1. Provide end to end Firewall training with real-time concepts
2. Provide the troubleshooting skills
3. How to migrate one firewall to other firewall in the production environment
4. Complete configuration steps
5. Help to get the certification and cleared any firewall interviews
6. Evaluate the student skills based on your interview performance and provide the additional training.
1. Introduction to Fortinet and FortiGate
- Overview of Fortinet's security solutions
- Understanding the FortiGate architecture
- Key features and benefits of FortiGate firewalls
2. Installation and Initial Setup
- Physical and virtual deployment options
- Initial configuration using the web-based interface and CLI
- Licensing and firmware updates
3. User Interface Overview
- Navigating the FortiGate GUI
- Understanding the dashboard and widgets
- Key sections: Policy & Objects, VPN, Logs & Reports
4. Basic Configuration
- Interface configurations (LAN, WAN)
- Setting up firewall policies (allow, deny)
- Configuring NAT (Static and Dynamic)
5. Security Policies
- Creating and managing security policies
- Understanding security profiles (AV, IPS, Web Filtering, etc.)
- Implementing application control and web filtering
6. VPN Configuration
- Overview of VPN types (IPSec, SSL)
- Setting up site-to-site VPN
- Configuring remote access VPN
7. Monitoring and Logging
- Understanding logging options
- Setting up alerts and notifications
- Using FortiAnalyzer for advanced logging and reporting
8. Troubleshooting
- Common troubleshooting techniques
- Using diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute)
- Analyzing logs for troubleshooting
9. Advanced Features
- Virtual Domains (VDOMs)
- High Availability (HA) setups
- FortiWeb, FortiMail, and other integrated solutions
10. Best Practices
- Regular updates and maintenance
- Secure configurations and compliance
- Incident response strategies
Resources for Training
- Fortinet Training Institute: Offers official courses and certifications (e.g., NSE).
- Online Tutorials and Webinars: Various platforms offer tutorials and sessions on FortiGate.
- Documentation: Fortinet provides extensive documentation and user guides on their website.
Hands-On Practice
Setting up a lab environment (physical or virtual) to practice configurations and policies is invaluable.