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Introduction to Security Fundamentals and Network Basics

  • Key concepts in information security
  • Core principles of computer networking
  • Understanding digital risks and emerging cyber threats

Essentials of Firewalls

  • Firewalls: Definitions, significance, and historical evolution
  • Various firewall types and contemporary trends in network security
  • Foundational network security principles and policy frameworks

FortiGate Firewall Architecture and Key Components

  • Structure of Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) technology
  • Internal components and their respective roles
  • Integration capabilities with the broader Fortinet security portfolio

Developing Security Policies

  • Core aspects of policy development, including user and application-specific rules
  • Practical exercise: Initial setup of firewall rules
  • Techniques for policy review and performance optimization

Content Filtering and Threat Mitigation

  • Basics of web filtering and URL classification
  • FortiGuard services for virus, malware, and threat defense
  • Hands-on configuration of IPS and antivirus settings

VPN Setup and Application

  • Ensuring secure communications via VPN tunnels
  • Implementation of Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs
  • Best practices for governing remote network access

Entry-Level Monitoring and Control with FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer

  • Overview of capabilities offered by FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
  • Analyzing logs and executing incident response protocols
  • Building dashboards: utilizing alerts, reports, and visualization tools

Upkeep Protocols and Industry Best Practices

  • Managing firmware upgrades and applying patches
  • Scheduling preventive maintenance and continuous monitoring
  • Strategies for backing up and restoring Fortinet systems

Real-World Scenarios and Case Studies

  • Practical simulations based on real-world setups
  • Diagnosing and resolving common operational issues
  • Case study: Managing security incidents with Fortinet solutions

Automating Task Configurations and Reporting

  • Exploring automation features within FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
  • Introductory scripting concepts (FortiOS CLI commands and automation utilities)
  • Scheduling tasks and generating automated reports

Conclusion and Path Forward

Requirements

  • Foundational understanding of networking and network security

Target Audience

  • Network administrators
  • IT managers
  • Network engineers
 21 Hours

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