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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of Security and Networking
- Introduction to information security principles
- Core concepts of computer networking
- Insight into digital vulnerabilities and evolving threats
Core Principles of Firewalls
- Firewalls: Definition, significance, and historical development
- Classifications of firewalls and contemporary trends in network defense
- Key aspects of network security frameworks and governance
FortiGate Firewall Architecture and Elements
- Structure of Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) systems
- Identification and function of individual components
- Compatibility and integration with the broader Fortinet product suite
Establishing Security Policies
- Basics of formulating policies based on user roles and application usage
- Practical lab: Initial setup of firewall rules
- Techniques for policy auditing and refinement
Content Filtering and Defense Against Threats
- Concepts in web content filtering and URL classification
- FortiGuard services: Protection against viruses, malware, and malicious traffic
- Configuration of Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and antivirus settings
Setting Up and Utilizing VPNs
- Ensuring secure data transmission via Virtual Private Network tunnels
- Implementation of Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs
- Best practices for governing remote network connectivity
Foundational Monitoring and Administration via FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer
- Key features and capabilities of FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
- Analyzing logs and executing incident response procedures
- Building dashboards: Utilizing alerts, reporting modules, and visualization tools
Maintenance Protocols and Industry Standards
- Managing firmware updates and patch deployments
- Scheduling preventive maintenance and continuous monitoring
- Strategies for backup and recovery across Fortinet platforms
Practical Applications and Case Analyses
- Simulations replicating real-world configuration challenges
- Diagnosing and resolving frequent technical issues
- Case study: Managing security breaches with Fortinet utilities
Automating Configurations, Tasks, and Reporting
- Capabilities for automation within FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
- Introductory scripting techniques (FortiOS CLI commands and automation utilities)
- Scheduling recurring tasks and generating automated reports
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of networking principles 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.
