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Fortinet FortiGate Firewall Course + FortiManager Training (Lab-Based Learning)

Learn Fortinet FortiGate Firewall with FortiManager. Get hands-on training in firewall security, policies, VPNs, and enterprise network protection.

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Course Overview

In this instructor-led, lab-based training from PyNet Labs, you will start with the fundamentals of FortiGate next-generation firewalls and progress through FortiOS administration to advanced enterprise deployments. Next, you will learn how to manage security policies, objects, advanced configuration, and centralized management using FortiManager.

You will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to deploy, secure, administer, and troubleshoot Fortinet security infrastructure in real enterprise environments.

Upcoming Batches

Fortinet Fortigate Firewall

BATCH

TIME

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Batch 1
Weekends Batch
(Saturday & Sunday)

31st January 2026 onwards

5 PM IST/ 6:30 PM EST

6

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Fortinet Fortigate Firewall

DATE

Batch 1
Weekends Batch
(Saturday & Sunday)

TIME

31st January 2026 onwards

5 PM IST/ 6:30 PM EST

SEATS LEFT

6

Course Highlights

40+ guided labs on real world scenarios (VPNs, HA, routing, DoS policies, SSL inspection, hub and spoke with FortiManager, and more).

Work with branch, hub, and data center style designs.

Deep coverage of FortiManager, including policy packages, templates, scripts, and bulk changes across many FortiGate devices.
Maps to key topics of Fortinet NSE 4 / FortiGate Administrator and FortiManager Administrator exams.
Delivered by Fortinet certified network security experts with strong multi vendor experience (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto firewalls).
Use logs, FortiView, packet capture, and debug commands to solve issues exactly as in production.
Simple explanations, CLI + GUI, and step by step labs.
Offered by PyNet Labs – known for deep, hands on network automation and security training.

Who Should Enroll

This training is designed for L1 professionals and early-career learners, including:

Network Security Engineer
Network Analyst
Security Administrator
Cybersecurity Engineer

If you already know basic routing and switching and want to add FortiGate firewall and FortiManager to your skills, this course is for you.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of CCNA‑level routing and switching

Exposure to any firewall (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Check Point, etc.)
Basic Linux and CLI comfort

No prior Fortinet experience is required. We start with Fortinet Security Fabric and move up step-by-step.

What You Will Learn or Learning Outcomes

By the end of FortiGate Firewall + FortiManager training, you will be able to:

Course Outline – FortiGate Firewall & FortiManager

Module 1: Introduction to Fortinet Security

• Introduction to Fortinet Security Fabric
• FortiOS Overview and Feature Set
• FortiGate Models & Licensing (Base, UTM, Threat Protection, Enterprise)
• Deployment Modes – NAT/Route Mode vs Transparent Mode
• Understand FortiGuard Subscription Services

Module 2: Firewall Architecture & Traffic Processing

• FortiGate Hardware & Architecture Overview
• FortiGate Packet Flow & Inspection Order
• Policy-based vs Profile-based Inspection Modes
• Session Table, Forwarding Table & UTM Flow
• Zones, Interfaces & Role-Based Segmentation

Module 3: Networking & Routing on FortiGate

• Interface Configuration, VLANs, LACP and SD-WAN overview
• Static Routing Configuration
• Dynamic Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP – Concept & Use Cases)
• Advanced Routing: Equal Cost Multi-Path (ECMP),Policy-Based Routing
(PBR),Routing Failover & Redundancy Concepts

Module 4: NAT & Load-Balancing

• Source NAT & Destination NAT
• Central NAT vs Policy NAT
• VIP & Port Forwarding
• Virtual Servers / Load Balancer Concepts and Configuration

Module 5: Security Policies & Protection Mechanisms

• Firewall Security Policies
• Identity-Based Policies (User & Group Authentication)
• SSL Deep Inspection Concept
• Security Profiles:
Web Filtering
DNS Filtering / DNS Control
Application Control
IPS / IDS
Malware & Anti-Virus
Video Filtering
• Logging & Monitoring Security Events

Module 6: VPN Technologies

VPN Concepts Overview
• Site-to-Site IPsec VPN
• Remote Access IPsec VPN
• SSL VPN (Tunnel & Web Mode)
• Authentication Integration: Local, LDAP, RADIUS, FSSO
• Troubleshooting VPNs

Module 7: High Availability & Virtualization

• FortiGate HA Concepts (Active-Passive, Active-Active)
• Session Sync, Failover Behavior
• SD-WAN Basic Understanding
• Virtual Domains (VDOMs)

Module 8: Introduction to FortiManager

• Introduction to Fortinet Security Fabric
• FortiOS Overview and Feature Set
• FortiGate Models & Licensing (Base, UTM, Threat Protection, Enterprise)
• Deployment Modes – NAT/Route Mode vs Transparent Mode
• Understand FortiGuard Subscription Services

Module 9: Centralized Policy & Device Management

• Policy Packages
• Creation
• Assignment
• Object Management
• Normalized Interfaces

Module 10: Automation & Templates

• Provisioning Templates & Use Cases
• CLI Templates Practical Scenarios
• Scripting (CLI / SLI Script Use Cases)
• Bulk Policy Deployment

