NSE 6

FT-FDD : FortiDDoS Training

Course Duration

1 Day

Delivery

ILT VILT

Overview

In this 1-day class, candidates will learn how to form network baseline data, and how to recognize and mitigate individual and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks while preserving service and network performance.

In interactive labs, candidates will deploy FortiDDoS to learn about normal network traffic patterns. Then you will simulate attacks, observe the defense, and adjust the automatically estimated behavior.

With a focus on core feature skills, topics also include network behavior analysis and ASIC chips.

What You'll Learn

After completing this course, candidates will be able to:

Train FortiDDoS to recognize their unique network patterns
Choose the right FortiDDoS model
Defend against both volumetric and mechanistic DDoS attacks
Mitigate SYN floods
Detect connections from proxies
Inspect HTTP traffic on non-standard ports
Deploy FortiDDoS to protect both network appliances and servers
Describe how the blocking periods and penalty factors intelligently determine which packets will be dropped after an attack has been detected
Implement bypass or a high availability FortiDDoS cluster for maximum service uptime
Understand when to use detection and prevention modes
Whitelist safe clients or servers
Characterize different types of attacks by using logs and statistics graphs
Troubleshoot incorrect threshold levels

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is responsible for day-to-day management of a FortiDDoS appliance.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of TCP, UDP, ICMP, and HTTP protocols
Knowledge of network security

Learning Journey

Coming Soon...

Introduction and Deployment
Initial Configuration
Monitoring and Reporting
Global Settings
Service Protection Profiles

There is no certification exam associated with this course.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why get Fortinet certified?

Fortinet certifications validate your expertise in network security and your ability to implement and manage Fortinet's comprehensive Security Fabric.
These certifications are highly valued by employers and demonstrate your commitment to staying ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape.
A Fortinet certification can open doors to new career opportunities, increase your earning potential, and make you a sought-after cybersecurity professional.
What to expect for the examination?

Fortinet offers a variety of certification exams at different levels (NSE 1 - 8) and specializations (security, cloud, cybersecurity).
Exams typically consist of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions that assess your knowledge and problem-solving skills in real-world security situations.
Depending on the level and specialization, you will be required to pass/complete the core and/or elective exam(s), while the expert tier has written and practical exam.
Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Fortinet from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.
How long is Fortinet certification valid for?

As of 1 October 2023, all Fortinet certifications have an expiration date:
NSE 1 - 4 (FCF, FCA, FCP, FCSS): Valid for two years.
NSE 5 - 8 (FCX): Valid for three years.
To maintain your certification, you must recertify before it expires. Recertification options include passing the same exam again or earning a higher-level certification.
Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Fortinet from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.
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