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NSE 1, 2, 3: A New Focus
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NSE Recertifica tion Program
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Accessing the NSE Institute
Program Requirements and Certification
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NSE 1 – Network Security Associate
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NSE 3 – Network Security Associate
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Course Completion
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NSE 4 – Network Security Professional
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Types of Training
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NSE 5 – Network Security Analyst
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Printing Certificates
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NSE 6 – Network Security Specialist
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Transferring Credits
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NSE 7 – Network Security Architect
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NSE 8 – Network Security Expert
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NSE on the Partner Portal
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NSE 1 –8 COURSE AND EXAM DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS
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Certification and Transcripts
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Certification Renewal
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Partner Complian Compliance ce
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Selling Fortinet Training and Certifications
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The Fortinet Network Security Security Expert (NSE) Program is an eight-level eight-level certification 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 instructor-led courses, and experiential exercises designed to develop mastery of complex network security concepts.
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DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO SUCCEED IN THE NETWORK SECURITY INDUSTRY.
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NSE CERTIFICATION WILL HELP CANDIDATES VALIDATE THEIR NETWORK SECURITY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE, DEMONSTRATE VALUE TO CURRENT AND FUTURE EMPLOYERS, LEVERAGE FORTINET’S FULL RANGE OF NETWORK SECURITY PRODUCTS, AND AS A PARTNER, ACCELERATE SALES AND OFFER NEW SERVICES.
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The NSE Program is an important part of the FortiPartner FortiPartner Program (FPP), allowing partners to validate network security skills and experience, leverage leverage Fortinet’s full range of network security products, help accelerate sales, and offer new services. Online portions of the program are offered free to partners. Fees for proctored exams are outlined in this document.
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Develop a foundational understanding of the ever-increasing threat landscape and of common network security concepts. Develop the knowledge of Fortinet Security Fabric solutions required to address the threat landscape and security concerns discussed in NSE 1.
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Develop the skills to describe how the features of key Fortinet products are used to create the solutions discussed in NSE 2. Develop the knowledge to manage the day-to-day configuration, monitoring, and operation of FortiGate devices to support corporate network security policies. Develop a detailed understanding of how to implement network security management and analytics. Develop an understanding of the fabric products that augment FortiGate to provide deeper and more comprehensive network security. Develop the knowledge to implement, troubleshoot, and centrally manage an enterprise security infrastructure composed of multiple FortiGate devices.
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Demonstrate the ability to design, configure, install, and troubleshoot a comprehensive network security solution in a live environment.
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In 2017, the NSE Program was made available to the public, free of charge, in an effort to promote cybersecurity education. Currently NSE 1 is open to the public. NSE 2 and 3 will follow soon.
Attention The public can access training on the NSE Institute through fortinet.com , however, it is vital that partners enter the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal .
Candidates who took NSE 1, 2, or 3 before 2017 will notice a change wh en it is time to renew their certifications. These NSE sales and business levels have been refreshed, resulting in more straightforward and relevant certifications that will save you time and deliver more valuable content. NSE 1, 2, and 3 are now all related, and look sequentially at today’s security problems (NSE 1), the Fortinet Security Fabric solutions that address the problems (NSE 2), and the products that enable the solutions (NSE 3). All partner sales staff should take NSE 1, 2, and 3.
All NSE certificates are are valid for two years years from the exam date. All NSE-level NSE-level certification renewals are independent of each other, with the exception of NSE 7 and NSE 8, which are described below.
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Valid NSE 7 certificatio Valid certification n renews renews NSE 4 and NSE 5 certifications Obtaining NSE 7 certification renews a valid, previously obtained NSE 4 and / or or NSE 5 certification. Obtaining NSE 7 certification will not validate expired certificates. The new expiration date date of the NSE NSE 4 and / or or NSE 5 certification will be the same as the NSE 7 certification.
NSE 8 certification renews all existing certification levels including expired Obtaining NSE 8 certification renews all existing certifications. Obtaining NSE 8 validates both valid and expired lower-level certifications previously held by the candidate. The new expiration date of the lower levels being validated will be the same as the expiration date of the NSE 8 certification.
