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This course teaches you how to deceive, expose, and eliminate threats early in the attack kill chain using FortiDeceptor. You will learn to deploy decoy VMs, configure lures, and integrate FortiDeceptor with the Fortinet Security Fabric and third-party products.
This course teaches you how to deceive, expose, and eliminate threats early in the attack kill chain using FortiDeceptor.
You will learn to deploy decoy VMs, configure lures, and integrate FortiDeceptor with the Fortinet Security Fabric and third-party products.
Understanding of topics covered in the FCP – FortiGate Administrator course, or equivalent experience.
This course covers:
The fundamentals of deception-based security
FortiDeceptor architecture, dashboard, and modules
Deployment of decoys, tokens, and lures
Incident analysis and attack visualization
Integration with Fortinet Security Fabric and third-party platforms
MITRE ATT&CK and ICS matrix mapping
Best practices for deployment, air-gapped configurations, and AD integration
Cybersecurity professionals responsible for the day-to-day administration, management, and troubleshooting of FortiDeceptor.
Deploy a mix of full-stack and light-stack decoys across critical segments
Use token packages to broaden deception coverage on endpoints
Regularly review the MITRE attack map and correlate incidents
Integrate with FortiSIEM, FortiAnalyzer, and third-party SOC tools
Deploy in air-gapped environments with proper central configuration
Simulate real services using believable lure content and bait
Tailor deception strategies based on network topology and attacker behavior
Completing this course supports:
Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Deception Technologies
Prepares you for FortiDeceptor-related advanced roles within security teams
You’ll receive:
Certificate of Completion
Credit toward Fortinet product-specific certifications
Can the FortiDeceptor Administrator course be taken online?
Yes, this course is available online, complete with live demonstrations and personal lab access, all under the guidance of expert instructors.
Is in-person classroom training available?
Yes, we offer in-person training at our facilities or customized sessions at your location. Check our “Price and Dates” section or contact us directly for scheduling details.
Will I receive official course materials?
Participants will receive course materials in both electronic and printed forms. Please confirm your booking at least ten days in advance to ensure the availability of printed materials.
Can the electronic coursebook be printed?
Yes, the electronic coursebook is printable, offering flexibility in how you choose to study.
Do participants receive a certificate of completion?
Upon successfully completing the course, participants will be awarded an official certificate, acknowledging their proficiency in the content covered.
The FortiDeceptor course provides hands-on training to deploy, configure, and manage deception-based threat detection and response within enterprise environments. FortiDeceptor simulates vulnerable assets and systems to detect malicious activity in real time and integrate with your security fabric for fast response and intelligence sharing.
You’ll learn how to:
Deploy decoys and token packages
Analyze incidents using MITRE matrices
Integrate FortiDeceptor with Fortinet and third-party tools
Design deception strategies based on network topology and threat vectors
At DataCipher, we offer a variety of payment options for our Fortinet courses. Here are the methods available:
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These options are designed to make the registration process as smooth and flexible as possible for all participants.

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At DataCipher, we offer our training courses in both traditional full-day and convenient half-day formats. Our half-day classes are specifically designed for IT professionals who cannot be away from their workplaces for consecutive full days. This flexible schedule allows participants to dedicate a few hours to learning and then return to their regular work responsibilities.
The curriculum for both the full-day and half-day formats is identical. The primary difference is that the half-day classes spread the coursework over a more extended period, providing a balanced approach to professional education. DataCipher has been successfully running these half-day training sessions for several years, receiving consistently positive feedback from our customers. They appreciate the flexibility and report that the extended timeframe facilitates a deeper understanding of the material, as it gives them more time to absorb and reflect on the information learned.
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