Modal title

Modal body text goes here.

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

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, and in an effort to protect the health and well-being of our candidates, Fortinet is now offering virtual/online FCT assessments. Virtual/online FCT assessments are half-day assessments conducted by FCT proctors and the FCT team.

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 workshop 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 workshop!

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

Skip to main content
NSE Institute
  • Library
  • Schedule
  • Certifications
  • ATC
  • Security Academy Program
  • Log in
  • Training
  • Library

Web Application Security

Learn at your own pace or choose a format that suits you best.

Download Course Description
Course Description

In this 1-day course, you will explore web application threats and countermeasures focused on Fortinet solutions. Comprised of theory lessons and hands-on labs, this course will guide you from the very motivations of attacks on web applications through to understanding and executing attack techniques. You will gain insight into recognizing such attacks, and, finally, configure Fortinet solutions to mitigate them.

Who Should Attend

Networking and security professionals involved in the architectural design, implementation, and monitoring of solutions to address web application security based on FortiGate and FortiWeb solutions should attend this course.

This course assumes advanced knowledge of networking and web application security concepts, and extensive hands-on experience working with FortiWeb and FortiGate devices.

Agenda
  1. Contextualization
  2. Attack Procedures
  3. Software and Tools
  4. Incident Detection
  5. Threat Mitigation
Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Identify adversary motivation and opportunities to attack web applications
  • Identify the top security risks associated with web applications and the common challenges faced when addressing these risks
  • Identify various attacks on web applications by examining real-world examples
  • Identify how adversaries exploit web application vulnerabilities using attacks, such as SQL injection, local and remote file inclusion, cross-site scripting, cross-site forgery, and so on
  • Use popular software and tools used for web application security testing
  • Detect security incidents targeting web applications
  • Improve mitigation capabilities related to threats against web applications using methods, such as layered architecture, machine learning, solution integration, secure software development life-cycle, and so on
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 or
    • An up-to-date Java Runtime Environment (JRE) with Java plugin enabled on your web browser

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

Enroll Now

Access the self-paced training

Find a Class

Browse our schedule for upcoming classes

Product Versions
  • FortiGate 6.2.4
  • FortiWeb 6.1.1
Formats
  • Self-paced online
Part Number (SKU)
  • XXXX
  • No lab access available within self-paced course
Contact your local Fortinet Reseller for purchase and pricing information

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 covered in the following courses, or have equivalent experience:

  • NSE 6 FortiWeb
  • NSE 7 Advanced Threat Protection


  • Library
  • Schedule
You are not logged in. (Log in)
  • Library
  • Schedule
  • Certifications
  • ATC
  • Security Academy Program
Data retention summary