Fortinet Certified Professional

The FCP in Network Security certification validates your ability to secure networks and applications by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet network security products. This curriculum will cover the day-to-day tasks related to Fortinet network security devices.

Who Should Attempt the FCP in Network Security Certification?

We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to deploy, manage, and analyze Fortinet network security devices.

Course Syllabus

Deployment and System Configuration
- Perform initial configuration
- Implement the Fortinet Security Fabric
- Configure log settings and diagnose problems using the logs
- Configure VDOMs to split a FortiGate into multiple virtual devices
- Configure different operation modes for an FGCP HA cluster
- Diagnose resource and connectivity problems
Advanced FortiGate Configuration:
- Explore advanced configurations of FortiGate firewalls.
- Master techniques for implementing custom security policies, virtual domains, and high availability.
Advanced VPN Configurations:
- Expand knowledge of Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies.
- Configure complex VPN scenarios, including site-to-site and remote access VPNs.
Advanced Routing Protocols
- Gain hands-on experience in using Routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, & RIP.
- Configure and route packets using static and policy-based routes
Firewall and authentication
- Configure firewall policies
- Configure firewall policy NAT and central NAT
- Configure different methods of firewall authentication
- Explain how to deploy and configure FSSO
Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting:
- Learn optimization techniques for enhancing Fortinet device performance.
- Develop troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and resolve network security issues.