Training Your Team on Fortinet Firewalls and SD-WAN

In today’s fast-paced digital world, training, certification, and skill building are crucial for any business wanting to stay ahead in cybersecurity. At P J Networks, we believe that empowering your team with the right knowledge is the first step toward a more secure future.

Let’s face it—cyber threats are no joke. Your team needs to be well-equipped to handle the evolving landscape. So how do we go about this? The answer is simple: through comprehensive and continuous knowledge transfer and training sessions.

1. Skill Assessments

Ever heard the phrase you don’t know what you don’t know? This applies to skill assessments. Before we start any training, it’s important to identify where your team stands.

• Conduct a baseline assessment to grasp current skills. This helps tailor the training.
• Use quizzes and short tests for ongoing assessments.
• Feedback is gold. Get input from the team for fine-tuning methods.

Sound simple, right? It is. Skill assessments guide you on where to focus more, ensuring no time is wasted.

2. Hands-On Workshops

Imagine learning to ride a bicycle by just reading a book. Sounds impossible, doesn’t it? That’s why we need hands-on workshops.

• Live demonstrations using actual Fortinet Firewall and SD-WAN systems.
• Real-world scenarios to have them apply knowledge in a controlled environment.
• Breakout sessions to solve complex problems together, fostering teamwork.

Workshops make theoretical knowledge practical. It sticks better and invites creativity.

3. Online Resources

Convenience is king. Online resources allow your team to learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere.

• Access to webinars and online tutorials focused on Fortinet solutions.
• Interactive courses with quizzes and simulations.
• Documented case studies showcasing real challenges and solutions.

Keep the knowledge flow constant, and your team will naturally integrate new skills into their daily workflows.

4. Certification Paths

Certification is not just a piece of paper—it’s proof of competency and understanding. It also gives your team a sense of achievement.

• Encourage obtaining a Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) certification.
• Create a roadmap for certifications that align with your organization’s objectives.
• We should reward certifications. Have an incentive structure in place for those who achieve them.

Investing in certification paths can greatly enhance team expertise and motivation. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Wrapping it all up—ensuring your team is thoroughly trained on Fortinet Firewalls and SD-WAN is more than a box-ticking exercise. We have to equip them with skills, motivation, and confidence to secure your business effectively. At P J Networks, we’re committed to helping you achieve this through tailored training, engaging workshops, extensive resources, and valuable certifications.

Let’s make sure our teams are ahead of the curve through dedicated training, certification, and skill building.