Zero Trust Branch (EDU-280)
Network Engineers and Security Engineers
About the Course
This course is designed to provide network engineers and security and network engineers with a comprehensive introduction to Zscaler Zero Trust Branch (ZTB). This course covers how ZTB revolutionizes branch connectivity by replacing legacy routers, firewalls, and VPNs with a simple plug-and-play device, how to securely connect branches, factories, and data centers while extending zero trust security to servers and IoT/OT devices, and how to utilize Zscaler Zero Trust Branch capabilities including granular segmentation, least-privilege access, and elimination of implicit trust to secure communications, enhance productivity, and achieve comprehensive traffic visibility across all distributed branch environments.
Learning Outcomes
Identify the challenges traditional network security solutions face in enabling secure north-south and east-west communication
Explore the key features and benefits of agentless Zero Trust Branch built on the SASE framework
Describe the platform architecture of Zscaler Zero Trust Branch and its role in secure connectivity
Gain proficiency in configuring, deploying, and managing Zscaler Zero Trust Branch for seamless communication across endpoints
Understand traffic isolation, device segmentation, and lateral movement prevention within a network
Acquire the skills to securely connect sites, data centers, IoT/OT devices, and cloud providers using Zero Trust Branch
Explore how Zscaler Privileged Remote Access (PRA) secures privileged access to critical systems using zero trust principles
Explore the analysis and monitoring tools available for Zero Trust Branch performance and optimization
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Zscaler Zero Trust Branch (EDU-280) Learning Journey Map
To earn the Zero Trust Branch Certificate, the recommended path for this learning journey is to first complete the eLearning course and then take the hands-on labs. After successfully completing these steps, you can register for the certificate test. You will be given 90 minutes to answer its 50 questions, with up to 3 re-tests permitted to pass.
If you are new to the space, start with Foundation Courses.
Otherwise, start with EDU-200 within the Platform learning paths.
Once you have completed the baseline learning path (EDU-200), you can them progress higher within the Platform courses or take on the specialization courses.
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