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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to FortiGate Platform

  • Overview of FortiGate hardware and functional capabilities
  • Key enhancements and features in version 7.4
  • Architectural components and the FortiOS operating system

Foundational Configuration

  • Initial system setup and administrative interface management
  • Configuration of network interfaces and security zones
  • Management of core policies and network objects
  • Routing protocols and packet forwarding mechanisms
  • Introduction to VPN implementation

Firewall Policy Implementation

  • Analysis of firewall policy structures
  • Creation and administration of access control policies
  • Implementation of Source and Destination Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Configuration of policy-based and route-based VPN connections

Authentication Framework

  • Evaluation of user authentication methodologies
  • Integration with external authentication services (LDAP, RADIUS)
  • Enforcement of identity-based firewall policies

SSL VPN Deployment

  • Establishment of SSL VPN for secure remote access
  • Configuration of portal layouts and authentication rules
  • Diagnostic procedures for SSL VPN issues

Advanced Security Capabilities

  • Configuration of antivirus, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and web filtering
  • Implementation of email filtering and data loss prevention (DLP) controls
  • Threat assessment and mitigation strategies

High Availability Architecture

  • Implementation of High Availability (HA) configurations
  • Failover mechanisms and load balancing strategies
  • Diagnosis and resolution of HA operational issues

Monitoring and Reporting

  • Utilization of monitoring tools and logging frameworks
  • Configuration and analysis of system logs
  • Generation of custom reports and performance dashboards

Operational Troubleshooting

  • Standard troubleshooting tools and diagnostic methodologies
  • Network issue identification and resolution
  • VPN connectivity diagnostics and recovery procedures

Conclusion and Future Actions

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of networking concepts
  • Proficiency with general firewall concepts and security protocols

Target Audience

  • Network administrators
  • IT professionals

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