The lab environment within this course was created using version 7.0.x, which included a free trial. As of version 7.2.x, Fortinet no longer includes a free unregistered trial. To create the environment shown within this course, use version 7.0.x. Or use version 7.2.x, or newer, and go through the formal evaluation request process with Fortinet.This intermediate NSE 4 training prepares learners to take the Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiOS exam, which is the one required exam to earn the Fortinet NSE 4 certification.
FortiGate is far from the industry leader in network security devices, but that only means that network security technicians who know how to use FortiGate devices are in special demand. The NSE 4 is a Fortinet certification that validates your familiarity with installing and managing devices for day-to-day operation. The three Fortinet certifications that precede the NSE 4 focus on broad cybersecurity knowledge. The NSE 4 is the first to dive deeper into FortiGate device configuration. Fortinet NSE 4 training prepares you with the specialized knowledge necessary to maintain and configure FortiGate devices.
For anyone who manages their advanced security practices training, this Fortinet training can be used for Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiOS exam prep, onboarding new security technicians, individual or team training plans, or as a Fortinet reference resource.
Fortinet NSE 4: What You Need to Know
This NSE 4 training covers Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiOS advanced security practices exam objectives, including these topics:
- Deploying and configuring FortiGate security devices onto a network
- Configuring firewall policies, NAT, and authentication with FortiGate devices
- Using FortiGate inspection modes to encrypt and inspect traffic
- Optimizing switching and routing through configuring FortiGate devices
Who Should Take Fortinet NSE 4 Training?
This NSE 4 training is considered professional-level Fortinet training, which means it was designed for security technicians. This advanced security practices skills course is designed for security technicians with three to five years of experience with advanced security practices.
New or aspiring security technicians. This NSE 4 training is perfect for new security technicians who know they'll be working with FortiGate tech in their first job. The worst outcome for a brand new technician would be to get to your first job and realize your general knowledge doesn't apply to specialized technology. This NSE 4 training makes sure you're not caught in that bad situation, if you know your job uses FortiGate.
Experienced security technicians. If you've already been working as a security technician, this NSE 4 training is a good choice for you if you might need to use FortiGate devices in the near future. Even with your years of experience, transitioning to FortiGate can be difficult. This NSE 4 training makes sure everything you've learned and mastered in cybersecurity administration gets translated into FortiGate's language.