Course Outline

Introduction to Security and Networks Basics for Government

  • Overview of information security concepts for government agencies
  • Fundamentals of computer networks in the public sector
  • Overview of digital risks and emerging threats relevant to government operations

Fundamentals of Firewalls for Government

  • Firewall: Definition, importance, and evolution in the context of government security
  • Types of firewalls and current trends in network security for government
  • Overview of network security principles and policies for government agencies

Architecture and Components of the FortiGate Firewall for Government

  • Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) architecture tailored for government needs
  • Components and their functions in a government environment
  • Integration with other Fortinet security products to enhance government network security

Creating Security Policies for Government

  • Fundamentals of policy creation (user and application-based policies) in a government context
  • Hands-on exercise: Initial configuration of firewall rules for government networks
  • Policy review and optimization practices for government agencies

Content Filtering and Threat Prevention for Government

  • Introduction to web filtering and URL categorization for government websites
  • FortiGuard services: Virus, malware, and threat protection for government systems
  • Practical configuration of IPS and antivirus settings in a government environment

VPN Configuration and Usage for Government

  • Secure communication through VPN tunnels for government agencies
  • Configuring Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs for government networks
  • Best practices for remote network access management in the public sector

Basic Monitoring and Management with FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer for Government

  • Overview of FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer features designed for government use
  • Log interpretation and incident response for government agencies
  • Dashboard creation: Alerts, reports, and visualization tools tailored for government needs

Maintenance and Best Practices for Government

  • Firmware upgrades and patch management for government systems
  • Preventive maintenance and monitoring schedules for government networks
  • Backups and restoration strategies for Fortinet systems in a government setting

Practical Scenarios and Case Studies for Government

  • Hands-on simulations with real-world configurations for government agencies
  • Troubleshooting common issues in a government environment
  • Case study: Security incident handling using Fortinet tools for government

Configuration Automation of Tasks and Reports for Government

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

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of networking and network security

Audience for Government

  • Network Administrators
  • IT Managers
  • Network Engineers
 21 Hours

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