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FortiAuthenticator

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Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to use FortiAuthenticator for secure authentication and identity management. You will learn how to configure and deploy FortiAutheticator, use FortiAuthenticator for certificate management and two-factor authentication, authenticate users using LDAP and RADIUS servers, and explore SAML SSO options on FortiAuthenticator.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is responsible for the day-to-day management of FortiAuthenticator.

Prerequisites

You must have an understanding of the topics covered in the following courses, or have equivalent experience:

  • NSE 4 FortiGate Security
  • NSE 4 FortiGate Infrastructure

It is also recommended that you have an understanding of the topics:

  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Accounting
Agenda
  1. Introduction and Initial Configuration
  2. Administering and Authenticating Users
  3. Two-Factor Authentication
  4. Fortinet Single Sign-On
  5. Portal Services
  6. 802.1X Authentication
  7. Certificate Management
  8. SAML Configuration
Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Deploy and configure FortiAuthenticator
  • Configure the LDAP and RADIUS service
  • Configure the self-service portal
  • Configure FortiAuthenticator and FortiGate for two-factor authentication
  • Provision FortiToken hardware and FortiToken mobile software tokens
  • Configure FortiAuthenticator as a logon event collector using the FSSO communication framework
  • Configure portal services for guest and local user management
  • Configure FortiAuthenticator for wired and wireless 802.1x authentication, MAC-based authentication, and machine-based authentication using supported EAP methods
  • Troubleshoot authentication failures
  • Manage digital certificates (root CA, sub-CA, user, and local services digital certificates)
  • Configure FortiAuthenticator as a SCEP server for CRLs and CSRs
  • Configure FortiAuthenticator as a SAML identity provider and service provider
  • Monitor and troubleshoot SAML
System Requirements

If you take the online format of this class, you must use a computer that has the following:

  • A high-speed Internet connection
  • An up-to-date web browser
  • A PDF viewer
  • Speakers or headphones

You should use a wired Ethernet connection, not a WiFi connection. Firewalls, including Windows Firewall or FortiClient, must allow connections to the online labs.

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Product Versions

FortiAuthenticator 6.1

Course Duration
  • Lecture time (estimated): 7 hours
  • Lab time (estimated): 4 hours
  • Total course duration (estimated): 11 hours / 2 days
Formats
  • Instructor-led (classroom and online)
  • Self-paced online
(ISC)2

  • CPE training hours: 7
  • CPE lab hours: 4
  • CISSP domains: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Part Number (SKU)
  • FT-FAC: Instructor-led course
  • FT-FAC-LAB: Lab access within self-paced course

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Certification

This course prepares you for the FortiAuthenticator Specialist exam.

The FortiAuthenticator Specialist exam counts toward one of the four NSE 6 specializations required to get the NSE 6 certification.

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