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Fortinet Network Security Expert Program (NSE)
The Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) is a new, eight-level certification program designed for technical professionals interested in independent validation of their network security skills and experience. The program includes a wide range of self-paced and instructor-led courses, as well as practical, experiential exercises that demonstrate mastery of complex network security concepts.
The program is open to Fortinet customers, partners, and employees and enables participants to make the most of the power of Fortinet’s network security platform and be recognized in the industry among an elite group of security professionals. NSE 2 and NSE 3 content and certification is restricted to Fortinet employees and partners
NSE certification will help you:
- Validate your network security skills and experience
- Demonstrate value to current and future employers
- Leverage Fortinet’s full range of network security products, consolidate solutions, and reduce risk
- As a partner, accelerate sales and offer new services
Network Security Expert Program (NSE) levels:
NSE 1 – Network Security Technology Foundations
NSE1 Description
NSE 1 is the entry level designation of the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) program. It is intended to provide a basic understanding of the various aspects of providing a secure environment for network computing.
NSE 1 is available for anyone wishing to learn about network security and includes an overview of Fortinet the company. It is also the first step required in completion of the Fortinet Solutions and Sales steps of the program. Fortinet Sales and pre-sales associates and those of Fortinet Partners, are required to complete this step in order to progress to the next level of the program.
- Module 1: Data Center Security
- Module 2: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
- Module 3: Unified Threat Management (UTM)
- Module 4: Application Security
- Module 5: Networks Security Management
- Module 6: Fortinet Overview
NSE 1 includes study materials and assessments for each module via the Fortinet Learning Center (FLC), including:
- ‘A Modern Day Network Security Primer’
- Study materials in the form of slides with text
- Assessment exams
NSE 1 Program Requirements
- Completion of all NSE1 training modules
- Passing each module exam with a score of 90% or better
Who Should Attempt the NSE 1
Sales and support personnel who need a primer on network security. Those wishing to be recognized as FortiGate Security Associates
Designation Duration
NSE 1 is part of the NSE Associate designation. You must pass NSE 1, NSE 2 and NSE 3 to become a Fortinet NSE Associate. The NSE 1 requirement is valid for 2 years. You can renew your NSE 1 requirement by taking the current NSE-1 bundle in the FLC.
NSE 2 – Network Security Core Solutions
NSE 2 Description
NSE 2 is the core solutions level of the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) program. It is intended to provide a basic understanding of the solutions of the FortiGate product line.
- Pre-recorded voice/video instruction materials
- Module Assessments
NSE 2 Program Requirements
- Complete any five of the nine NSE 2 training modules
- Passing the five chosen module exams with a score of 90% or better
Who Should Attempt the NSE 2
NSE 2 is available to Fortinet partner and employees only wishing to learn about FortiGate Network Security Solutions. It is also the second step required in completion of the Fortinet Solutions and Sales steps of the program. Fortinet Sales and pre-sales associates and those of Fortinet Partners, are required to complete this step in order to progress to the next level of the program.
- FortiGate Overview
- Enterprise Edge/Branch
- Data Center
- Distributed Enterprise/SMB
- Cloud SDN
- FortiGuard Services
- Carrier MSSP
- Management
- Competitive Overview
NSE 3 – Network Security Advanced Solutions
NSE 3 Description
NSE 3 is the advanced solutions level of the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) program. It is intended to provide a basic understanding of the advanced solutions of the Fortinet product line.
NSE 3 is available to Fortinet partner and employees only wishing to learn about Fortinet Network Security Advanced Solutions. It is also the third step required in completion of the Fortinet Solutions and Sales steps of the program. Fortinet Sales and pre-sales associates and those of Fortinet Partners, are required to complete the requirements to achieve NSE 3 Fortinet Network Security Associate (FNSA).
- Wireless Application Firewall (WAF) Solution
- Secure eMail Gateway Solution
- DDoS Protection Solution
- Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Solution
- Wireless LAN Solutions
- Application Delivery Controller (ADC) Solution
- Identity Solution Management
- Client/BYOD Solutions
- Telephone System Solutions
NSE 3 includes study materials and assessments for each module via the Fortinet Learning Center (FLC), including:
- Pre-recorded voice/video instruction materials
- Module Assessments
NSE 3 Program Requirements
- Complete any four of the nine NSE 3 training modules
- Passing each chosen module exam with a score of 90% or better
Who Should Attempt the NSE 3
NSE 2 is available to Fortinet partner and employees only wishing to learn about FortiGate Network Security Solutions. It is also the second step required in completion of the Fortinet Solutions and Sales steps of the program. Fortinet Sales and pre-sales associates and those of Fortinet Partners, are required to complete this step in order to progress to the next level of the program.
NSE 4 – FortiGate Network Security Professional
NSE 4 Description
The FortiGate NSE 4 – Security Professional designation recognizes a candidate’s ability to configure, install and monitor the FortiGate Unified Threat Management products in a customer’s network.
