Fortinet Firewall Management, Monitoring, and Maintenance Training Course

Introduction to Security and Networks Basics for Government

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

Fundamentals of Firewalls for Government

• Firewall: Definition, importance, and evolution in government contexts
• 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 use
• Components and their functions in a government setting
• Integration with other Fortinet security products for enhanced government security

Creating Security Policies for Government

• Fundamentals of policy creation (user and application-based policies) for government networks
• Hands-on exercise: Initial configuration of firewall rules for government systems
• Policy review and optimization practices specific to 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 tailored for government use
• Practical configuration of IPS and antivirus settings for government networks

VPN Configuration and Usage for Government

• Secure communication through VPN tunnels for government agencies
• Configuring Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs for government operations
• 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 for government use
• Log interpretation and incident response in a government context
• Dashboard creation: Alerts, reports, and visualization tools for government agencies

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 the public sector

Practical Scenarios and Case Studies for Government

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

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) tailored for government operations
• Task scheduling and automated report generation for government agencies

Summary and Next Steps for Government