classes are conducted using GoToTraining, a more robust version of the popular GoToMeeting screen sharing and conferencing platform. To accommodate multiple time zones, courses are typically scheduled from 10am – 5pm Eastern with a one-hour lunch break at 12:30 – 1:30 pm Eastern and a 10-minute break in the morning and afternoon. When conducting custom online course for your group, class times can be modified to accommodate your timezone.
Interactive Learning: Our online training is fully interactive. You can speak and chat with the instructor and classmates at any time. Various interactive techniques are used in every class. Our small class sizes (typically 4 – 8 students), allow our instructors to focus on individual performance and issues and to work closely with you to meet your unique needs. Classes are designed to be a hands-on learning experience, providing opportunities for you to try your new skills while the instructor is available for review, questions, and feedback. You have the option to give the instructor permission to view your computer to provide one-on-one assistance when needed.