Lab Outline

  1. Initial Network devices Configuration
  2. Firewall initial configuration CLI/GUI for MGMT access
  3. Firewall interfaces configuration
  4. User creation.
  5. Firewall MGMT access restriction for specific IP’s
  6. HTTPS certificate process. (this needs license as unlicensed firewall support low encryption)
  7. Static default route configuration on firewall
  8. Static Route from firewall to Inside VLANs.
  9. Security policy configuration for LAN to WAN.
  10. RIP between Firewall and Branch router
  11. Security policy between LAN and branch network and routing on branch router
  12. Redistribution between Static and RIP.
  13. OSPF on LAN side.
  14. Redistribution between OSPF and EIGRP
  15. BGP on Branch side
  16. ECMP (equal cost multi path)
  17. Policy based routing
  18. Dynamic source NAT with exit interface
  19. Dynamic source NAT with Specific IP.
    1. Static one to one nat.
  20. PAT for public facing server/services.
  21. Virtual servers.
  22. Captive portal.
  23. SSL inspection.
  24. Security profiles (web filtering, DNS filtering, Application control, IPS, AMP, IP reputation)
  25. DoS /DDoS policy configuration.
  26. site to site IPsec VPN route based.
  27. site to site IPsec VPN policy based.
  28. Client to site SSL VPN (Split tunnel)
  29. Client to site SSL VPN (Full tunnel)
  30. Client to site IPsec VPN.
  31. Active / active.
  32. Active / Passive.
  33. Deploy firewall in transparent mode.
  34. Deploy FortiManager.
  35. FortiGate firewalls integration with FortiManager.
  36. FortiManager Templates configuration for Branch’s.
  37. Policy configurations with FortiManager.
  38. Hub and Spoke topology configuration with FortiManager.
  39. Site to site VPN configuration with FortiManager.

Tools & Technologies Used

FortiGate Next Generation Firewall (FortiOS)

GUI + CLI administration

FortiManager

ADOMs, policy packages, templates, scripts

Security services

IPS/IDS, Web Filtering, DNS Filtering, Application Control, Antivirus/Anti-malware, SSL Inspection

VPN technologies

Site-to-Site IPsec, Remote Access IPsec, SSL VPN (tunnel/web mode)

Monitoring & troubleshooting

FortiView, logs, packet capture, debug commands

Authentication integrations

local users, LDAP/AD, RADIUS (and FSSO concepts)

Routing & network design concepts

VLANs, ECMP, PBR, OSPF/BGP/RIP concepts, SD-WAN overview

FortiOS 7.6 features

FortiGuard services

Web Filter, DNS Filter, Application Control, IPS, AV

This is not just theory. You will work as if you are already in a Fortinet firewall operations role.

Career Outcomes & Path

After completing this FortiGate Firewall + FortiManager course, you will be ready for tasks like:

  • Creating and maintaining firewall policies (with proper logging and structure)
  • Implementing VPN connectivity for branches and remote users
  • Applying security profiles to reduce threats (IPS, web filtering, app control, AV)
  • Troubleshooting network access issues using logs, flows, and packet captures
  • Managing multiple FortiGate devices through FortiManager (policy packages, templates, scripts)

Common job titles

  • Junior Network Security Engineer
  • Network Engineer (Security Focus)
  • Security Administrator
  • SOC/NOC Analyst (Firewall Operations)
  • Fortinet Firewall Support Engineer (L1/L2 track)

Certification Preparation (what this training supports)

This training is aligned with day-to-day skills covered in Fortinet certification tracks, especially:

  • FCP – FortiGate Administrator (core exam)
  • FCP – FortiManager Administrator (elective exam)

Why Choose PyNet Labs?

PyNet Labs is one of the best IT training institutes offering expert-led programs in IT,  Networking, Automation, Cloud, AI,Data and more. With real-world labs, industry-expert trainers, and career-focused learning, we help professionals build skills that matter in today’s IT industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1) Is this a FortiGate firewall + FortiManager training course for beginners?

Yes. It starts with Fortinet security fundamentals and progresses to enterprise-level FortiGate administration and FortiManager centralized management.

Q2) Do I need prior firewall or cybersecurity experience?

No. You should have basic CCNA-level networking knowledge, but prior firewall experience is not required.

Q3) Is FortiManager covered in detail or just an overview?

It’s covered with practical depth: ADOMs, onboarding devices, policy packages, templates, scripts, bulk deployment, and troubleshooting sync/conflict issues.

Q4) Will I actually configure VPNs in the lab?

Yes. You’ll build and troubleshoot site-to-site IPsec VPNs, remote-access IPsec VPNs, and SSL VPNs (split- and full-tunnel use cases).

Q5) Does the course include real-world troubleshooting?

Yes. You will use logs, FortiView, packet capture, and debug commands to troubleshoot policies, routing, and VPN issues.

Q6) Will I learn security profiles like IPS and web filtering?

Yes. You’ll work with Web Filtering, DNS filtering, Application Control, IPS/IDS, Antivirus, SSL inspection, and logging/monitoring.

Q7) Do you cover HA (High Availability)?

Yes. You’ll learn HA concepts and perform labs on Active-Passive and Active-Active setups, as well as failover behaviour.

Q8) Is this course useful for NOC/SOC L1 professionals?

Yes. The course focuses on operational tasks: policy changes, monitoring, incident triage using logs, VPN support, and troubleshooting.

Q9) Which Fortinet certifications does this help with?

It supports preparation for Fortinet professional-level tracks such as FCP – FortiGate Administrator and FCP – FortiManager Administrator (see Fortinet’s official outline here: FCP in Network Security).

Q10) Why should I choose PyNet Labs for FortiGate and FortiManager training?

PyNet Labs is focused on deep, hands-on networking and automation training. This program combines that approach with Fortinet firewall and FortiManager expertise, real-world lab scenarios, and clear guidance for both job roles and certifications.

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