Forescout Administrator
Training and Certification
At Forescout Technologies, we believe customer training is a critical component of
a successful solution. Our instructors are highly skilled teachers and technologists Highlights
who bring a wealth of practical experience to the classroom. As members of our Learn from
Professional Services team, they are experts at training as well as designing and Certified Professionals
implementing Forescout platform deployments. FSCA training is taught by
Forescout Certified instructors
who have years of real-world
The Pathway to Success network security experience.
Our instructor-led Forescout Certified Administrator (FSCA) training covers the Hands-On
practical skills of configuring and maintaining the Forescout platform. Classes can Learn our best practices by
be delivered on site, at your facility, or in one of several Training Partner classrooms configuring, deploying and
across the globe. maintaining the Forescout
• Standardized. Our FSCA course is based on a pre-defined set of key con- platform.
cepts. Hands-on exercises give students a chance to experiment with the Lab-Focused
tools and practice the concepts covered during classroom sessions. Train in a real network
• Flexible. We offer a variety of training options (Forescout-hosted, environment. Install, configure
partner-hosted, at your facility or virtual training). These options help us and troubleshoot the platform
deliver a training solution that meets your budget, schedule and organization- in your personal lab simulation.
al needs. Flexible and Convenient
Come to us, or we’ll come to
Course Content you. On-site training provides
a private learning experience
Forescout Certified Administrator training is a four-day course featuring instruction
for your team to discuss your
as well as hands-on labs in a simulated IT environment. Students learn how to
unique needs. Our instructors
establish security policies using all of our available tools. Students will classify and
will travel to your preferred
control assets in a network environment and observe how the Forescout platform
location, allowing you to stay at
monitors and protects an enterprise network. The FSCA course curriculum is listed
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achieving strong results.
Pathway to Certification
This course is the first step
on the training path to
Forescout FSCA Certification.
Students learn the theory and
fundamentals of Forescout
platform administration and
should leave the course
prepared to attain FSCA
certification.
Datasheet 1
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Course Schedule
DAYS CHAPTERS
Chapter 1: Introduction
A brief overview of Forescout’s vision and concepts of network access control.
Chapter 2: Terms and Architecture
This lesson introduces students to commonly used terms such as plugin, segment, channel and organizational
unit as well ats other general networking terms.
Day One
Chapter 3: Forescout Platform Installation
Participants configure the platform for installation in a practical network environment, including configuring switch
connectivity, Active Directory integration and account management. Lab included.
Chapter 4: Console Overview
This is a tour of the eyeManage console to illustrate features and demonstrate navigation.
Chapter 5: Platform Configuration
Detailed instructions for configuring the Forescout platform independent from first-time login. Plugins,
Channel, Host Property Scanner, Switch Observe and configuration options are covered. Lab included.
Chapter 6: Platform Deployment
Students learn the best practices for a successful platform deployment, including planning, defining project goals,
Day Two appliance locations, layer 2 versus layer 3 installation, network integration and rollout strategies.
Chapter 7: Policy Overview
Students get a foundational overview of how to create policies and how they function within the eyeManage
console.
Chapter 8: Classification
Students learn how to classify network assets in the platform. Lab included.
Chapter 9: Clarification
Students learn how to identify the management capabilities of the hosts starting with established classification
groups. Lab included.
Chapter 10: Compliance
Students create policies to establish a network and endpoint compliance posture for a typical corporate
environment. Lab included.
Day Three Chapter 11: Control
Students enforce a compliance posture by assigning network devices to Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
and Access Control Lists (ACLs), updating asset antivirus and patch levels, and enabling guest registration,
ActiveResponse™ and Domain Name Service (DNS) enforcement. Lab included.
Chapter 12: Forescout Platform Host Management
Students configure Windows, Linux and network endpoints with the platform. In addition, students will perform
housekeeping tasks such as backups and appliance updates. Lab included.
Chapter 13: Forescout Platform Administration
Students work with the platform appliance and Enterprise Manager administration as well as console user
management.
Day Four Chapter 14: Inventory, Assets, Reporting, Dashboard
Students learn to use the inventory, assets portal, reporting and dashboard. Lab included.
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting
This lesson introduces common troubleshooting methods used in a typical Forescout deployment. Lab included.
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FSCA Certification
Forescout recognizes the benefit of highly skilled administrators to successfully sustain Forescout platform capabilities in complex
customer environments. FSCA certification validates that a person has the expertise to successfully support the Forescout platform
in an enterprise environment. The FSCA certification test is a 120-minute, online written exam. The test requires students to
demonstrate a working knowledge of Forescout platform capabilities.
Training Part Numbers
Forescout platform training offers both a standardized curriculum as well as course work customized to the customer’s specific
needs.
PART NUMBER NAME
FS-TRNG-ADMIN-NAM-01* 4-day classroom training course
4-day class at customer’s North American site for 6 to 12 students. Includes FSCA
FS-TRNG-ADMIN-NAM-12*
certification exams for up to 12 students
4-day classroom training course in the APAC, EMEA, or LATAM regions, per attendee.
FS-TRNG-ADMIN-AEL-01*
Includes 1 FSCA certification exam.
4-day class in the APJ, EMEA, or LATAM regions for 6 to 12 students. Includes FSCA
FS-TRNG-ADMIN-AEL-12*
certification exams for up to 12 students.
FS-TRNG-CERT-FSCA* Forescout certified Administrator certification exam
FS-TRAVEL* Domestic travel expenses (daily)
FS-TRAVEL-I* International travel expenses (daily)
*Notes
1. Travel is not included in any of the FS-TRNG- SKUs
2. Services are subject to the terms and conditions set forth at http://www.forescout.com/eula
3. Cancellation of any services with less than five business days’ notice shall be subject to a cancellation fee plus actual expenses incurred as set
forth in the above terms and conditions.
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