The 250-589 exam, “Symantec Web Protection – Edge SWG R2 Technical Specialist,” covers a comprehensive range of topics related to configuring and managing Symantec Web Protection Edge, a web security gateway solution, focusing on advanced features and functionalities for filtering web traffic, including malware protection, URL categorization, application control, and more, within the “Edge SWG R2” version specifically.
Key topic areas covered in the 250-589 exam:
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Policy Management and Configuration:
- Creating and editing web security policies
- Defining access control rules based on user groups, locations, and application types
- Implementing URL filtering with different categorization levels
- Configuring malware protection settings
- Managing policy exceptions and overrides
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Advanced Threat Protection:
- Utilizing sandboxing technology for advanced malware detection
- Detecting and blocking zero-day threats
- Implementing anti-phishing and anti-malware filters
- Configuring real-time threat intelligence feeds
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Application Control:
- Identifying and classifying different application categories
- Blocking or restricting specific applications based on policy needs
- Managing application usage reports
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Data Leakage Prevention (DLP):
- Configuring DLP policies to detect sensitive data leaks
- Defining data types for detection (credit card numbers, social security numbers)
- Implementing data loss prevention measures
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HTTPS Inspection:
- Decrypting and inspecting SSL/TLS traffic
- Configuring decryption policies to avoid performance impact
- Managing certificate management for HTTPS inspection
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Network Integration:
- Integrating Symantec Web Protection Edge with firewalls and other network devices
- Configuring proxy settings and routing
- Implementing load balancing for high availability
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Reporting and Analytics:
- Generating reports on web usage patterns
- Analyzing threat trends and malware activity
- Customizing report dashboards for specific needs
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Deployment and Management:
- Installing and upgrading Symantec Web Protection Edge
- Managing device groups and policy assignments
- Troubleshooting common issues and configuration errors
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