Workshop: The Evolution of Access to Applications with Fortinet ZTNA

The evolving landscape of work demands organizations to ensure productivity, safety, and security across various locations, including offices, homes, or during travel. With the rising prevalence of remote and flexible work arrangements, it's crucial for organizations to implement robust measures facilitating seamless collaboration and secure resource access irrespective of employee location.

This course focuses on harnessing Fortinet solutions, renowned for their ease of deployment and configurability, to effectively tackle the security challenges associated with hybrid work environments.

During the workshop, participants explore Fortinet's integrated approach to enhancing secure remote access. FortiGate NGFWs support secure connections for remote workers via ZTNA and IPsec VPNs. FortiClient ensures endpoint protection, while Forti Authenticator strengthens security measures with SAML. Additionally, participants gain insights into FortiPAM solutions, enriching their understanding of advanced security frameworks essential for modern remote work environments.

Participants who attend this workshop will learn how to:

• Configure FortiClient Endpoint Management Server (EMS) to extend comprehensive protection to remote users

• Scan Vulnerabilities and further patch them to strengthen the organization's security measures using FortiClient Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

• Configure ZTNA HTTPS Application Gateway for secure remote access to applications

• Set up Dial-Up VPN connections and demonstrate secure access to internal resources

• Implement SAML for enhanced security during accessing resources

• Deploy Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) by configuring tags, ZTNA server, rules, and full-mode ZTNA policy for context-based posture checks, ensuring secure application access

• Configure FortiPAM proxy rules and ZTNA to augment security measures

• Showcase user access to FortiGate (FGT) through FortiPAM

• Set up folder and secret access for administrators and IT contract

A laptop and current browser are all you need to participate.