Fortigate Base

This course provides a general introduction to the FortiGate and how it operates. Upon completion, you will gain a clear understanding of how FortiGate works and which key aspects to consider during installation.

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Target group

This program is intended for everyone involved in the field of IT security.

  • IT, security, and project managers
  • Web application developers and software developers
  • IT auditors, security specialists, and testers
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Key skills you will develop

  • You will learn the fundamental principles of how the FortiGate firewall operates, how to navigate the FortiOS environment, and the correct approach to installation and initial configuration.
  • You will gain hands-on experience with core networking and security technologies such as VPNs, routing, and high availability (HA).
  • You will gain an overview of key FortiGate features, including firewall policies, logging, monitoring, and basic security profiles.

Why this course

The training provides an overview of the Fortinet portfolio and a practical introduction to working with FortiOS, security policies, security profiles, and VPN solutions.

A significant part of the course is dedicated to hands-on training in a lab environment, where participants apply the acquired knowledge through exercises based on real-world scenarios and common operational situations.

Why this course

Agenda

  • Basic introduction
  • Logging and monitoring
  • Firewall policies
  • Authentication
  • SSL VPN
  • IP sec VPN
  • Routing
  • HA
  • FSSO
  • HW acceleration
  • Explicit web proxy
  • Trasparent mode, VDOM
  • Antivirus
  • Web filtering
  • Application control
  • IPS
  • Diagnostic

FortiGate Base is an introductory course designed for IT administrators and security specialists who want to become familiar with the FortiGate appliance and understand the fundamental principles of its operation.

The training is an ideal starting point for anyone new to FortiGate or for those who want to build a solid foundation for further work with Fortinet technologies and follow-up advanced courses.

  • Block duration 45 minutes
  • Hours 8 hours
  • Refreshments Yes
  • Exam No

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