Reviews 4,2
Reviews 4,5
FortiGate Administrator (FGT-ADM)
Firewalls are the first line of defense in any enterprise network – and FortiGate is one of the most widely deployed solutions in the field. Solid hands-on knowledge of FortiGate builds the foundation for protecting complex, business-critical environments.
Key topics
- Understanding how modern firewall architectures are structured and operate.
- Configuring security policies, objects, and application profiles.
- Implementing network segmentation and enforcing access controls.
- Running monitoring, log analysis, and systematic fault diagnosis.
- Protecting branch locations and securing site-to-site connections.
Prerequisites
Participants are expected to have working knowledge of networking fundamentals, IP addressing, and routing concepts.
Target audience
IT administrators, network engineers, and security professionals who are responsible for the configuration, operation, and protection of enterprise network environments.
Proficiency in FortiGate gives organizations the tools to enforce consistent security policies, maintain network visibility, and establish IT as a trustworthy foundation for digital operations.
Course content
Basic system and network configuration
- Building a FortiGate network from the ground up
- Setting up and managing administrator access
- Managing FortiGate via GUI and CLI
Firewall policies and NAT configuration
- Controlling network access through firewall rules
- Applying port forwarding, source NAT, and destination NAT
Routing and packet forwarding
- Analyzing and understanding the FortiGate routing table
- Forwarding packets using static and policy-based routes
- Configuring multi-path and load balancing scenarios
Authentication and user monitoring
- User authentication via firewall policies
- Monitoring users through the FortiGate interface
Single sign-on and Active Directory integration
- Setting up FSSO for controlled network access
- Connecting FortiGate with Microsoft Active Directory
- Ensuring secure access to network services
- Using single sign-on for authentication
Encryption and certificate management
- Understanding the fundamentals of encryption technologies
- Managing digital certificates
- Applying security protocols effectively
- Distinguishing between different encryption methods
- Identifying trusted certificate authorities
Virus protection and threat prevention
- Defining security policies for threat protection
- Blocking threats and unauthorized access attempts
- Activating and configuring virus protection in FortiGate
- Preventing unwanted file transfers such as torrents
- Blocking restricted and malicious websites
Web filtering and internet policies
- Configuring web filter options on FortiGate
- Managing internet traffic across the network
- Adapting filter rules for web access
- Controlling data flow in web traffic
- Establishing security rules for internet usage
Intrusion prevention and application control
- Systematically monitoring network applications
- Reviewing and controlling standard protocols
- Detecting and managing non-standard protocols
- Applying application control in FortiGate
SSL VPN and encrypted remote access
- Reviewing and monitoring SSL/TLS encryption
- Configuring SSL VPN for secure remote access
IPsec VPN configuration and routing
- Configuring IPsec VPN tunnels
- Setting up static routing for VPN connections
SD-WAN configuration and monitoring
- Building and configuring the SD-WAN underlay
- Setting up the overlay network for SD-WAN
- Implementing local breakout for SD-WAN
Fortinet Security Fabric – architecture and integration
- Understanding the features of the Fortinet Security Fabric
- Understanding Fortinet’s security architecture
- Integrating and centrally managing components
- Implementing threat protection through Security Fabric
- Assessing the scalability of the security solution
High availability and failover
- Configuring FortiGate HA clusters for failover
- Using redundancy for system stability
- Boosting performance through load balancing
- Minimizing downtime with HA strategies
Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Systematically identifying network issues
- Resolving faults effectively
- Analyzing and categorizing root causes
- Solving complex problems in a structured way
Up to 100% funding for your continuing education
Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.
Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.
What are the responsibilities of a FortiGate administrator?
FortiGate administrators manage firewalls, protect networks from attacks, and ensure secure data flows within the organization.
What is FortiGate and how does it work?
FortiGate is Fortinet’s powerful firewall solution that combines network security, VPN, web filtering, and threat protection in a single system.
What prior knowledge is helpful for the course?
Basic knowledge of networking, TCP/IP, firewalls, and IT security is helpful but not a strict prerequisite.
What sets FortiGate apart from other firewall solutions?
FortiGate stands out with high performance, centralized management, integrated security features, and powerful threat detection.
In which environments is FortiGate typically deployed?
Common use cases include corporate networks, data centers, cloud environments, and secure site-to-site connections.
Does FortiGate support cloud and hybrid scenarios?
Yes, FortiGate is equally suited for traditional networks and cloud or hybrid architectures.
How high is demand for FortiGate expertise?
Very high – network security is one of the most sought-after skills in modern IT structures.
