Symantec ProxySG 6.6 Basic Administration (BCCPA)

Describe the functions of a proxy server

Differentiate proxy servers from firewalls

Describe the key features and benefits of the ProxySG

List the various ProxySG models

Access online Symantec community resources

Describe the three network deployment methods

Describe the three possible roles of the ProxySG

Describe the relationship between the Management Console and the ProxySG CLI

Describe the primary function of the major areas of the Management Console

Use the Management Console to access on-box help and Symantec product documentation

Understand the functions of proxy services, listeners, and proxy types

Describe the three most common proxy services

Explain how the intercept and bypass settings affect what happens to network traffic passing through the ProxySG

Explain the function of common global proxy service settings

Understand how a connection is initiated over the transport layer

Identify the components of an HTTP URL

Explain the two types of HTTP messages: request and response

Identify common response codes

Describe the relationship among the VPM, CPL, and the Management Console

Describe the default processing order for policy layers and rules

Describe triggers and actions that can be used in writing policy

Identify the types of objects that the VPM supports

Describe some of the best practices to be followed when using the VPM to create policy

Describe the main concepts of web filtering

Describe the primary category databases

Describe the category types available to policy

Describe how WebFilter and WebPulse work together

Understand Intelligence Services as provided by the Global Intelligence Network

Understand Geolocation and Threat Risk Levels and how they can be used in policy

Describe how malware can be transmitted via HTTP

Explain the methods, advantages, and disadvantages of file type detection

Describe some of the considerations in deciding what content to block as possible malware sources

Explain the function and various components of built-in and custom exception pages

Describe the function of Notify User objects

Identify the types of pages that can be sent to users by using Notify User objects

Describe splash pages and coaching pages using Notify User objects in the VPM

Describe, at a high level, how the ProxySG performs access logging

Describe the components of a ProxySG access log facility

Identify default log facilities and log formats

Describe common use cases for periodic and continuous uploading of access logs