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FortiOS Administrator

In this course, you will learn how to configure, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot the most commonly used FortiGate features. Through interactive labs, you will work with firewall policies, user authentication, security profiles, routing, IPsec VPN, SD-WAN, high availability, FortiGate cloud deployments, and FortiSASE.
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Overview

Overview

The FortiOS Administrator course provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to manage FortiGate devices in enterprise network environments.
Through interactive labs, you will configure firewall policies, authentication, routing, logging, monitoring, IPsec VPN, SD-WAN, and high availability.
You will also learn how to use security profiles such as antivirus, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and application control to protect network traffic. The course introduces FortiGate cloud deployments, FortiSASE use cases, certificate operations, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.

Prerequisites

To get the most out of this course, you should have:

  • A thorough understanding of the topics covered in the FortiGate Operator course
  • Knowledge of network protocols
  • A basic understanding of firewall concepts
Scope

Topics include:

  • FortiGate system and network settings
  • Firewall policies, NAT, and routing
  • User authentication and Fortinet Single Sign-On
  • Security profiles and SSL inspection
  • IPsec VPN and SD-WAN
  • Logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting
  • High availability
  • FortiGate cloud deployments and FortiSASE
Target Audience

Ideal for:

  • Networking professionals responsible for managing FortiGate devices
  • Security professionals involved in configuring and administering FortiGate environments
  • Administrators responsible for monitoring and securing organizational networks
  • Learners who have completed FortiGate Operator or have equivalent knowledge
Best Practices

You will learn these skills as part of this course:

  • Applying firewall policies and NAT correctly
  • Using security profiles to protect network traffic
  • Configuring secure user authentication and access
  • Improving network availability with SD-WAN and high availability
  • Using logs and diagnostics to troubleshoot FortiGate issues
Certification

After completing this course, you will be able to prepare for the Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiOS 7.6 Administrator exam.

FAQs

Q: Is prior FortiGate knowledge required for this course?
A: Yes. You should understand the topics covered in the FortiGate Operator course. Knowledge of network protocols and basic firewall concepts is also recommended.

Q: Does the course include hands-on labs?
A: Yes. The course includes interactive labs covering firewall policies, authentication, security profiles, VPNs, SD-WAN, high availability, and troubleshooting.

Q: Does this course cover FortiGate cloud deployments?
A: Yes. The course introduces FortiGate VM, FortiGate CNF, FortiSASE, and their common use cases.

Exam Resources

Datasheet

Credits Guide

Credits Datasheet

Credits FAQ

Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Configure basic FortiGate networking from factory-default settings
  • Configure and control administrator access to FortiGate
  • Use the GUI and CLI for administration
  • Describe methods of device registration
  • View and search for logs on FortiGate and FortiAnalyzer
  • Configure IPv4 firewall policies
  • Apply port forwarding, source NAT, and destination NAT
  • Analyze a FortiGate route table
  • Configure static routing
  • Implement route redundancy and load balancing
  • Configure a remote LDAP and RADIUS authentication server on FortiGate
  • Monitor firewall users from the FortiGate GUI
  • Deploy Fortinet Single Sign-On access to network services integrated with Microsoft Active Directory
  • Describe encryption functions and certificates
  • Describe SSL inspection on FortiGate
  • Configure security profiles to neutralize threats and misuse, including viruses, torrents, and inappropriate websites
  • Apply application control techniques to monitor and control network applications that use standard or non-standard protocols and ports
  • Configure IPsec VPN using the IPsec wizard and manual configuration process
  • Configure SD-WAN and verify traffic distribution
  • Identify the primary and secondary device tasks in a high-availability cluster
  • Identify the different high-availability operation modes available with the FortiGate Clustering Protocol
  • Diagnose and correct common problems
  • Identify FortiGate VM and FortiGate CNF in the cloud
  • Identify FortiSASE and common FortiSASE use cases
Note : A representative from Datacipher will contact you with further details
Payment Methods

At DataCipher, we offer a variety of payment options for our Fortinet courses. Here are the methods available:

Purchase Order (PO) – If your organization prefers using a purchase order, begin the registration process by clicking the Register button. At the conclusion of the registration form, choose the option “My company will pay for it, please send an invoice with the payment details.” Our training team will then provide an official quote and any necessary additional information that your accounts department might need to issue the PO.

Bank Transfer – DataCipher maintains bank accounts in both the US and Europe, accommodating all standard bank transfer methods such as IBAN/BIC, Swift, ACH, or wire transfer. To make a payment via bank transfer, simply use the Register button to sign up for your selected course.

Credit Card Payments – We accept payments from all major credit cards, including Mastercard, VISA, American Express, Discover & Diners, and Cartes Bancaires. Payments can be made directly through the registration link or by requesting an invoice that includes a web link for online payment. All transactions are secure, and DataCipher does not store any credit card information.

These options are designed to make the registration process as smooth and flexible as possible for all participants.

Status

Guaranteed to Run – DataCipher is committed to running this class unless unforeseen events such as an instructor’s accident or illness occur.

Guaranteed on Next Booking – The course will proceed once an additional student registers.

Scheduled Class – We have scheduled this course and rarely cancel due to low enrollment. We offer a “Cancel No More Than Once” guarantee, ensuring that if a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, the next session will run regardless of the number of attendees.

Sold Out – If the class is fully booked, please use our contact form to join the waiting list or to inquire about additional sessions. We’re here to accommodate your training needs and keep you informed of new opportunities.

Half and Full-Day Training

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.

The FortiOS Administrator course provides the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience required to configure and manage FortiGate devices.

You will work with firewall policies, authentication, routing, security profiles, VPNs, SD-WAN, high availability, logging, monitoring, cloud deployments, and FortiSASE.

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