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ENDPOINT-SECURITY-ESSENTIALS Exam Topics and Domains
ENDPOINT-SECURITY-ESSENTIALS is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with WatchGuard Cloud, WatchGuard EPP, Advanced EPDR, Advanced Reporting Tool, and more.
Endpoint Security Fundamentals
Endpoint Security Concepts
- Understand modern endpoint threat landscape
- Identify security architecture requirements
- Explain Zero Trust principles
WatchGuard Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
EPP Configuration and Management
- Deploy and configure EPP components
- Create and manage security policies
- Monitor and respond to EPP alerts
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
EDR Implementation
- Implement EDR monitoring strategies
- Investigate and respond to threats
- Use MITRE ATT&CK framework
Patch Management
Patch Management Operations
- Manage patch deployment lifecycle
- Configure automatic patching policies
- Monitor patch compliance
Full Encryption
Data Encryption Management
- Deploy encryption policies
- Manage encryption keys
- Monitor encryption status
Advanced Reporting and Management
Advanced Reporting Tool (ART)
- Generate security reports
- Use management console effectively
- Implement RBAC policies
How do I earn this certification?
Passing ENDPOINT-SECURITY-ESSENTIALS earns the WatchGuard Endpoint Security Essentials certification. It sits in the Endpoint Security track.
- Network-Security-Essentials-Local - Network Security Essentials for Locally-Managed Fireboxes
- Network-Security-Essentials-Cloud - Network Security Essentials for Cloud-Managed Fireboxes
- Identity-Security-Essentials - Identity Security Essentials (AuthPoint)
- Secure-Wi-Fi-Essentials - Secure Wi-Fi Essentials with WatchGuard Cloud
- WatchGuardONE-Gold - WatchGuardONE Gold Partner Certification
- Advanced-EPDR - Advanced EPDR Specialization
- Network-Security-Essentials - Network Security Essentials Complementary network security skills
- Identity-Security-Essentials - Identity Security Essentials Zero Trust implementation skills
- ThreatSync-Essentials - ThreatSync and Threat Detection Advanced threat correlation capabilities
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-06-15
- Announcement date: 2022-02-01
- WatchGuard Cloud 2024.2 New cloud management features likely in next exam update • Release date: 2024-06-01
- Zero-Trust Application Service 3.0 Enhanced application classification may appear in exam questions • Release date: 2024-07-15
- ThreatSync 2.5 Cross-product correlation features relevant for advanced topics • Release date: 2024-05-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by IT Security Professionals and Network Administrators.
- Basic understanding of endpoint security concepts
- Familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
- Knowledge of network security fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with WatchGuard Endpoint Security products