
Step into the front line of security with our comprehensive Network Security course. Designed for aspiring professionals and IT enthusiasts, this program equips you with practical skills to defend networks against evolving digital threats. From firewalls and intrusion detection to …
Step into the front line of security with our comprehensive Network Security course. Designed for aspiring professionals and IT enthusiasts, this program equips you with practical skills to defend networks against evolving digital threats. From firewalls and intrusion detection to encryption and ethical hacking fundamentals, gain real-world expertise to protect critical systems and data.
About Course:
Our online Firewall Training course at Upshik Academy offers in-depth, hands-on learning in configuring and managing Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls. Designed for students and IT professionals, this course equips you with the practical skills needed to secure modern networks using industry-leading security technologies.
What will you learn?
Introduction to Firewall Technologies
Begin with a solid understanding of Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall platforms, their role in modern cybersecurity, and the certifications available. Learn about hardware models, VM series, system architecture, and how these next-generation firewalls protect enterprise environments.
Core Configuration Skills
Master the essential configuration steps for both firewalls, including system setup, interface configuration, and network integration. You’ll learn to create and apply security and NAT policies, ensuring controlled and secure traffic flow.
Threat Prevention and Traffic Management
Get hands-on with advanced features like URL filtering, application control, SSL decryption, antivirus, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS). You’ll explore threat detection tools like Palo Alto’s WildFire and Fortinet’s FortiGuard services.
VPNs and High Availability
Learn to configure site-to-site and remote access VPNs using both Palo Alto and FortiGate firewalls. Understand how to build secure, encrypted tunnels and implement high availability (HA) setups for uninterrupted network protection.
Monitoring, Reporting & Certification Prep
Discover how to monitor firewall activity, generate reports, and analyze traffic logs. Gain tips and resources for passing official certifications such as PCNSA/PCNSE (Palo Alto) and NSE4 (Fortinet), boosting your professional credibility
- 14 Sections
- 85 Lessons
- 45 Days
- Module:12
- Module:25
- Module:36
- Module:46
- Module:58
- Module:66
- Module:712
- 7.1Application Identification and Content-Identification
- 7.2APP-ID
- 7.3Explain How applications work on Palo and traditional firewalls
- 7.4APP-ID Flow
- 7.5Application Shift
- 7.6APP-ID Components
- 7.7Content ID
- 7.8Zone Protection and Dos Protection
- 7.9URL Filtering
- 7.10URL Filtering Security profile
- 7.11URL Category vs URL security profile
- 7.12URL Filtering Actions
- Module:86
- Module:95
- Module:104
- Module:115
- Module:127
- 12.1Creating and applying custom security profiles
- 12.2Integrating Antivirus Systems with FortiGate Firewall
- 12.3Introduction to web filtering and URL categorization
- 12.4FortiGuard services: Virus, malware, and threat protection
- 12.5Practical configuration of IPS and antivirus settings
- 12.6Intrusion Prevention and Denial of Service
- 12.7Security Fabric
- Module:137
- 13.1RA-VPN and SSL VPN Configuration
- 13.2IPSEC VPN Configuration
- 13.3Log interpretation and incident response
- 13.4Site-to-site VPN between FortiGate Firewall and Cisco ASA Firewall
- 13.5Overview of Forti Manager and Forti Analyzer features
- 13.6Site-to-site VPN between two FortiGate Firewalls
- 13.7VPN Introduction and types
- Module:146
- 14.1Firmware upgrades and patch management
- 14.2Dashboard creation: Alerts, reports, and visualization tools
- 14.3Preventive maintenance and monitoring schedules
- 14.4Hands-on simulations with real-world configurations
- 14.5Backups and restoration strategies for Fortinet systems
- 14.6Troubleshooting common issues.
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