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
Domain
Network Security
Vendor
Fortinet
Level
Intermediate
Duration
3 hours
Status
Complete
Key Learnings
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- 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
Introduction
0. Course Introduction
Policy & Objects
1. FortiGate Objects
2. Understanding Firewall Policy
3. Firewall Policy Modes
4. FortiGate Logging
5. Firewall Policy Configuration
Network Address Translation (NAT)