VMware Carbon Black Cloud : Plan and Deploy

The VMware Carbon Black Cloud : Plan and Deploy certification is a specialized credential that validates a professional's ability to Configure and maintain the Carbon Black Cloud suite, a platform designed to enhance cybersecurity. This certification is valued by industries that aim to safeguard their systems from potential cyber threats. It demonstrates proficiency in understanding the platform’s architecture, Deployment strategies, and Endpoint security standards. The certified individuals can effectively leverage their skills to Manage cybersecurity solutions, protect critical business data, and optimize system resilience. Essentially, industries utilize this certification to verify the expertise of IT professionals in advanced cybersecurity practices and the Carbon Black Cloud platform.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Describe the VMware Carbon Black Cloud platform.

• Describe data flows on VMware Carbon Black Cloud.

• Create and edit a custom role in VMware Carbon Black Cloud.

• Recognize the impact of a user role on a console user.

• Describe the VMware Carbon Black Cloud sensor resource usage.

• Explain sensor usage in VMware Carbon Black Cloud.

• Identify configuration settings for endpoints in sensor policy settings.

• Determine requirements for initial deployment of sensors.

• Recognize the differences between attended and unattended sensor installation methods.

• Identify the correct deployment strategy for a given scenario.

• Recognize the deployment process for VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload™.

• Identify eligible workloads in a VMware vSphere environment.

• Describe VMware Carbon Black Cloud sensor deployment.

• Manage VMware vSphere® workloads.

• Identify sensor status in RepCLI.

Who Can Benefit

• System administrators and consultants

• Application owners

• System architects

Prerequisites

• There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Outline:

1. Course Introduction

• Introductions and Course Logistics: Overview of participants, course schedule, and logistics.

• Course Objectives: Define the key learning outcomes and skills participants will acquire by the end of the course.

2. Introduction to VMware Carbon Black Cloud

• Describe the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Platform: An overview of the platform's features and capabilities.

• Describe VMware Carbon Black Cloud Operating Systems Requirements: Understanding the OS compatibility and requirements for deployment.

• Identify Interesting Files According to VMware Carbon Black Cloud: Criteria for determining files of interest within the environment.

• Identify Events Collected: Types of events that the platform collects for analysis and response.

• Describe Data Flows: Overview of how data moves within the VMware Carbon Black Cloud infrastructure.

3. Managing VMware Carbon Black Cloud Roles and Users

• Describe the Use of Roles in VMware Carbon Black Cloud: Understanding user roles and their significance in access control.

• Describe RBAC Capabilities: Explanation of Role-Based Access Control and its application within the platform.

• Create and Edit a Custom Role: Hands-on practice in customizing roles to meet organizational needs.

• Manage New Console Users: Process for adding and managing users in the Carbon Black Cloud console.

• Recognize the Impact of a User Role on a Console User: Understanding how roles affect user permissions and access.

• Describe Authentication Mechanisms: Overview of different authentication methods supported by the platform.

4. VMware Carbon Black Cloud Sensors

• Describe the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Sensor Resource Usage: Understanding resource requirements for optimal sensor operation.

• List the Supported Operating Systems for VMware Carbon Black Cloud Sensors: Overview of OS compatibility for sensors.

• Explain Sensor Usage in VMware Carbon Black Cloud: How sensors are utilized within the platform to monitor and protect endpoints.

5. Preparing for Deployment

• Identify Configuration Settings for Endpoints in Sensor Policy Settings: Best practices for endpoint configuration prior to deployment.

• Organize Sensors Using Sensor Groups: Techniques for grouping sensors to streamline policy assignment based on criteria.

• Compare VDI Sensor Settings to Traditional Endpoint Sensor Settings: Differences and considerations for deploying in VDI environments.

• Determine Requirements for Initial Deployment of Sensors: Necessary preparations for a successful sensor rollout.

• Evaluate Policy Impact on Sensors: Understanding how policies affect sensor functionality and performance.

• Identify Best Practices for Deploying Sensors: Recommendations for effective sensor deployment.

6. Installing Sensors

• Describe How to Send an Installation Request: Steps to initiate sensor installation requests.

• Recognize the Features and Limitations of an Installation Code and Company Code: Understanding the role of installation codes in the deployment process.

• Recognize the Process for Successfully Completing an Attended Installation: Overview of the attended installation workflow.

• Recognize the Differences Between Attended and Unattended Sensor Installation Methods: Pros and cons of each installation approach.

• Identify the Correct Deployment Strategy for a Given Scenario: Selecting the appropriate method for sensor deployment based on context.

• Generate Logs with Unattended Installations: How to collect logs during unattended installations for troubleshooting.

• Generate Sensor Logs: Steps for generating and accessing sensor logs for analysis.

• Check Network Connectivity for Sensor Installation: Ensuring network readiness for sensor deployment.

7. Deploying Workloads

• Recognize the Deployment Process for VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload: Overview of how to deploy workloads within the Carbon Black Cloud environment.

• Identify Eligible Workloads in a vSphere Environment: Criteria for determining which workloads can be monitored.

• Recognize How to Enable the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Sensor on a VM Workload: Steps to activate the sensor for virtual machines.

8. Managing Sensors

• Describe VMware Carbon Black Cloud Sensor Deployment: Understanding the overall process and considerations for sensor deployment.

• Explain the Differences in Sensor Status: Overview of various sensor statuses and their implications.

• Describe Sensor Update Capabilities: How to manage and update sensors effectively.

• Explain Sensor Actions: Different actions available for managing sensors.

• Manage vSphere Workloads: Best practices for overseeing workloads in a vSphere environment.

9. Post-deployment Validation

• Describe the Process of a Sensor Background Scan: Understanding the importance of background scans post-deployment.

• Recognize a Properly Registered Sensor Installation: How to verify successful sensor registration.

• Identify Sensor Status in RepCLI: Using RepCLI to check and manage sensor status.