Course Outline

Introduction to FortiGate for Government

  • Overview of FortiGate devices and their capabilities for government use
  • Key features and updates in version 7.4, tailored for government environments
  • Understanding the FortiGate architecture and operating systems (FortiOS) in the context of public sector operations

Basic Configuration

  • Initial setup and management interfaces for government networks
  • Configuring interfaces and zones to meet government security requirements
  • Policy and object management basics, aligned with government standards
  • Routing and packet forwarding configurations suitable for government infrastructure
  • Introduction to VPNs for secure government communications

Firewall Policies

  • Understanding firewall policies in the context of government security protocols
  • Creating and managing access policies to ensure compliance with government regulations
  • NAT (Source and Destination NAT) configurations for government networks
  • Policy-based and route-based VPN configuration for government agencies

Authentication

  • User authentication methods for secure government access
  • Integrating external authentication servers (LDAP, RADIUS) in government environments
  • Firewall policies with user identity to enhance government security

SSL VPN

  • Setting up SSL VPN for secure remote access in government agencies
  • Configuring portal layouts and authentication rules for government users
  • SSL VPN troubleshooting specific to government networks

Advanced Security Features

  • Antivirus, IPS, and web filtering configurations for government systems
  • Email filtering and DLP settings to protect government data
  • Threat analysis and mitigation strategies for government agencies

High Availability

  • Configurations for High Availability (HA) in government IT environments
  • Failover strategies and load balancing for government operations
  • HA troubleshooting specific to government networks

Monitoring and Reporting

  • Monitoring tools and logging for government compliance
  • Configuring and analyzing logs to meet government audit requirements
  • Creating custom reports and dashboards for government oversight

Troubleshooting

  • Common troubleshooting tools and methodologies for government IT staff
  • Network problem diagnosis and resolution in government settings
  • VPN troubleshooting and recovery for government users

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of networking principles
  • Familiarity with general firewall concepts and security protocols

Audience

  • Network administrators for government
  • IT professionals for government
 21 Hours

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