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NSE 7: Zero Trust Access (Part 1 of 4)
Description

This course covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities to define, design, deploy and manage Zero Trust Access using different Fortinet technologies. You will learn how to configure FortiGate, FortiClient EMS, FortiAutheticator, FortiNAC and FortiAnalyzer to secure network and application access, monitor ZTA enforcement and automate incident response. 

Who Should Attend 

Network Security Operators, Solution Architects, and Security Engineering Teams responsible for designing, operating, and drafting access policies for ZTA solutions within a network. 

Prerequisites 

You must have an understanding of the topics covered in the below courses or have equivalent experience. 

  • NSE 4 - FortiGate Security and FortiGate Infrastructure courses

  • NSE 5 – FortiAnalyzer and FortiClient EMS courses 

  • NSE 6 – FortiNAC and FortiAuthenticator courses 

  • NSE 7 – LAN Edge 

  • NSE 7 – Enterprise Firewall 

It is also recommended that you have an understanding of managing a FortiSwitch with FortiGate using FortiLink. 

Agenda 

  1. Zero Trust Access (ZTA) Overview 

  1. ZTA Components 

  1. Securing Network Access using FortiNAC 

  1. Securing Application Access with ZTNA 

  1. Expanding Secure Access with Endpoint Posture and Compliance checks 

  1. Monitoring ZTA enforcement and Automating Incident Response 

Objectives 

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

  • Understand ZTA architecture and the problems it solves 

  • Identify and review technology components required for ZTA enforcement 

  • Explore Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) as a component of ZTA 

  • Explain how the component systems integrate and the process workflow 

  • Set up captive portal and agents for securely onboarding devices to the corporate, guest and BYOD network 

  • Configure security policies for onboarding, compliance, and provide dynamic access based on configured criteria 

  • Configure FortiGate ZTNA with tagging rules for dynamic groups and securing application access 

  • Configure endpoint posture and compliance checks and monitor the status of connected endpoints 

  • Explain the role of a centralized logging platform (FortiAnalyzer) 

  • Explore remediation options to automate incident response for both on-net and off-net devices 

Course Duration  

2 days 

Product Versions 

FortiGate: 7.2
FortiSwitch – 7.2 
FortiAnalyzer: 7.2 
FortiClient EMS: 7.0 
FortiAuthenticator: 6.4 
FortiNAC: 9.4 
FortiMail: 7.2 

Dates and Times:

Part 1: Tuesday, November 1 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Part 2: Wednesday, November 2 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Part 3: Wednesday, November 2 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Part 4: Thursday, November 3 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Speakers
Thomas Harder - Fortinet
Location Name
Ryman Studio F