McAfee Firewall Enterprise (Sidewinder) Courses: Secure Computing

 McAfee Firewall Enterprise (Sidewinder) Courses


McAfee offers two different ways to enhance your Firewall Enterprise expertise!

7.0 Web-based Training:
For a quick and convenient introduction to Administration skills, try our web-based training. It is free to anyone with a valid Firewall Enterprise serial number. It is available any time you need it at your desktop, and includes both conceptual overviews and GUI simulations of the most common administrative tasks. After registering on-line, students will have unlimited access to all 7.0 training content. Web-based students also have access to on-line tutor assistance via e-mail, and are invited to supply feedback on the courses.

Introduction to McAfee Firewall Enterprise (Sidewinder) 7.0 Admin - Web-based
Subject areas include:

  • System Administration
  • Auditing & Reporting
  • DNS Administration
  • E-mail Administration
  • Policy Administration

Each subject area includes a simulation of the most common tasks encountered in day-to-day Sidewinder administration.

Browse through the training modules here, or you can click here to register today!



McAfee Firewall Enterprise (Sidewinder) version 7.0 System Administration - 5 day class

The Firewall Enterprise System Administration course is a fast-paced hands-on introduction to Firewall Enterprise. It supplies a broad familiarity with day-to-day administration skills and the knowledge required to use those skills effectively.

Subject areas include:

  • Firewall System Overview
    • Appliance Platform Options
    • SecureOS®
    • Type Enforcement®
    • Features and Components Overview
  • Installation and Integration
    • Planning and Practice
  • Auditing and Reporting
  • DNS Configuration & Customization
  • Policy Management
    • Proxies
    • Servers
    • IP Filters
    • Application Defenses™
  • Authentication Configuration
    • On-board Authentication
  • System Management
    • Patches
    • Backup/Restore
    • Admin Accounts
    • Burbs
  • HTTP Configuration & Customization
    • Includes Anti-Virus
    • Includes Anti-Virus
  • TrustedSource
  • Passport Authentication
    • Includes use of off-board LDAP server
  • SSL Decryption
  • IPSec VPN's
  • Signature-Based IPS
  • Reliability and Scalability
    • High Availability
    • Load Sharing High Availability
    • One-to-Many Cluster
  • Function-Specific Diagnostics & Debug Tools

Those who successfully complete Firewall Enterprise training will receive a certificate of completion.

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