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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Security and Network Foundations
- Brief overview of information security principles
- Basics of computer networking
- Overview of digital risks and emerging threats
Core Concepts of Firewalls
- Firewalls: Definition, significance, and historical development
- Various firewall types and contemporary trends in network security
- Summary of network security principles and regulatory policies
FortiGate Firewall Architecture and Components
- Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) design
- Internal components and their respective roles
- Integration with other Fortinet security solutions
Developing Security Policies
- Basics of policy formulation (user and application-centric policies)
- Practical exercise: Initial setup of firewall rules
- Policy evaluation and optimization methods
Content Filtering and Threat Mitigation
- Introduction to web filtering and URL classification
- FortiGuard services: Virus, malware, and threat defenses
- Practical setup of IPS and antivirus configurations
VPN Setup and Application
- Ensuring secure communication via VPN tunnels
- Setting up Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs
- Best practices for managing remote network access
Foundational Monitoring and Administration via FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer
- Summary of FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer capabilities
- Log analysis and incident response procedures
- Dashboard development: Alerts, reporting, and visualization utilities
Upkeep and Industry Best Practices
- Firmware updates and patch administration
- Preventive upkeep and monitoring timetables
- Backup and recovery strategies for Fortinet systems
Practical Scenarios and Case Studies
- Hands-on simulations featuring real-world setups
- Resolving common technical issues
- Case study: Managing security incidents with Fortinet tools
Automating Task and Report Configurations
- Overview of automation capabilities in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
- Scripting fundamentals (FortiOS CLI commands and automation utilities)
- Task scheduling and automated report creation
Recap and Future Directions
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of networking and network security
Target Audience
- Network administrators
- IT managers
- Network engineers
Testimonials (1)
The trainer had an excellent knowledge of fortigate and delivered the content very well. Thanks a lot to Soroush.
