Fortinet Network Security Essentials
Learn to secure modern infrastructure and manage network traffic using Fortinet technologies in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
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Course contents
6 modules · 31 lessons · 3h 6m
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Foundations of Network Security
Understand the core concepts of security architecture and the Fortinet ecosystem.
- Welcome to Network Security
Introduction to why network security is vital in the modern era of data breaches.5 min - Understanding the Threat Landscape
Defining common threats and the basics of modern threat management.7 min - Network Security Architecture 101
Learning the fundamental building blocks of a secure network perimeter.6 min - The Fortinet Security Fabric
How different Fortinet solutions collaborate to provide broad, integrated protection.6 min - Navigating FortiOS
A first look at the FortiGate interface and its practical management logic.6 min
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Mastering Firewall Policies
Learn to regulate traffic flow effectively through firewall rules.
- How Firewalls Process Traffic
Understanding the logic behind traffic inspection and matching.6 min - Creating Your First Policy
The step-by-step process of configuring a basic firewall rule.7 min - Managing Inbound Traffic
Specific techniques for safely allowing external access to internal resources.6 min - Controlling Outbound Traffic
Regulating how users and devices inside your network access the internet.6 min - Using Objects and Services
Simplifying policy management by using reusable address and service objects.5 min - Policy Best Practices
Organizing and ordering rules for maximum security and performance.6 min
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Modern Defense: Zero-Trust & Access
Implement advanced access control using Zero-Trust principles.
- The Zero-Trust Mindset
Moving from 'trust but verify' to 'never trust, always verify'.6 min - ZTNA Components
Identifying the key elements required to build a Zero-Trust Network Access system.6 min - Identity-Based Access
Using user identity rather than just IP addresses for access control.6 min - Device Posture Checks
Ensuring a device is secure before allowing it to connect to the network.6 min - Protecting Organizational Assets
Applying granular access rules to safeguard sensitive data and servers.6 min
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Secure Connectivity Solutions
Connect remote users and branch offices safely and reliably.
- VPN Fundamentals
Understanding how Virtual Private Networks create secure tunnels over the internet.6 min - SSL VPN for Remote Work
Configuring secure access for employees working from home.7 min - Branch Office Connectivity
Overview of methods to link multiple office locations securely.6 min - Site-to-Site VPN Basics
Setting up a permanent secure link between two network locations.6 min - Ensuring Reliable Connectivity
Basics of link redundancy and maintaining uptime across environments.5 min
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Monitoring and Log Analysis
Maintain network integrity through active monitoring and log review.
- The Importance of Visibility
Why you can't protect what you can't see in your network.5 min - Monitoring System Health
Using dashboards to track CPU, memory, and interface status.6 min - Configuring Security Logs
Setting up the FortiGate to record relevant security events.6 min - Analyzing Log Data
How to read and interpret logs to identify potential security incidents.7 min - Maintaining Network Integrity
Using monitoring data to ensure the network remains in a known secure state.6 min
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Administration and Troubleshooting
Perform daily administrative tasks and resolve basic network issues.
- Essential Admin Tasks
Managing backups, firmware updates, and system configurations.6 min - User and Admin Management
Setting up administrator accounts and defining their permissions.6 min - Basic Troubleshooting Tools
Using built-in tools like ping, traceroute, and packet capture.6 min - Troubleshooting Policy Issues
Identifying why traffic is being blocked or allowed incorrectly.6 min - Connectivity Troubleshooting
Diagnosing common issues with VPNs and physical connections.6 min
The Secure Office Blueprint
Design a complete security plan for a small company with one main office and five remote workers.
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