NETWORK SECURITY

Traffic Control with FortiGate

This FortiGate series is designed to equip network and cybersecurity professionals with the skills to manage and control network traffic using FortiGate firewalls. It dives into essential firewall technologies, including firewall policies, NAT configurations, and logging mechanisms. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of FortiGate objects and Firewall Policy, participants will learn how to create, configure, and optimize firewall policies for both security and performance. The course also covers Source and Destination NAT configurations on FortiOS, providing real-world scenarios to apply these techniques in live network environments.

By the end of the course, participants will be well-prepared to apply core FortiGate technologies to secure and control network traffic. Whether you’re preparing for Fortinet NSE certifications or enhancing your FortiGate expertise, this course provides a valuable skill set for any network or cybersecurity professional.

Course Summary

Introduction to policy enforcement with FortiGate firewalls, covering firewall policy administration, NAT configurations, logging, and practical strategies for effective traffic control.

Piotr Kaluzny

Instructor

 

Domain
Network Security
Vendor
Fortinet
Status
Complete
Duration
3 hours
Complexity
Key Learnings
  • Create and manage policy objects for simplified administration
  • Understand firewall policy
  • Set up and customize firewall policies for specific network requirements
  • Enable an optimal NGFW mode for a given deployment
  • Enable logging to monitor and troubleshoot system and network activity
  • Understand the differences between standard and Central NAT configurations
  • Configure FortiGate to enable Source NAT and/or Destination NAT
Intended Audience

This course is designed for network administrators, security professionals, and IT personnel who manage FortiGate firewalls in their networks. It is also beneficial for FCA Cybersecurity and FCP Network Security certification students who want to deepen their practical knowledge of FortiGate traffic control. With hands-on labs and real-world examples, this course supports any professionals looking to enhance their FortiGate expertise for improved network security and efficiency.

Course Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites, but participants should be already familiar with the FortiGate GUI/CLI and know how to perform initial firewall setup.

Course Playlist
Overview
Course Introduction2m
Policy & Objects
1. FortiGate Objects13m
2. Understanding Firewall Policy35m
3. Firewall Policy Modes16m
4. FortiGate Logging26m
5. Firewall Policy Configuration16m
Network Address Translation (NAT)
6. NAT on FortiOS13m
7. Implementing Source NAT20m
8. Implementing Destination NAT21m
Resources
Review Questions
Further Reading
Technology Lab
Lab Workbook
Lab Topology
Task 1 Solution Walkthrough
Task 2 Solution Walkthrough
Task 3 Solution Walkthrough
Task 4 Solution Walkthrough