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Course Outline
Foundations of Security and Network Essentials
- Key concepts in information security.
- Core principles of computer networking.
- Understanding digital risks and emerging cyber threats.
Core Principles of Firewalls
- Defining firewalls: their significance and historical evolution.
- Exploring firewall types and contemporary network security trends.
- Fundamentals of network security principles and policy development.
FortiGate Firewall Architecture and Components
- Deep dive into Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) architecture.
- Roles and functions of individual components.
- Integration strategies with the broader Fortinet security ecosystem.
Developing Security Policies
- Basics of policy creation, including user and application-based rules.
- Practical exercise: Setting up initial firewall rules.
- Techniques for policy review and optimization.
Content Filtering and Threat Mitigation
- Introduction to web filtering and URL categorization methods.
- Leveraging FortiGuard services for virus, malware, and threat defense.
- Practical setup of IPS and antivirus configurations.
VPN Setup and Application
- Ensuring secure communication via VPN tunnels.
- Configuring both Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs.
- Best practices for managing remote network access.
Essential Monitoring and Management via FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer
- Overview of key features in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.
- Interpreting logs and responding to incidents.
- Building dashboards: Utilizing alerts, reports, and visualization tools.
Maintenance Protocols and Best Practices
- Managing firmware upgrades and patch cycles.
- Establishing schedules for preventive maintenance and monitoring.
- Strategies for backing up and restoring Fortinet systems.
Real-World Scenarios and Case Studies
- Hands-on simulations replicating actual configuration scenarios.
- Troubleshooting techniques for common issues.
- Case study: Managing security incidents using Fortinet tools.
Task and Report Automation
- Exploring automation capabilities in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.
- Introduction to scripting via FortiOS CLI and automation tools.
- Scheduling tasks and generating automated reports.
Concluding Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- A solid understanding of networking fundamentals and network security principles.
Target Audience
- Network administrators.
- IT managers.
- Network engineers.
21 Hours
Testimonials (1)
The trainer had an excellent knowledge of fortigate and delivered the content very well. Thanks a lot to Soroush.
