WatchGuard Essentials Fireware Essentials

The Fireware Essentials exam tests your knowledge of how to configure, manage, and monitor a WatchGuard Firebox.

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Focus your preparation on key exam topics - 

• Firebox and XTM device activation and initial setup
• Network configuration
• Policy and proxy configuration
• Subscription services configuration
• User Authentication n Device monitoring, logging, and reporting
• Branch office and mobile VPN configuration

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There are unlimited resources available for preparation which are available for the prescribed syllabus. Gain knowledge of how to configure, manage and monitor a WatchGuard Firebox.

WatchGuard Fireware Essentials Preparation Guide

All refunds are granted by Kryterion. However, refunds are offered only when you cancel your exam with 72 hours’ notice.

The WatchGuard Fireware Essentials exam covers 60 questions that you need to complete in 2 hours. Therefore you must maintain a great speed to complete the exam on time.

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The exam reschedule or cancel policy varies depending on the exam you are taking

• Online Proctored Exams: Up to the start time of the exam, without any additional cost
• Exams at Kryterion Test Centers: At least 72 hours before the exam start time. Otherwise, additional fees will be incurred

You will get your exam results right after you complete the exam, on the screen. The result will also be emailed to you. On passing the exam the email message sent to you will also include a date-stamped certificate for your records.

WatchGuard Certifications are valid only for a period of two years.

On failing the exam, WatchGuard offers you to retake your exam. You will have to pay a one-time retake fee of $100. However, other subsequent retake attempts will cost you $200.

The exam fee is $200 USD.

No, you are not allowed to carry any reference material or study aids while taking the exam.

There are 7 domains covered in the exam-

• Device Administration- 20%
• Authentication- 5%
• Device Monitoring, Logging, and Reporting-15%
• Networking and Network Address Translation (NAT) -15%
• Policies, Proxies, and Application Layer Gateways-15%
• Subscription Services- 15%
• Virtual Private Networking-15%

This exam is a proctored one. There are two options for the test environment. You can choose either of them, whichever suits you the best. The testing options are:

• Firstly, Kryterion testing center
• Secondly, Online, with virtual proctoring through an approved webcam

The types of questions asked in the exam are-

• Multiple Choice
• Multiple Selection
• True or False
• Matching Questions

WatchGuard does not specify any prerequisite for the exam.  Although, its recommended to complete the Fireware Essentials instructor-led course for better performance in the exam.

There are a total of 60 questions in the exam.

You are given total time duration of 2 hours to complete the exam.

The passing score for the WatchGuard Fireware Essentials Certification exam is 75%.

The Fireware Essentials exam tests your knowledge of how to configure, manage, and monitor a WatchGuard Firebox. This exam is appropriate for network administrators who have experience configuring and managing Firebox devices that run Fireware v12.2.1.

WatchGuard offers three technical certification exams:

• Network Security Essentials – This exam covers the content previously covered in Fireware Essentials, but also includes content on basic networking and new Fireware topics, including multi-WAN, VLANs, and more.
• Secure Wi-Fi Essentials – This exam covers basic wireless technology and Wi-Fi Cloud, as well as Fireware Gateway Wireless Controller and Wireless Firebox devices.
• Multi-Factor Authentication Essentials – This exam covers basic authentication technology concepts and how to set up, configure, and manage WatchGuard AuthPoint.

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