FortiGate – Firewall Configuration and Management (FORTI1)

Networking, Fortinet

This course teaches network and security staff how to deploy and maintain FortiGate firewalls with hands-on labs. You will learn device setup, interfaces, VLANs, aggregation and routing, and gain skills to configure FortiGate, manage interfaces, handle routing.

You will practice building Site-to-Site IPsec VPN tunnels, setting up SSL remote access, and applying advanced security and filtering rules. Labs include Application Control, IPS, web and antivirus filtering, high availability and VPN setup, security policies, logging.

THIS TRAINING COURSE WILL HELP YOU:

  • Configure, manage and maintain FortiGate firewalls
  • Perform initial setup and practical firewall administration
  • Create Site-to-Site IPsec VPN tunnels
  • Implement advanced security and filtering rules

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Network and security specialists
  • IT professionals responsible for network security
  • Administrators seeking hands-on FortiGate experience
  • Technicians implementing corporate security solutions

COURSE LOCATION AND AVAILABLE DATES



Choose whether to attend in person in our classroom or join online. You can select your preferred format during registration. Learn more about hybrid training.
Brno + online (optional)
Praha + online (optional)
Need this course in English?

Public courses are usually delivered in Czech, but this course is also available in English. We can arrange private training for your team online, at your premises or in our classrooms, and tailor the content to your needs.

For groups of around 4 or more participants, private training can already be comparable in price to booking individual places on a public course. Send us your requirements and we’ll recommend the best format and provide an exact quote.

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Course content:

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  • Basic setup
    1. Interface configuration (Interfaces)
    2. VLAN
    3. Aggregation
    4. Use of services such as DNS, NTP, DHCP
  • Management Access
    1. Console access
    2. Web GUI and authentication
    3. 2FA options
    4. External management via FortiManager
    5. Securing access to interfaces
  • Routing protocol setup
    1. Static routing
    2. BGP
    3. Use of SD-WAN zones
  • Virtual Domain (VDOM) management
    1. Global settings and VDOM-based settings
    2. Practical use cases for VDOM
  • Firewall Policy
    1. Creating and configuring rules
    2. Managing rules with objects
  • NAT configuration
    1. Source NAT
    2. Destination NAT and advanced options
  • Application Control, IPS, Web Filtering, Antivirus
    1. Flow-based vs proxy-based inspection
  • Site-to-Site VPN setup
    1. IPsec tunnel between two FortiGate firewalls
    2. Configuration examples from CLI and GUI
  • SSL VPN Remote Access
    1. Remote access using FortiClient
    2. Differences when deploying with FortiClient EMS
  • HA – High Availability
    1. Basic differences between modes and use cases
    2. active/passive
    3. active/active
    4. virtual clustering
  • Logging and monitoring
  • Troubleshooting using the FortiGate console and other tools as needed
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol.
Recommended previous course:
Basics of the TCP/IP Protocol (TCP1)
Recommended follow-up course:
FortiManager – Central management of FortiGate firewalls (FORTI2)
Schedule:
3 days (9:00-17:00)
Price per person:
992.00 € (1 200.32 € incl. 21% VAT)

Training and learning environment

Physical Fortinet FortiGate hardware firewalls mounted in a server rack.
Will I work with real hardware during the Fortinet training?Yes, for practical configuration practice, you will use our hardware lab with physical Fortinet FortiGate firewalls. Each participant works on their own dedicated device running the latest version of FortiOS.
Web interface of a virtual environment showing client stations and servers connected to a physical firewall.
How do we connect the virtual lab with physical firewalls in Fortinet courses?Each student receives a dedicated simulated corporate network with client stations and servers. This virtual environment is directly connected to your assigned physical FortiGate device where you perform the actual network security configuration.
IT classroom with desks, computer monitors, and a projection screen at the front.
What does the environment for in-person IT courses look like?We hold training courses in our own classrooms equipped with modern computer equipment for each participant and a large projection screen. Each workstation is fitted with a powerful computer for seamless practical exercises, and the environment supports a calm, friendly atmosphere during training.
IT classroom with desks, computer monitors, and a projection screen at the front.
Do I need to bring my own laptop to the classroom IT course?Our training rooms are fully equipped, so you do not need to bring your own laptop. A modern computer with all necessary hardware and software is ready for you at your workstation.
Sample ICT Pro certificate of successful completion of an IT training course.
Will you receive an official certificate after completing an IT course?Yes, upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive an official ICT Pro certificate confirming your participation and acquired technical skills. You can use it to verify your qualifications or add it to your professional profile.
Exterior view of the COMGUARD office building on Sochorova Street in Brno.
Where can you find our training center in Brno?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the COMGUARD building at Sochorova 38 in Brno. Positioned on the border of Žabovřesky and Komín, the location is easily accessible by both car and public transport.
Exterior view of the Opatov Park office building in Prague, Chodov.
Where can you find our training center in Prague?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the Opatov Park building at Líbalova 1, Prague 11 – Chodov. The location provides a comfortable environment for your education with convenient access.
Fully equipped kitchenette with a coffee machine, microwave, sink, and shelves with cups and glasses.
What facilities and refreshments are available to you during training breaks?Our training centers feature a fully equipped kitchenette for a comfortable break during your courses. The facilities include a coffee machine, microwave, kettle, and a wide selection of drinks and snacks.
Coffee station featuring an automatic coffee machine, yellow and white cups, glasses, and syrups.
What beverage refreshments are available during your course?A beverage station with a coffee machine, teas, syrups, and water is at your disposal throughout the entire training session. You can enjoy a coffee or another drink of your choice anytime during breaks.
Table with sweet pastries, fruit syrups, a water dispenser, and glasses set up for training participants.
What light refreshments are provided for you during the courses?During course breaks, participants can enjoy light sweet snacks, pastries, and fruit syrups to mix their own drinks. Fresh water dispenser and plates are also available for your convenience.
Wicker baskets filled with packaged savory snacks, sweet biscuits, and snack bars.
Should I bring my own snacks to ICT Pro training?There is no need to. A wide selection of savory snacks, sweet biscuits, and snack bars is available for you during breaks. Boost your energy for all-day focus right inside the training center premises.
Outdoor wooden terrace with green surroundings by the glass building of the training center.
Can you spend training breaks in the fresh air?Yes, an outdoor terrace is available at our training center. During breaks between learning sessions, you can relax in the fresh air in a pleasant green environment.
Spacious outdoor wooden terrace with seating and views of the surrounding area.
Where can you relax during course breaks?Our training center features a spacious outdoor terrace with seating options. During breaks between learning sessions, you can step outside to relax and recharge in the fresh air.