Fortinet NSE 4 (Network Security Expert)
Configure, manage, and monitor FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), SSL/IPsec VPNs, SD-WAN, Intrusion Prevention (IPS), and High Availability clusters.
Certification Body
Fortinet
Duration
5 Days Lab-Intensive
Delivery Options
Online & In-Person
Level
Professional
Course Overview
Fortinet NSE 4 (FortiOS Administrator) provides deep technical expertise in deploying and defending enterprise perimeters using FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls. Through intensive virtual lab exercises, participants configure firewall authentication, SSL inspection, Web/Application filtering, antivirus, IPS, IPsec site-to-site VPNs, and FortiGate High Availability (HA).
Complete Module Breakdown
6 Core Modules
01
Module 1: FortiGate Security Architecture, Initial Configuration, Security Fabric & Administrative Access
02
Module 2: Firewall Policies, NAT (SNAT/DNAT), Firewall Authentication (LDAP/RADIUS/FSSO) & Logging
03
Module 3: Certificate Operations & Deep SSL/TLS Packet Inspection
04
Module 4: Next-Generation Unified Threat Management — Web Filtering, Application Control, Antivirus & IPS
05
Module 5: Routing, Virtual Domains (VDOMs), SD-WAN Rules & Layer 2 Switching
06
Module 6: SSL VPN, IPsec Site-to-Site VPNs, High Availability (FGCP) & Packet Capture Diagnostics
Benefits of Certification & Why Train With M3 Consulting
Hands-on FortiGate CLI and GUI lab topologies for real-world enterprise firewall deployment
Equips security engineers to defend against modern ransomware, zero-day exploits, and lateral movement
Flexible Online Virtual Lab or In-Person Instructor-Led delivery
Prepares candidates directly for the official Fortinet FortiOS certification exam
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, and basic firewall concepts.
Who Should Attend
Network Security Engineers, SOC Analysts, Firewall Administrators, and Infrastructure Specialists.
Flexible Online & In-Person
