When: Tuesday, March 11th, 2024 Session 1: 9:00am - 12:15pm ET
Where: Boston Marriott Burlington
Workshop: Deploying Security Strategies for the Modern Network

9-12:30 AM
AM Session:    Deploying Security Strategies for the Modern Network

In this workshop, participants learn how Fortinet’s unified operating system streamlines network security across multiple use cases. FortiGate integrates various security products through NGFW features, using specialized processors (SPUs) and FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence for high-performance protection, including secure, automated visibility into cloud applications and IoT devices. The Fortinet Security Fabric offers centralized management and a comprehensive view of the network, automatically mapping the entire topology and defending against known and unknown threats through automated responses.

Participants who attend this workshop will learn how to:

• configure basic FortiGate settings for routing, firewall policies, and security profiles.
• set up and configure a Fortinet Security Fabric with centralized logging, visibility, and automation.
• segment and secure the network with ISFW, ZTNA, and ADVPN for optimized remote access and WAN usage

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM  Lunch 

1:30- 4:00 PM Session:   Simplify SOC with Security Fabric Analytics and Automation

Security teams around the world are struggling with the complexity of operations. Common issues include: too many consoles, too many alerts, manual and slow response, and a shortage of cybersecurity personnel.

FortiAnalyzer, a core part of the Security Fabric, enables teams to simplify security operations, enabling enterprises at any stage of SOC maturity to smoothly integrate security visibility and automation.

In this workshop, participants gain hands-on experience and see how the solution provides organizations with advanced logging and reporting, Security Fabric analytics, and Security Fabric automation.

Participants who attend this workshop will learn how to:

• Understand the benefits of using FortiAnalyzer to simplify SOC operations.
• Use playbooks to automate workflows in order reduce the work load on the security team.
• Use FortiGate event handlers to automate actions via automation stitches.
• Work with analytics logs and generate custom reports.

What do I need to participate in this Fast Track workshop? 

All you will need to bring is a laptop with Wi-Fi support, along with a mouse, and power cable. Although not required, others have found that using a separate smartphone or tablet device to reference the lab instructions can be helpful to make your lab experience more productive