DTK Cyber Academy — Cyber Security & Networking Training

Live classes on MS Teams: interactive, instructor‑led sessions with chat, polls, whiteboard, and breakout labs.
Hands‑on labs: real FortiGate environments (virtual) with guided exercises.
LMS access: all slides, lab guides, configs, notes, announcements, and a discussion forum in one place.
Quizzes & mock exams: timed, exam‑style questions mapped to NSE 4 objectives.
Recordings: every live session is recorded and posted inside the LMS for review.
Support: Q&A during class, WhatsApp Group + async help via LMS discussion.

Language: Delivery is primarily Sinhala (සිංහල) with technical terms in English when appropriate.

Our labs replicate real enterprise topologies so you learn by doing.

How you’ll access the labs

Receive credentials: Before the course begins, you’ll get an email with your LMS login, VPN username/password (or OTP), and lab access guide.
Install Cloudflare One Client: We provide a short guide to install Cloudflare One Client and add the pre‑shared portal/server address.
Connect to the lab network: Sign in to the VPN. A successful connection shows an active tunnel icon.
Open the jump host / devices:
Jump Host (Windows/RDP) or direct HTTPS/SSH to FortiGate.
You’ll also access auxiliary services (DNS, web) as the exercise requires.
Do the labs: Follow the task list (config firewall policies, NAT, routing, VPNs, IPS/URL filtering, SD‑WAN basics, logging, backups, upgrades, etc.).
Save & snapshot: Export configs/backups as instructed. Some labs auto‑reset to a clean state.

Lab etiquette & policies

Troubleshooting quick wins

If VPN won’t connect: verify credentials, time sync, try wired connection, or switch ISP if possible.
Can’t reach devices: check VPN is up, confirm correct VLAN/pod, test with ping/tracert, then post details in the LMS.

Your LMS account contains: class calendar, MS Teams links, recordings, slides, lab guides, quizzes, and announcements.
Mobile friendly: You can view content on mobile; use a laptop/desktop for hands‑on labs.
Discussion: Ask questions, attach screenshots, and learn from peers.

Join from the LMS calendar or the reminder email.
Keep your mic muted unless speaking; use chat and reactions to engage.
We use whiteboards and screen‑share to demo FortiGate GUI/CLI.
If you miss a session, watch the recording and attempt the lab before the next class.

Recordings are uploaded to the LMS after each live class.
Access is provided for the active course run (and a grace period as announced in the LMS).
Recordings are for personal learning only—do not share or repost.

Weekly quizzes: short checks after modules (routing, policies/NAT, VPN, security profiles, logging/HA, etc.). Multiple attempts allowed; best score counts.
Mock exams: timed, exam‑like conditions with domain weighting aligned to NSE 4 FortiOS blueprints.
Review sessions: we discuss tricky items, exam traps, and test‑taking strategy.
Exam readiness: a checklist helps you decide when to book the official exam.

Practice with real exam questions; our bank is original and exam‑style.

Configure interfaces, VLANs, zones, and clean segmentation.
Build policy packages, NAT/PAT, and VIP/DNAT for DMZ services.
Implement IPsec site‑to‑site and SSL VPN for remote users (with MFA concepts).
Enable IPS, URL filtering, AV, application control, and basic SD‑WAN.
Perform backups/upgrades, manage logs, and read session tables for troubleshooting.

We periodically receive a limited allocation of discounted NSE 4 exam vouchers (up to 50% off). Subject to availability.
Priority may be given based on attendance, lab completion, and mock‑exam performance.
Details (if available) are announced inside the LMS. Not guaranteed and may run out.

In‑class Q&A, plus LMS discussion, Whatsapp group for off‑class issues.
When asking for help, include: LAB ID, error message, screenshots, and steps tried.

How This Course Works: job-first labs, mapped to NSE 4