Exam 250-556: Administration of Symantec ProxySG 6.7* Practice Exam

Exam 250-556: Administration of Symantec ProxySG 6.7* Practice Exam

The Exam 250-556: Administration of Symantec ProxySG 6.7* validates your ability to administer and manage Symantec ProxySG (now Broadcom ProxySG) security gateways.  This exam focuses on configuring, deploying, and optimizing ProxySG for web security and access control within an organization's network.

Who should take the exam?

• Candidates with minimum of 3-6 months of hands-on experience with Symantec ProxySG in either a production or laboratory setting.
• IT professionals responsible for managing Symantec/Broadcom ProxySG security appliances.
• Network administrators seeking to enhance their skills in web security solutions.
• Individuals aiming to validate their knowledge of ProxySG administration for career advancement.

Exam Details

• Exam Name: Administration of Symantec ProxySG 6.7*
• Exam Code: 250-556
• Exam Provider: Broadcom
• Delivery Format: Computer-based, multiple-choice exam format at a secure testing center
• Number of Questions: 40-70 questions
• Time Limit: 60 to 90 minutes
• Passing Score: 65% to 75%

Course Outline

The exam covers the following topics:

• Introduction to the Symantec ProxySG Secure Web Gateway
• ProxySG Security Deployment Options
• ProxySG Management Console
• Traffic Interception using Proxy Services
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol
• Introduction to the Visual Policy Manager
• Filtering Web Content
• Using Threat Intelligence to Defend the Network
• Ensuring Safe Downloads
• Notifying Users of Internet Usage Policies
• Access Logging on the ProxySG
• ProxySG Initial Configuration
• Using Authentication Realms
• Understanding Authentication Credentials
• Understanding Authentication Modes
• Understanding HTTPS
• Managing SSL Traffic on the ProxySG
• Optimizing SSL Interception Performance
• SGOS Architecture
• Caching Architecture
• Troubleshooting SSL Interception Issues
• Troubleshooting Performance Issuesrelated to policy efficiency