NSE7_ZTA-7.2

The Fortinet NSE 7 - Zero Trust Access (NSE7_ZTA-7.2) exam focuses on configuring and managing FortiGate's Zero Trust Access features. The main points covered include:

1. Understanding Zero Trust Security Principles: This is foundational. The exam tests your knowledge of the core tenets of Zero Trust, including:

• Never trust, always verify: Understanding the philosophy behind assuming no implicit trust and verifying every access request.
• Least privilege access: Granting only the necessary level of access to resources.
• Micro-segmentation: Isolating network resources to limit the impact of breaches.
• Context-aware access control: Using factors like location, device posture, and user identity to make access decisions.

2. FortiGate Configuration for Zero Trust Access: This is the practical application of the principles above. Expect questions on configuring:

• FortiAuthenticator: Integrating FortiAuthenticator for identity and access management (IAM). This includes configuring authentication methods (RADIUS, LDAP, etc.), roles, and policies.
• FortiPortal: Understanding and managing FortiPortal's role in user access and portal customizations.
• FortiClient VPN: Implementing and managing FortiClient VPN for secure remote access. This will include understanding different VPN types and configurations.
• Access Control Policies: Creating and managing granular access control policies based on user roles, devices, and network contexts. This likely involves understanding the FortiGate's policy engine and how to create effective policies.
• SSL VPN: Configuring and troubleshooting SSL VPN connections.
• Portal Access: Configuring and managing user access through FortiPortal.

3. Device Posture Assessment and Compliance: This section focuses on ensuring devices connecting to the network meet security requirements:

• Device posture checks: Understanding how FortiGate evaluates the security status of connecting devices (e.g., antivirus, firewall status).
• Compliance enforcement: Enforcing access based on device compliance.

4. Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Understanding how to monitor and troubleshoot Zero Trust Access deployments:

• Log analysis: Interpreting logs to identify and resolve issues.
• Troubleshooting techniques: Using diagnostic tools and procedures to diagnose and fix problems.

5. Integration with other Fortinet Security Fabrics components: The exam assesses your understanding of how ZTA integrates with other Fortinet products for a holistic security approach:

• FortiManager: Managing and centralizing configuration of multiple FortiGates.
• FortiAnalyzer: Collecting and analyzing logs from FortiGate devices.

In summary, the NSE7_ZTA-7.2 exam tests your ability to design, implement, and manage a Zero Trust Access solution using Fortinet's FortiGate and related products. The emphasis is on practical configuration and troubleshooting skills. You should have a thorough understanding of both the theoretical concepts of Zero Trust and their practical implementation within the Fortinet ecosystem.