Course Outline

Introduction to Security and Networks Basics

  • Overview of information security concepts
  • Fundamentals of computer networks
  • Overview of digital risks and emerging threats

Fundamentals of Firewalls

  • Firewall: Definition, importance, and evolution
  • Types of firewalls and current trends in network security
  • Overview of network security principles and policies

Architecture and Components of the FortiGate Firewall

  • Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) architecture
  • Components and their functions
  • Integration with other Fortinet security products

Creating Security Policies

  • Fundamentals of policy creation (user and application-based policies)
  • Hands-on exercise: Initial configuration of firewall rules
  • Policy review and optimization practices

Content Filtering and Threat Prevention

  • Introduction to web filtering and URL categorization
  • FortiGuard services: Virus, malware, and threat protection
  • Practical configuration of IPS and antivirus settings

VPN Configuration and Usage

  • Secure communication through VPN tunnels
  • Configuring Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs
  • Best practices for remote network access management

Basic Monitoring and Management with FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer

  • Overview of FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer features
  • Log interpretation and incident response
  • Dashboard creation: Alerts, reports, and visualization tools

Maintenance and Best Practices

  • Firmware upgrades and patch management
  • Preventive maintenance and monitoring schedules
  • Backups and restoration strategies for Fortinet systems

Practical Scenarios and Case Studies

  • Hands-on simulations with real-world configurations
  • Troubleshooting common issues
  • Case study: Security incident handling using Fortinet tools

Configuration Automation of Tasks and Reports

  • Overview of automation features in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
  • Scripting basics (FortiOS CLI commands and automation tools)
  • Task scheduling and automated report generation

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of networking and network security

Audience

  • Network administrators
  • IT managers
  • Network engineers
 21 Hours

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