Cyber Security34hrs 00min

Fortinet Network Security Expert

Delivered through Securetain Premium with Fortinet NSE lessons, scenario labs, and a mix of self-paced and instructor-led labs that mirror the Fortinet Training Institute's curriculum.

Built to unite networking and cybersecurity so NSE professionals design resilient, security-driven networks.

Instructors: Piotr KaluznyFortiNet:NSE

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Path note

Securetain's NGFW-focused training for teams packages the Fortinet path with scenario labs and implementation exercises so security-first networks stay resilient.

Snapshot

At a glance

Delivery: Securetain Premium + Fortinet NSE labs with self-paced and instructor-led components
Certification: Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) multi-level program
Focus: Hands-on NGFW training that treats security as part of the network fabric

Overview

Path at a glance

The Fortinet learning path blends security-driven networking, adaptive cloud security, AI-assisted security operations, and zero-trust access into a guided playlist of Fortinet NSE material.

Fortinet's NSE program outlines multi-level self-paced and instructor-led modules, labs, and assessments, so this path mirrors that continuum to validate practical mastery.

Focus

Focus areas

Step 1
Hands-on FortiGate NGFW architecture labs covering advanced routing, segmentation, SD-WAN, zero-trust access, and high-availability policies that mirror NSE expectations.
Step 2
Blends network-first firewall strategy with security operations so defenders treat security as an integral part of enterprise network architecture, matching Securetain's NGFW team training focus.
Step 3
Security-driven networking, adaptive cloud security, AI-assisted security operations, and zero-trust access delivered via guided lessons plus on-demand/instructor-led labs.

Delivery

How this path is delivered

Delivered through Securetain Premium with Fortinet NSE lessons, scenario labs, and a mix of self-paced and instructor-led labs that mirror the Fortinet Training Institute's curriculum.

Certification

Exam focus

Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) program

Curriculum

What you'll cover

FortiGate NGFW fundamentals & security enforcement

Master FortiGate fundamentals, policy objects, Fortinet Security Fabric, security profiles (IPS, antivirus, web filtering, application control), and user authentication.

Secure networking architecture, zero-trust, and VPN mastery

Work through advanced routing, redundant infrastructure, VDOMs, zero-trust network access, SSL and IPsec VPN, and single sign-on workflows.

Routing, segmentation, and SD-WAN optimization

Explore routing protocols, segmentation, SD-WAN load balancing/failover, and traffic shaping that keep NGFW deployments performant.

Logging, monitoring, HA, and troubleshooting

Practice logging, high-availability, monitoring, and diagnostic workflows so teams can observe FortiGate estates and triage issues.

Labs

Hands-on practice

Build firewall policies, Fortinet Security Fabric objects, and security profiles to see how IPS, antivirus, and web filtering intersect.
Configure routing, segmentation, SD-WAN, and high-availability deployments to validate resilient connectivity across FortiGate clusters.
Use logging, monitoring, and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot traffic, HA, and VPN issues in Fortinet environments.

Skills

Skills you practice

FortiGate NGFW policy, Fortinet Security Fabric, and security-profile tuningAdvanced routing, segmentation, zero-trust network access, and VPN designSD-WAN/load balancing plus high-availability networkingLogging, monitoring, troubleshooting, and diagnostics for FortiGate estatesSecurity-driven networking acumen that unites SecOps with network architecture

Audience

Ideal learners

Firewall and network operators designing Fortinet multi-product deployments
Security engineers who align adaptive cloud security, AI-assisted operations, and zero-trust access control
Operations teams bridging SecOps and network architecture across on-prem and SD-WAN estates

Availability

What to expect

Securetain's NGFW-focused training for teams packages the Fortinet path with scenario labs and implementation exercises so security-first networks stay resilient.