Fortigate 600E Security Administration and Operations Training Course
The Fortigate 600E is a model of firewall appliances produced by Fortinet that offers a blend of performance, security, and flexibility to protect against known and emerging threats.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network and security professionals who wish to effectively manage and secure networks using Fortigate 600E equipment, with a specific focus on HA configurations for enhanced reliability and performance.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the features, specifications, and operating principles of the Fortigate 600E firewall.
- Perform the initial setup of the Fortigate 600E, including basic configuration tasks like setting up interfaces, routing, and initial firewall policies.
- Configure and manage advanced security features such as SSL VPN, user authentication, antivirus, IPS, web filtering, and anti-malware capabilities to protect against a variety of network threats.
- Troubleshoot common issues in HA setups and effectively manage HA environments.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Fortinet and Fortigate 600E
- Overview of Fortinet
- Features and specifications of Fortigate 600E
- Understanding the FortiOS
Basic Configuration
- Initial setup of Fortigate 600E
- Navigating the FortiOS interface
- Basic configuration tasks
Firewall Policies
- Understanding firewall policies
- Creating and managing access policies
- NAT and PAT configuration
User Authentication
- Configuring user authentication
- Integrating with external authentication servers (LDAP, RADIUS)
SSL VPN Configuration
- Setting up SSL VPN
- Customizing portal layouts and access for different user groups
Threat Management
- Antivirus, IPS, and anti-malware setup
- Web and content filtering
HA Concepts and Benefits
- Understanding HA and its importance
- HA modes (active-active, active-passive)
Configuring HA on Fortigate 600E
- Initial HA setup for Fortigate 600E
- HA configuration best practices
- Monitoring and managing HA status
Troubleshooting HA
- Common HA issues and solutions
- Failover testing and verification
Advanced Routing
- Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
- Policy-based routing
Deep Packet Inspection
- Configuring DPI for enhanced security
- SSL inspection policies
Custom Security Profiles
- Creating and applying custom security profiles
- Advanced threat protection configuration
Monitoring and Reporting
- Log and report management
- Real-time monitoring tools
System Optimization
- Performance tuning and optimization
- Managing firmware updates and backups
Best Practices for Security and Administration
- Security policy optimization
- Regular maintenance and auditing
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
- Familiarity with firewall concepts and security principles
Audience
- Network administrators
- Security professionals
- IT managers
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