Ivanti Connect Secure
Course Overview
Ivanti Connect Secure, formerly Pulse Secure, is an SSL VPN and secure access gateway that lets employees, partners, and customers reach internal applications and data. It supports web access, file access, client/server application access, terminal sessions, and full Layer 3 VPN tunnels, with access controlled through directory authentication, group membership, certificates, and Host Checker endpoint checks. Clustering provides redundancy.
Ivanti Connect Secure training teaches network and security engineers to configure and manage this platform. Over four days of instruction and hands-on labs, learners cover initial configuration, technology and terminology, user roles, logging and troubleshooting, resource policies and profiles, authentication and single sign-on, certificates, client and server applications and VPN tunnelling, the client, license server client deployment, Host Checker, administration, virtualisation, clustering and cloud secure access.
Course Structure and Key Details
The course runs for four days and is delivered as instructor-led classroom or virtual training, with labs supporting most chapters.
Day one covers the course introduction, the Connect Secure platform, initial configuration, technology and terminology, and user roles. Day two covers basic logging and troubleshooting, resource policies and profiles, authentication and advanced authentication options, including single sign-on. Day three covers certificates, client and server applications with VPN tunnelling, the client, license server client deployment, and endpoint security with Host Checker. Day four covers administration, troubleshooting, virtualisation, clustering and cloud secure access.
The prerequisites are experience with the TCP/IP suite (addressing and routing) and Ethernet (addressing, basic switching and VLANs), and knowledge of basic security and access management concepts, including 802.1X and RADIUS.
Course Objectives
On completion, learners will be able to:
- Perform the initial configuration of Ivanti Connect Secure.
- Configure user roles, resource policies and profiles.
- Configure authentication, advanced authentication and single sign-on.
- Manage certificates.
- Configure client and server applications and VPN tunnelling.
- Deploy and configure the client.
- Enforce endpoint security with Host Checker.
- Administer, troubleshoot, virtualise, and cluster Ivanti Connect Secure.
Target Audience
- Network engineers responsible for remote access and VPN infrastructure.
- Enterprise system and security architects designing secure access for employees and partners.
- Technical support specialists who troubleshoot remote access issues.
- Implementation consultants deploying Ivanti Connect Secure for clients.
- Security engineers enforcing least-privilege access and endpoint compliance.
- Infrastructure teams migrating from Pulse Connect Secure who need current skills.
Course Content
1 modules · 20 topics01Course Outline20 topics
- Course Introduction
- Pulse Secure Connect Secure
- Initial Configuration
- Technology and Terminology
- User Roles
- Basic Logging and Troubleshooting
- Resource Policies and Profiles
- Authentication
- Advanced Authentication Options
- Certificates
- Client and Server Applications
- Pulse Secure Client
- Pulse Secure Collaboration
- Endpoint Security
- Administration and Troubleshooting
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Virtualization
- Clustering
- Best Practices
- Additional Client Applications and Features
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batches| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2027 - 21 January 2027 | 4 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 19 April 2027 - 22 April 2027 | 4 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 19 July 2027 - 22 July 2027 | 4 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 25 October 2027 - 28 October 2027 | 4 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic |
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Request More InformationWorld-Class Secure Remote Access Expertise for Modern Enterprises
Secure remote access is now essential infrastructure. Employees, contractors, and partners expect to reach applications from anywhere, while attackers increasingly target internet-facing VPN gateways. Organisations need engineers who can configure remote access with least privilege, verify device health and keep the gateway resilient and well maintained. Ivanti Connect Secure training provides that expertise through four days of instruction and hands-on labs. Learners cover initial configuration, technology and terminology, user roles, logging and troubleshooting, resource policies and profiles, authentication and single sign-on, certificates, client and server applications with VPN tunnelling, the client, licensing, Host Checker endpoint security, administration, virtualisation and clustering. The course suits network engineers, security architects, support specialists and implementation consultants who deploy or support Ivanti Connect Secure.
FAQs
What is Ivanti Connect Secure training?
It is a four-day administration and configuration course for Ivanti Connect Secure, the SSL VPN and secure access gateway formerly known as Pulse Connect Secure.
Which delivery formats are available?
The course is offered as instructor-led classroom and virtual training, and private courses can be arranged for teams. CounselTrain can advise on options for upcoming dates.
How many chapters does the course include?
The published outline has around 19 chapters across four days, most with their own labs, from initial configuration through to clustering and cloud secure access.
Can my organisation book a private Ivanti Connect Secure course?
Yes. CounselTrain arranges private batches for teams, so the discussion can focus on your own remote access environment. Ask our advisors for a proposal.
How can Ivanti Connect Secure skills support my career?
Secure remote access skills are valued in network engineering, security, and support roles. The course builds practical knowledge, but career outcomes always depend on your experience, performance, and employer needs.
Does the course cover cloud secure access?
The outline ends with a chapter on secure cloud access. Our advisors can confirm how much of this content is included in the current course.
Why are updates and hardening so important for this platform?
Internet-facing remote access gateways, including Ivanti Connect Secure, have been targeted by attackers. Keeping the gateway updated, following Ivanti’s security advisories, and configuring least-privilege access are essential responsibilities for administrators.
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