NSE 4 Program Requirements
- Passing the NSE 4 exam at a Pearson Vue test center
FortiGate I and FortiGate II training is highly recommended to prepare you for the NSE 4 exam.
NSE 4 replaces earlier FCNSA+FCNSP certification. The FCNSA and FCNSP exams have been retired and are no longer available.
Existing FCNSP certificates qualify as NSE 4 for a limited time. FCNSP v4 certificates will be honored as NSE 4 through December 31, 2015. FCNSP v5 certificates will be honored a NSE 4 through December 31, 2016. If you hold an FCNSP certificate, you should renew your NSE 4 standing by taking the NSE 4 exam before your FCNSP certificate is expired.
Who Should Attempt the NSE 4
Post-sales and support personnel who want acknowledgement that they are a FortiGate Network Security Professional.
Certification
The NSE 4 certification is valid for 2 years. You can re-certify by taking the current NSE 4 exam at a Pearson Vue center.
About the NSE 4 Exam
- Name: NSE 4 – Fortinet Network Security Professional
- Language: English only
- Available at: Pearson Vue Test Centers worldwide
- Cost: $400
- Number of items: 60
- Time allowed to complete: 120 minutes total test time
- Passing Score: 70% for the FortiOS 5.2 exam. 60% for the FortiOS 5.4 exam
- Scoring Method: Item must be 100% correct for credit, no partial credit. No deduction for incorrect answers.
- Type of questions: Multiple Choice, Multiple Select
- Time required between attempts: 15 days
- Time for acknowledgement/score to be reflected in FLC transcripts: 21 days
NSE 5 – FortiGate Network Security Management and Analysis
NSE 5 Description
The FortiGate Security Management and Analysis NSE 5 designation identifies your ability to use the FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer to provide Network Analysis and Reporting.
NSE 5 Program Requirements
- Completion of the NSE 5 exam at a Pearson Vue test center
FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer training is highly recommended to prepare you for the NSE 5 exam.
Who Should Attempt the NSE 5
Post-sales and support personnel who want acknowledgement that they are a Network Security Analyst Professional.
Certification
The NSE 5 certification is valid for 2 years.
You can re-certify by fulfilling the current NSE 5 requirements.
About the NSE 5 Exam
- Name: NSE 5 – Fortinet Network Security Analyst
- Language: English only
- Available at: Pearson Vue Test Centers worldwide
- Cost: $400
- Number of items: 50
- Time allowed to complete: 100 minutes total test time
- Passing Score: 70%
- Scoring Method: Item must be 100% correct for credit, no partial credit. No deduction for incorrect answers.
- Type of questions: Multiple Choice, Multiple Select
- Time required between attempts: 15 days
- Time for acknowledgement/score to be reflected in FLC transcripts: 21 days
NSE 6 – Fortinet Advanced Products Professional
NSE 6 Description
The FortiGate NSE 6 – Advanced Products Professional designation recognizes your broad and in-depth skills with Fortinet’s security products. This designation is earned by demonstrating your skill in four or more identified specialized content areas.
NSE 6 Program Requirements
NSE 6 Certification requires passing a minimum of four Fortinet Specialist Exams for the technologies below:
- FortiAuthenticator Specialist
- FortiSandbox Specialist
- FortiWeb Specialist
- FortiMail Specialist
- FortiADC Specialist
- FortiDDoS Specialist
- Integrated and Cloud Wi-Fi Specialist*
- Infrastructure Wi-Fi Specialist*
Fortinet Specialist Exams are hosted at Pearson Vue testing centers worldwide.
*If the Specialist exam is not available in your locale, contact your regional training administrator for more information and accommodation.
Corresponding coursework is recommended but not required.
Who Should Attempt the NSE 6
Post-sales and support personnel who want acknowledgement that they have in-depth knowledge and skills in a variety of Fortinet security products.
Certification
The NSE 6 certification is valid for two years. To remain current, you must have passed any current exams associated with your areas of specialization.
You can re-certify by taking the NSE 6 related exams at a Pearson Vue center.
About the NSE 6 Exams
Fortinet Specialist Exams
- Specialist designation is earned by successfully passing one of the product-specific exams
- Language: English only
- Available at: Pearson Vue testing centers worldwide
- Cost: $150
- Number of items: 15
- Time allowed to complete: 30 minutes total test time
- Passing score: 70%
- Scoring method: Item must be 100% correct for credit, no partial credit. No deduction for incorrect answers.
- Type of questions: multiple choice, multiple select
- Time required between attempts: 15 days
- Time for acknowledgement/score to be reflected in FLC transcripts: 21 days
- NSE 6 designation is earned by passing four or more separate Specialist Exams
NSE 6 Exam
- Comprehensive exam where candidates choose which four products will be in their test.
