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What This Bootcamp Covers
Prepare for Real-World Network Security + Identity & Access Engineering.
Learn FortiGate firewall administration, Windows Server, AD, VPN, NAT, logging, and hybrid identity like a real systems engineer.
Windows Server Domain Controller
Active Directory Structure (GPOs, OUs)
FortiGate Policies + VPN
Portfolio + Resume + Interview Prep
Job Roles You Can Land
Junior Network Security Engineer
FortiGate Administrator
Systems Administrator (Windows Server)
Active Directory Support Engineer
MSP Network Technician
Firewall Support Engineer
Identity & Network Technician
IT Infrastructure Support Analyst
Real-World Architecture
The company you will build infrastructure for
MetroLogix Warehousing Group: a multi-branch organisation needing strong identity & firewall security.
Regions: South Africa, UK, Botswana
Employees: 250 staff (office + warehouse)
Compliance: PCI-DSS, ISO 27001
Infrastructure
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On-prem AD
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FortiGate firewall
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Branch offices
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Warehouse scanners & office laptops
Business Pain Points
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No central user management
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Messy firewall rules
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No secure VPN
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Branches poorly connected
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No audit/log visibility
Your Hands-On Security Engineering Project
You will build a complete Identity + Network Security System that:
✔ Installs and configures a Windows Server Domain Controller
✔ Designs a proper Active Directory structure (OUs, groups, GPOs)
✔ Integrates FortiGate with AD using LDAP / FSSO
✔ Builds SSL VPN with AD authentication
✔ Creates firewall policies with best practices
✔ Configures NAT, internet filtering, and logging
✔ Creates user access permissions based on AD groups
✔ Simulates a secure branch-to-HQ network
✔ Implements auditing and monitoring
This is real-world FortiGate + AD integration, exactly like MSPs deploy.
Why This Matters
After completing the bootcamp, students can confidently say:
“ I built a full identity and firewall security system using FortiGate and Active Directory. I deployed a Domain Controller, built an OU structure, configured GPOs, integrated FortiGate with AD for SSL VPN authentication, and created secure firewall policies with logging, NAT, and filtering.”
Your Workflow Roadmap
01
Active Directory Foundation
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Deploy Windows Server VM
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Configure Domain Controller + DNS
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Create users, groups, and OUs
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Apply basic Group Policy Objects
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FortiGate Firewall Setup
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Initial setup + network interfaces
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Configure internal + WAN zones
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Create firewall policies (LAN → WAN)
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Apply security profiles (AV, Web Filter)Skills: Firewall fundamentals, policies, inspection
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LDAP / AD Integration
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Connect FortiGate to AD using LDAP
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Test AD authentication
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Map AD groups to firewall rules
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Set up identity-based policies
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SSL VPN with Active Directory
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Set up SSL VPN portal + groups
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Enable AD authentication for VPN users
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Build VPN firewall policies
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Test remote user login
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GPT Student Assistant (AI Chatbot)
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Create NAT rules (source NAT, port forwarding)
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Configure FortiGate logging (local + cloud)
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Enable Web Filter + Application Control
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Build custom reports
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Secure Branch Network Simulation
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Create a site-to-site IPSec tunnel
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Connect branch router to HQ FortiGate
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Test AD authentication from branch
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Apply policies to limit branch traffic
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Governance + Best Practices
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AD password policies
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GPO hardening
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Firewall documentation and rule cleanup
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Security baseline report
Why This Bootcamp Is the Real Deal:
✔ Covers the exact tools used by MSPs and enterprise IT
✔ Builds real identity + network security
✔ Troubleshooting skills
✔ Portfolio project
✔ Career-ready skills