Fortinet Network Security Implementation Guide

FORTINET

3/28/20241 min read

Project Overview

The document is an Implementation Guide for Network Security Policies for the relocation of FUR Headquarters from Sydney to Tech Park. To understand the scope of the project, click below:

  • It involves the application of Fortinet firewall policies and guidelines on installing them on the NETLAB environment.

  • The document addresses the Tech Park’s network and its subnets.

  • Structured into sections including IP Address Object Creation, Security Policy Creation, and NETLAB Implementation.

  • IP Address Object Creation involves assigning IP Address objects to departments and teams in Tech Park.

  • Security Policy Creation includes creating various security policies with sub-sections like NETLAB Implementation, Web Filter, and Traffic Flow Diagram.

  • Screenshots of DNAT & SNAT configurations in NETLAB are provided.

  • Detailed instructions are given for creating IP Address objects for departments and teams.

  • Security policies are created to regulate traffic flow within departments and between them.

  • Various security policies are detailed, including blocking external access, allowing internal access, and applying web filters.

  • Implementation steps for each policy are provided, including NETLAB screenshots and traffic flow diagrams.

  • Instructions are given for creating web filters and applying them to firewall policies.

  • A traffic shaper is implemented to guarantee bandwidth originating from the VR Department.

  • Configuration details for SNAT and DNAT are included at the end.