With the WatchGuardONE Program, WatchGuard now offers certification in any of its product families. To develop in your work, you could start training for technical certification. This provides you with the chance to put what you have learned in class into practice in challenging business circumstances. WatchGuard keeps up with the most recent technology developments to ensure proper operation. The certification, its material, and exam retirement all need to be updated to work with contemporary technologies.
Therefore, candidates will benefit from the upgrade by picking up new skills. We’ll go through all of the improvements to the Certification exams in this blog post, along with a list of the exams that are currently offered, to learn more about this. Starting with the exam revisions and other significant adjustments.
Latest Exam Updates in WatchGuard
WatchGuard provides its clients and partners with a range of technical training options so they may learn how to set up, customize, and administer WatchGuard solutions. Hence, adjustments are necessary to stay up with cutting-edge technologies.
Endpoint Security Essentials Exam Changes:
- Endpoint Security Essentials (WatchGuard Security Essentials) localized examinations will take the place of all Endpoint Security Essentials (Panda) localized exams as of October 1, 2022. These tests will only cover WatchGuard Endpoint Security software.
Endpoint Security Essentials (Panda) is now only accessible in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish until September 30, 2022.
- The Endpoint Security Essentials (WatchGuard Security Essentials) – English test, which is solely based on WatchGuard Endpoint Security solutions, has replaced the Endpoint Security Essentials (Panda) – English exam as of 1 February 2022. The examination is based on Panda products if it is taken in a different language. All tests based on Panda products will be replaced once the new WatchGuard Endpoint Security exam gets translated.
Above, we have understood the modifications in the certification. Now, let’s check the list of WatchGuard Active Certifications.
List of Available WatchGuard Exams:
WatchGuard now offers certification in any of its market segments. All exams are now being localized into French, German, Japanese, European, and Latin American Spanish. You can obtain a WatchGuardONE Technical Certification for the relevant product family by completing an Essentials test. Your WatchGuardONE Specializations and status are based on these Technical Certifications. However, the available exams are:
1. Network Security Essentials for Locally-Managed Fireboxes
The configuration, management, and monitoring of a locally controlled WatchGuard Firebox are all tested in this exam, along with your understanding of fundamental networking.
Exam Objectives:
- Network and Network Security Basics (10%)
- Administration and Setup (10%)
- Monitoring, Logging, and Reporting (15%)
- Networking and NAT (25%)
- Policies, Proxies, and Security Services (25%)
- Authentication and VPNs (15%)
2. Network Security Essentials for Cloud-Managed Fireboxes
Your ability to configure, operate, and monitor a WatchGuard Firebox that is cloud-managed will be evaluated in this exam, along with your understanding of fundamental networking.
Exam Objectives:
- Network and Network Security Basics (18%)
- Firebox Setup, Management, Logging, and Monitoring (12%)
- Network settings (25%)
- Policies and Security Services (30%)
- Authentication and VPNs (15%)
3. Secure Wi-Fi Essentials with WatchGuard Cloud
This exam covers fundamental wireless principles as well as WatchGuard access point management in WatchGuard Cloud.
Exam Objectives:
- Wi-Fi Basics (25%)
- Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud (75%)
4. Secure Wi-Fi Essentials with Wi-Fi Cloud/Gateway Wireless Controller
The fundamentals of wireless technology, Wi-Fi Cloud, Fireware Gateway Wireless Controller, and Wireless Firebox devices are all covered in this test.
Exam Objectives:
- Understanding Wireless Technology (10%)
- Firebox Wireless and Gateway Wireless Controller (15%)
- Wi-Fi Cloud: Management (25%)
- Wi-Fi Cloud: Monitoring and Troubleshooting (20%)
- Wi-Fi Cloud: Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) (20%)
- Wi-Fi Cloud: Analyze and Engage (10%)
5. Multi-Factor Authentication Essentials
This test evaluates fundamental ideas in authentication technology as well as WatchGuard AuthPoint setup, configuration, and management.
Exam Objectives:
- General (10%)
- AuthPoint Basics (20%)
- Users and Tokens (20%)
- AuthPoint Services (20%)
- AuthPoint Integrations (20%)
- Troubleshooting (10%)
6. Endpoint Security Essentials (WatchGuard Endpoint Security)
This exam covers the fundamentals of WatchGuard Endpoint Security, including Full Encryption, Patch Management, and the Advanced Reporting Tool.
Exam Objectives:
- Endpoint Security Technology Basics (18%)
- Get Started and Installation (22%)
- Settings and Protections (30%)
- Endpoint Security Modules (30%)
7. Endpoint Security Essentials (Panda)
This exam covers the fundamentals of Adaptive Defense 360, Full Encryption, Patch Management, Advanced Reporting Tool, and Panda Endpoint Security.
Endpoint Security Essentials (Panda) is now only accessible in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish until September 30, 2022.
WatchGuard exam modifications and lists have been comprehended and understood. It’s time to brush up on our expertise by being familiar with the certification’s fundamentals.
Registration for Exams
WatchGuard provides exam testing through Kryterion’s online proctored services or in regional Kryterion proctored test centers across the world (OLP). After setting up an account, you may arrange or reschedule your exam with Kryterion at a time, and place, and using a delivery mode that works for you.
To get started, take these actions:
- Click the link in the top right corner to register for a Kryterion account.
- Open your account and log in.
- Select Book an Exam.
Exams reschedule or cancel:
- Within 24 hours of the planned exam time, Kryterion charges a $55 price to reschedule/cancel an online proctored exam. Within 72 hours of the scheduled exam time, Kryterion charges an $85 fee to reschedule/cancel an onsite proctored exam.
Final Words
The modifications and updates to WatchGuard certification and training have been discussed. WatchGuard has made these updates as part of testing and training to stay up to date with new technologies. People that get this certificate may additionally have increased advanced skills. Use the provided information to stay up to date on the most recent advancements. Choose the test that will be most beneficial for you as well, and start preparing for it.
