Basic understanding of networking and security concepts such as:
- OSI Reference Model
- IP, UDP, TCP
- Directory Service
- Common Network Components
- Address Structure
- Common Exploits and Attacks
- TLS/SSL Implementations
Additional knowledge of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator or IBM Sterling File Gateway is helpful. If you are using Sterling Secure Proxy for IBM Sterling Connect: Direct, a review of Connect: Direct concepts also is helpful.