Description
Fortinet FortiSIEM – A Step-by-Step BootCamp
This introduction is purposely concise so you can use it as a meta description: Fortinet FortiSIEM Step-by-Step BootCamp — practical, lab-driven training that turns beginners into operational FortiSIEM practitioners.
Course Overview
Fortinet FortiSIEM – A Step-by-Step BootCamp is an intensive, lab-first training program that covers the entire FortiSIEM lifecycle:
architecture and planning, installation, data collection and normalization, correlation rule design, dashboarding and reporting, performance tuning,
integration with Fortinet (and third-party) products, and operational workflows for a modern Security Operations Center (SOC).
Who Should Attend
- Security engineers and SOC analysts who operate or plan to operate FortiSIEM
- Network and system administrators tasked with logging, monitoring, and incident investigation
- Consultants and integrators who implement SIEM solutions
- Anyone preparing to manage Fortinet-based security telemetry at scale
What You’ll Learn
- How to design and size FortiSIEM for your environment
- Step-by-step installation and cluster setup
- Best practices for data collection, normalization, and enrichment
- How to build efficient correlation rules and reduce alert noise
- Dashboard and report creation for operational visibility and compliance
- Performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery
- Integration with FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, Active Directory, cloud platforms, and common third-party tools
- Operational playbooks for incident triage and root-cause analysis
Course Modules (Sample)
- Module 1: FortiSIEM Architecture & Planning — sizing, deploy models, pre-requisites
- Module 2: Installation & Cluster Setup — hands-on deployment and node management
- Module 3: Data Onboarding & Parsers — collectors, log sources, and normalization
- Module 4: Correlation Engine & Use Cases — writing rules, reducing false positives
- Module 5: Dashboards, Reports & Compliance — visualizations and scheduled reporting
- Module 6: Tuning, HA & Troubleshooting — tuning for scale and resilient operations
- Module 7: Integrations & Automation — connectors, REST APIs, and SOAR handoffs
- Module 8: Final Capstone Lab — deploy a multi-source, alert-to-remediation pipeline
Hands-on Labs & Assessments
Every module contains guided labs with step-by-step tasks and configuration examples. Labs are designed to be repeatable so learners can practice deployments, create correlation rules, build dashboards, and run incident response drills.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of networking, Linux/Windows system administration, and familiarity with security/logging concepts is recommended. No prior FortiSIEM experience is required.
Certification & Career Path
Completing this BootCamp prepares you for Fortinet SIEM operational roles and strengthens your resume for SOC engineer, SIEM administrator, and security integrator positions. While Fortinet certification paths evolve, the skills taught here are employer-focused and immediately applicable.
Instructor
Delivered by experienced security practitioners with real-world FortiSIEM deployment and SOC operations experience. The instructor-led content is augmented by lab guides, configuration templates, and playbooks you can reuse in production.
FAQs
- How long is the course?
- Typically delivered as a multi-day bootcamp (self-paced and instructor-led options available).
- Will I get lab access?
- Yes — cloud lab access and downloadable lab guides are included where available.
Explore These Valuable Resources.
Ready to Master FortiSIEM?
Enroll now to gain the operational skills to run FortiSIEM confidently. The course includes lab exercises, configuration templates, and a capstone project to prove your skills.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.