Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiOS 7.0

Course Overview

The Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiOS 7.0 training and certification course is designed for network and security professionals who are responsible for the day-to-day configuration, management, and monitoring of FortiGate security appliances using FortiOS 7.0. This course is part of the Fortinet NSE (Network Security Expert) certification path and is essential for professionals aiming to validate their ability to deploy and manage network security infrastructure using Fortinet solutions.

Through this hands-on training, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure networks using FortiGate firewalls. The course covers key FortiGate features, including firewall policies, NAT, VPNs, user authentication, security fabric integration, antivirus and web filtering, as well as troubleshooting tools. Learners will also explore how Fortinet solutions help detect and respond to evolving cybersecurity threats.

This program is ideal for professionals working in enterprise environments, managed service providers, and IT security operations teams looking to enhance their network security posture with Fortinet’s industry-leading technology.

What You Will Learn

  • Basic setup and configuration of FortiGate firewalls

  • Implementing firewall policies and NAT rules

  • VPN configuration – IPsec and SSL

  • User authentication and device control

  • Web filtering, antivirus, application control, and threat protection

  • Monitoring network traffic and system performance

  • Logging, reporting, and diagnostics using FortiAnalyzer

  • Security Fabric integration and automation

Who Should Enroll?

  • Network security administrators

  • IT and system engineers

  • Security professionals managing FortiGate appliances

  • Technical support engineers and consultants

  • IT staff preparing for NSE 4 certification

Benefits of NSE 4 – FortiOS 7.0 Certification

  • Recognized globally by organizations seeking Fortinet-skilled professionals

  • Enhances credibility in managing network security infrastructure

  • Builds expertise in one of the industry’s most widely adopted UTM platforms

  • Prepares professionals for roles in security operations, firewall administration, and threat detection

  • Boosts career growth with hands-on knowledge of Fortinet technologies

Why Choose Our Fortinet NSE 4 Training?

  • Delivered by certified Fortinet trainers with real-world experience

  • Comprehensive lab exercises and interactive scenarios

  • Aligned with the latest FortiOS 7.0 version

  • Exam-focused preparation with practice sessions and mock tests

  • Flexible learning options: classroom, online, and blended formats

  • Post-training support and guidance on certification path


Upgrade your network security skills with Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiOS 7.0 certification. Become a trusted security expert and protect your organization against modern cyber threats.

Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiOS 7.0 Syllabus

Modules

Fortinet NSE 4 - FGT 7.2 Exam

  • Deployment and System Configuration
  • - Perform initial configuration
    - Implement the Fortinet Security Fabric
    - Configure log settings and diagnose problems using the logs
    - Configure VDOMs to split a FortiGate into multiple virtual devices
    - Configure different operation modes for an FGCP HA cluster
    - Diagnose resource and connectivity problems

  • Firewall and authentication
  • - Configure firewall policies
    - Configure firewall policy NAT and central NAT
    - Configure different methods of firewall authentication
    - Explain how to deploy and configure FSSO

  • Content inspection
  • - Inspect encrypted traffic using certificates
    - Identify FortiGate inspection modes and configure web filtering
    - Configure application control to monitor and control network applications
    - Configure antivirus scanning modes to neutralize malware threats
    - Configure IPS to protect network from threats and vulnerabilities

  • Routing
  • - Configure and route packets using static and policy-based routes

  • VPN
  • - Configure and implement different SSL VPN modes to provide secure access to your private network
    - Implement a meshed or partially redundant IPsec VPN
    - Configure ZTNA to provide role-based application access

    The Network Security Professional designation recognizes your ability to install and manage the day-to-day configuration, monitoring, and operation of a FortiGate device to support specific corporate network security policies.