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The Fortinet Certified Trainer (FCT) assessment is a trainer evaluation process in which each candidate has to prove their training delivery skills. The FCT assessment is a two-day assessment that evaluates the FCT candidate’s ability to maintain Fortinet’s quality standards in technical knowledge, skills and instructional abilities.

Who can apply?

The FCT assessment candidate should be a Fortinet employee or a candidate sponsored by an ATC who has submitted proof of reference, along with an online application form. An FCT candidate who wants to apply for an FCT assessment must meet the following knowledge and experience eligibility requirements:

  • Extensive technical knowledge and skills in network security and cybersecurity
  • Five years of relevant experience in network security and cybersecurity
  • Certification in the required NSE training courses
  • Five years of experience in training delivery in IT security
  • Demonstrable training facilitation and delivery skills

If you meet all of these requirements you can apply for the FCT assessment!

Please contact fct@fortinet.com for queries and suggestions.

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FortiGate Operator

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Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to harden the security of your network by using the most common FortiGate features. Through demos and interactive simulations, you will learn how to perform basic operation tasks on FortiGate. You can then build on this knowledge by exploring more advanced topics related to these features.

Who Should Attend

IT and cybersecurity professionals who perform daily network operations and need to perform basic administration tasks using FortiGate should attend this course.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that you have an understanding of the topics covered in the following courses, or have equivalent experience:

  • Network Fundamentals
  • Introduction to the Threat Landscape
  • Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity
Agenda
  1. FortiGate Overview
  2. Configuring Interfaces and Routing
  3. Firewall Policies
  4. Authenticating Network Users
  5. Inspect SSL Traffic
  6. Blocking Malware
  7. Control Web Access Using Web Filtering
  8. Configuring the FortiGate Intrusion Prevention System
  9. Controlling Application Access
  10. Creating IPsec Virtual Private Networks
  11. Configuring FortiGate SSL VPN
  12. FortiGate System Maintenance and Monitoring
  13. Configuring the Fortinet Security Fabric
Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Configure the most common and high-level features on FortiGate devices
  • Connect remote users to the corporate network securely using VPNs
  • Restrict access to network resources
  • Monitor essential indicators and logs on FortiGate devices
  • Perform basic system maintenance
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
  • One of the following:
    • HTML 5 support
    • An up-to-date Java Runtime Environment (JRE) with Java Plugin enabled in your web browser

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

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Product Versions
  • FortiOS 7.4
Course Duration
  • Total course duration (estimated): 6 hours
Formats

  • Self-paced online
Exam

This course prepares you for the FortiGate 7.4 Operator exam. By passing this exam, you will be awarded the associated exam badge.


Certification

This exam is in the FCA Cybersecurity certification track.


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