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Course Outline
Introduction to Security and Network Fundamentals
- Core concepts of information security
- Essentials of computer networking
- Overview of digital risks and evolving threat landscapes
Fundamentals of Firewalls
- Firewalls: Definition, significance, and historical evolution
- Varieties of firewalls and contemporary network security trends
- Core principles and policies of network security
FortiGate Firewall Architecture and Components
- Architecture of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
- Key components and their respective functions
- Integration with other Fortinet security solutions
Developing Security Policies
- Fundamentals of policy creation (including user and application-based policies)
- Practical exercise: Initial configuration of firewall rules
- Best practices for policy review and optimization
Content Filtering and Threat Prevention
- Introduction to web filtering and URL categorization
- FortiGuard services: Protection against viruses, malware, and threats
- Practical configuration of Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and antivirus settings
VPN Configuration and Usage
- Establishing secure communication via VPN tunnels
- Configuring Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs
- Best practices for managing remote network access
Basic Monitoring and Management with FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer
- Overview of features provided by FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
- Log analysis and incident response procedures
- Creating dashboards: Setting up alerts, reports, and visualization tools
Maintenance and Best Practices
- Firmware upgrades and patch management procedures
- Scheduling preventive maintenance and monitoring routines
- Backup and restoration strategies for Fortinet systems
Practical Scenarios and Case Studies
- Hands-on simulations involving real-world configurations
- Troubleshooting common operational issues
- Case study: Handling security incidents using Fortinet tools
Task and Report Configuration Automation
- Overview of automation capabilities within FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
- Scripting fundamentals (FortiOS CLI commands and automation utilities)
- Scheduling tasks and generating automated reports
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of networking principles 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.
