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Course Outline
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
Testimonials (1)
The trainer had an excellent knowledge of fortigate and delivered the content very well. Thanks a lot to Soroush.