FortiGate Migration and Core
Integration Plan
Prepared for: [Client Name]
By: [Your Company]
Date: [Insert Date]
Agenda
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Project Overview
• 3. Approximate Man-Days Required
• 4. FortiGate Migration Plan
• 5. Proxy and SSL VPN Planning
• 6. Core FortiGate Addition
• 7. Risk Analysis
• 8. Recommendations for Success
• 9. Q&A
Project Overview
• • Existing Infrastructure:
• - Cisco ASA Perimeter Firewall
• - VPN Concentrator for SSL VPN
• - MPLS links for branch connectivity
• - Nexus Switches in VPC architecture
• • Final Objective:
• - Migrate Cisco Firewall to FortiGate 2600F
with UTM functionality.
Approximate Man-Days Required
• Preparation Phase:
- Network Assessment: 5 days
- Hardware Procurement & Setup: 3 days
• Implementation Phase:
- FortiGate 2600F Migration: 7 days
- FortiGate 3000F Core Addition: 5 days
- Proxy and SSL VPN Configuration: 4 days
• Testing and Validation:
- High-Level Functional Testing: 3 days
- User Acceptance Testing: 3 days
• Total Estimated Man-Days: 30–35 days
FortiGate Migration Plan
• • Assessment:
• - Identify critical services and dependencies
on Cisco ASA.
• - Backup current configurations.
• • Migration Approach:
• - Configure FortiGate in a parallel mode
initially.
• - Test network segments before full cutover.
• - Conduct phased migration by
Proxy and SSL VPN Planning
• • Proxy Planning:
• - Configure explicit proxy on FortiGate for
web filtering.
• - Ensure integration with existing
authentication systems.
• • SSL VPN Planning:
• - Set up a secure SSL VPN gateway on
FortiGate.
• - Configure user-based and device-based
access controls.
Core FortiGate Addition
• • Approach:
• - Deploy FortiGate 3000F in HA (High
Availability) mode.
• - Connect to Nexus switches for server farm
protection.
• • Recommendations:
• - Enable Advanced Threat Protection features
(sandboxing, IPS).
• - Ensure segmentation for critical
applications.
Risk Analysis
• • Potential Risks:
• - Network downtime during migration.
• - Compatibility issues with legacy systems.
• - Misconfigured security policies leading to
vulnerabilities.
• • Mitigation Strategies:
• - Conduct detailed pre-migration tests.
• - Plan rollback strategies in case of critical
failures.
Recommendations for Success
• 1. Engage stakeholders early to align project
goals.
• 2. Use FortiCare support for troubleshooting
during migration.
• 3. Provide training sessions for the client's IT
team.
• 4. Conduct regular post-implementation
audits to refine configurations.
Q&A
• Open floor for questions and discussions.
