Fortiswitch

1. Security Integration: FortiSwitch switches integrate with Fortinet's security fabric, allowing for seamless communication and coordination with other Fortinet security products to provide comprehensive network security.

2. Centralized Management: FortiSwitch switches can be centrally managed and configured through Fortinet's FortiGate firewall interface, providing a single pane of glass for network security management.

3. Visibility and Control: FortiSwitch switches provide visibility into network traffic and the ability to apply security policies at the switch level, allowing for granular control over network access and security.

4. High Performance: FortiSwitch switches offer high performance and low latency, making them suitable for demanding network environments.

Before learning FortiSwitch, it's beneficial to have the following skills:

1. Networking Fundamentals: Understanding of basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, and routing protocols.

2. Switching Concepts: Familiarity with Ethernet switching concepts, including VLAN configuration, spanning tree protocol (STP), and link aggregation (LACP).

3. Network Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of basic network security principles such as access control lists (ACLs), firewall rules, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).

4. Operating System Basics: Basic understanding of operating systems and command-line interfaces (CLIs), as FortiSwitches are typically managed using CLI commands.

By learning FortiSwitch, you gain the following skills:

1. Network Security: Understanding of network security principles and the ability to implement security policies at the switch level to protect the network from threats.

2. Switch Configuration: Proficiency in configuring and managing FortiSwitch devices, including VLANs, port settings, and link aggregation.

3. Network Visibility: Ability to monitor network traffic and analyze switch logs to troubleshoot network issues and ensure optimal performance.

4. Integration with Fortinet Security Solutions: Knowledge of integrating FortiSwitch with other Fortinet security products to create a unified security fabric and enhance network security.