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Zero Trust Access

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The FCSS ZTA certification will be retired from the certification program on Jun 30, 2025.
Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to define, design, deploy, and manage Zero Trust Access (ZTA) using different Fortinet solutions. You will also learn how to configure FortiGate, FortiClient EMS, FortiAuthenticator, FortiNAC, and FortiAnalyzer to secure network and application access, monitor ZTA enforcement, and automate incident response.

Who Should Attend

Networking and security professionals involved in the design, implementation, and operation of ZTA solutions using Fortinet products should attend this course.

Prerequisites

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

  • FCP - FortiGate Security
  • FCP - FortiGate Infrastructure
  • FCP - FortiClient EMS
  • FCP - FortiAnalyzer
  • FCP - FortiAuthenticator
  • FCP - FortiNAC
Agenda
  1. ZTA Overview
  2. ZTA Components
  3. Securing Network Access With FortiNAC
  4. Configure ZTNA for Secure Application Access
  5. Expanding Secure Access With Endpoint Posture and Compliance Checks
  6. Monitoring ZTA Enforcement and Responding to Incidents
Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Understand ZTA architecture and the problems it solves
  • Identify and review technology components required for ZTA enforcement
  • Identify zero trust network access (ZTNA) as a component of ZTA
  • Configure captive portal and agents for securely onboarding devices to the corporate, guest, and BYOD networks
  • Configure security policies for onboarding and compliance, and provide dynamic access based on configured criteria
  • Configure FortiGate ZTNA with tagging rules for dynamic groups and securing application access
  • Configure endpoint posture and compliance checks, and monitor the status of connected endpoints
  • Explain the role of a centralized logging platform (FortiAnalyzer)
  • Explore remediation options to automate incident response for both on-net and off-net devices
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 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.

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Product Versions
  • FortiOS 7.2
  • FortiSwitch 7.2
  • FortiClient EMS 7.0
  • FortiNAC 9.4
  • FortiAuthenticator 6.4
  • FortiAnalyzer 7.2
Course Duration
  • Lecture time (estimated): 4 hours
  • Lab time (estimated): 9 hours
  • Total course duration (estimated): 13 hours
    • 2 full days or 3 half days
Formats
  • Instructor-led (classroom and online)
  • Self-paced online
ISC2
  • CPE training hours: 4
  • CPE lab hours: 9
  • CISSP domains: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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Exam

This course prepares you for the Fortinet NSE 7 - Zero Trust Access 7.2 exam. By passing this exam, you will be awarded the associated exam badge.

Certification

This exam is in the FCSS Zero Trust Access certification track.

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