- Language: English only
- Available at: Pearson Vue testing centers worldwide
- Cost: $400
- Number of items: 60
- Time allowed to complete: 120 minutes total test time
- Passing score: 70%
- Scoring method: Item must be 100% correct for credit, no partial credit. No deduction for incorrect answers.
- Type of questions: multiple choice, multiple select
- Time required between attempts: 15 days
- Time for acknowledgement/score to be reflected in FLC transcripts: 21 days
NSE 7 – Fortinet Troubleshooting Professional
NSE 7 Description
NSE 7 designation certifies that individuals have the expertise to isolate, diagnose, and fix the most common issues in networks with FortiGate devices, and to configure more advanced features often used in large networks such as OSPF routing.
NSE 7 Program Requirements
- Successfully passing the NSE 7 exam at a Pearson Vue test center.
The FortiGate III course is highly recommended as the best way to prepare for the NSE 7 exam.
Who Should Attempt the NSE 7
Post-sales and support personnel who want acknowledgement that they have in-depth knowledge and skills in a variety of Fortinet security products.
Certification
The NSE 7 certification is valid for two years. You can re-certify by fulfilling the current NSE 7 requirements.
About the NSE 7 Exam
- Name: NSE 7
- Language: English only
- Available at: Pearson Vue Test Centers worldwide
- Cost: $200 Number of items: 30
- Time allowed to complete: 60 minutes total test time
- Passing Score: 70%
- Scoring Method: Item must be 100% correct for credit, no partial credit. No deduction for incorrect answers.
- Type of questions: Multiple Choice, Multiple Select
- Time required between attempts: 15 days
- Time for acknowledgement/score to be reflected in FLC transcripts: 21 days
NSE 8 – Fortinet Network Security Expert
NSE 8 Description
The FortiGate Security Expert designation recognizes a candidate’s broad and in-depth knowledge of network security design, configuration, and troubleshooting for complex networks.
NSE 8 Program Requirements
- Completion of the Fortinet NSE 8 written exam.
- Completion of the Fortinet NSE 8 practical exam.
Who Should Attempt the NSE 8
The Fortinet Network Security Expert 8 (NSE 8) exams are for those who are experts in network security and Fortinet’s suite of security products. The process to prepare for the exam can be costly and time consuming. In addition to formal training, you should have experience in a variety of complex networks, solving complicated security problems.
What are the pre-requisites for the NSE 8
There are no pre-requisites for the NSE 8 written exam.
The written exam is a pre-requisite for the practical exam.
How I can enroll for the NSE 8 Certification?
The written exam is available worldwide through Pearson VUE test centers. If you pass the written exam, you should check with your regional Fortinet Training administrator to schedule and coordinate the NSE 8 practical session. These sessions are available at some Fortinet NSE 8 test locations.
Certification
The NSE 8 certification is valid for two years. You can re-certify by taking the current written exam at a Pearson Vue test center.
About the NSE 8 Written Exam
The Fortinet NSE 8 written exam is a 90-minute multiple-choice exam that is offered at Pearson VUE test centers worldwide. Questions include design scenarios, exhibits, configuration extracts and troubleshooting captures that assess the networking, security, and Fortinet solution knowledge and experience of the test taker. A practice exam is available to give you a sense of the kinds of questions you’ll find on the NSE 8 exam at Pearson VUE.
- Name: NSE 8 – Fortinet Network Security Expert
- Language: English only
- Available at: Pearson VUE Test Centers worldwide
- Cost: $400
- Number of questions: 65
- Time allowed to complete: 90 minutes total test time
- Scoring method: Each question must be 100% correct for credit, no partial credit. No deduction for incorrect answers.
- Type of questions: Multiple choice and multiple select with exhibits
- Time required between attempts: 15 days
- Time for acknowledgement/score to be reflected in FLC transcripts: 21 days
- Scoring: Pass or fail
- Test taker will receive a document with pass or fail general result including sections passed or failed. No further details or assistance will be provided.
- Expiration: 2 years
- Practice exam: Available from the Fortinet Learning Center
About the NSE 8 Practical Exam
Once a candidate has passed the prerequisite NSE 8 written exam, a voucher should be acquired to schedule the practical exam either remotely or in person at one of Fortinet’s NSE 8 test locations worldwide. The Fortinet NSE 8 practical exam is a two-day hands-on evaluation. During the practical exam, the candidate must configure and validate a complete network topology involving multiple Fortinet products.
- Language: English only
- Available at: On site or remotely; scheduling required
- Cost: $ 1600.00
- Number of tasks: 48
- Time allowed to complete: 2 days; proctored
- Scoring method: Each task must be 100% correct for credit. No partial credit. No deduction for incorrect answers.
- Type of tasks: Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting
- Time required between attempts: 15 days
- Time for acknowledgement/score to be reflected in FLC transcripts: 21 days
- Scoring: Pass or fail
- Test taker will receive a document with pass or fail general result including sections passed or failed. No further details or assistance will be provided.