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Course Outline

Introduction to FortiGate

  • Overview of FortiGate capabilities for network security
  • Key features and updates relevant for government applications in version 7.4
  • Understanding the FortiGate architecture and operating systems (FortiOS)

Basic Configuration

  • Initial setup and management interfaces
  • Configuring interfaces and zones
  • Policy and object management basics
  • Routing and packet forwarding
  • Introduction to VPNs for secure government connectivity

Firewall Policies

  • Understanding firewall policies for public sector defense
  • Creating and managing access policies
  • NAT (Source and Destination NAT) configurations
  • Policy-based and route-based VPN configuration

Authentication

  • User authentication methods for government personnel
  • Integrating external authentication servers (LDAP, RADIUS)
  • Firewall policies with user identity

SSL VPN

  • Setting up SSL VPN for secure remote access to government resources
  • Configuring portal layouts and authentication rules
  • SSL VPN troubleshooting

Advanced Security Features

  • Antivirus, IPS, and web filtering configurations for federal compliance
  • Email filtering and DLP settings to protect sensitive data
  • Threat analysis and mitigation strategies

High Availability

  • Configurations for High Availability (HA) in government infrastructure
  • Failover strategies and load balancing
  • HA troubleshooting

Monitoring and Reporting

  • Monitoring tools and logging for accountability
  • Configuring and analyzing logs for audit purposes
  • Creating custom reports and dashboards for government oversight

Troubleshooting

  • Common troubleshooting tools and methodologies
  • Network problem diagnosis and resolution
  • VPN troubleshooting and recovery

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge of networking principles
  • Understanding of standard firewall architecture and security protocols

Target Audience

  • Network administrators
  • Information technology professionals seeking capabilities for government
 21 Hours

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