Note Visit the FAQ / Certification Renewal section for examples of higher-level certifications validating lower levels.
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Recertification is of considerable importance in the IT environment. Network security professionals and their employers want to make sure that certification holders have valid certifications, which means they must closely monitor trends in networking technology.
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To keep their certifications current, current, candidates should recertify recertify by completing completing the requirements listed listed in the following table: table:
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See NSE 8 for NSE 1 associatio associations. ns.
This level stands alone and is not dependent on any other level as a prerequisite. e. The NSE 1 certification is valid for two years from the date the candidate passes the exam on the NSE Institute.
To recertify for NSE 1, the exam must be retaken on the NSE I, or NSE 8 must be attained.
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See NSE 8 for NSE 2 associatio associations. ns.
This level stands alone and is not dependent on any other level as a prerequisite, e, although candidate candidatess To recertify for NSE 2, the exam must be retaken on the are strongly encouraged encouraged to take NSE 1. The NSE 2 certification is valid for two years from the date NSE I, or NSE 8 must be attained. Whether active active or the candidate passes the exam exam on the NSE I. inactive, retaking the exam restarts the candidate’s NSE 2 date. It does not recertify NSE 1.
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See NSE 8 for NSE 3 associatio associations. ns.
This level stands alone and is not dependent on any other level as a prerequisite although candidate candidatess are strongly encouraged encouraged to take NSE 1 and 2. The NSE 3 certification is valid for two years from the date the candidate passes the exam on the NSE I.
To recertify for NSE 3, the exam must be retaken on the NSE I, or NSE 8 must be attained. Whether active active or inactive, retaking the exam restarts the candidate’s NSE 3 date. It does not recertify NSE 1 and / or or NSE 2.
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NSE 4 is associate associatedd with higher NSE levels. See NSE 5 – 7, and NSE 8 for This level stands alone and is not dependent on any other level as a prerequisite. The NSE 4 those associations. certification is valid for two years from the date the candidate passes the exam at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. Center. NSE 5 is associate associatedd with higher NSE levels. See NSE 7 – 8 for those associations.
NSE 4 is highly recommended recommended as a prerequisite to NSE 5, but is not required to take and pass the To recertify for NSE 5, candidates must retake and pass NSE 5 exam. Knowledge of FortiGate enterprise firewalls firewalls is necessary. The NSE 5 certification is valid the current NSE 5 exam, or possess a valid NSE 7 and/ for two years from the date the candidate passes the exam at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. or NSE 8 certification certification..
NSE5-EX-FAZ and NSE5-EX-FMG
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See NSE 8 for NSE 6 associatio associations. ns.
This level stands alone and is not dependent on any other level as a prerequisite. e. Passing four specialization exams at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center is required to complete NSE 6. Four specializations specializa tions must be valid at one time to complete NSE 6. The NSE 6 certification date is recorded as the date the candidate passes the last specialization specialization for two years.
To recertify for NSE 6, four specializations must be valid at the NSE 6 anniversa anniversary ry date. They may be the same or different, or the candidate must possess a valid NSE 8 certification.
NSE6-EX-BUN or Choose four NSE 6 single exam SKUs
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NSE 7 is associate associatedd with NSE 4 and 5. Keeping NSE 7 current will recertify valid NSE 4 and NSE 5 certifications. For NSE 7 to recertify NSE 4 and/or NSE 5, those certifications must be current. NSE 7 certification will not recertify expired NSE 4 or NS E 5 certifications, and will not provide certification for either level that has not been previously completed.
NSE 4 and 5 are highly recommended as prerequisites to NSE 7, but are not required to take and pass the NSE 7 exam. Knowledge of FortiGate enterprise firewalls is necessary. The NSE 7 certification is valid for two years from date the candidate passes the exam at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. Center.
To recertify for NSE 7, candidates candidates must pass the current NSE 7 exam or possess a valid NSE 8 certification.
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NSE 8 is associate associatedd with all lower levels in that it will recertify any certification ever gained in the program, whether expired or not. Gaining NSE 8 certification will reestablish any lower-level lower-level certification ever achieved.
NSE 8 stands alone and does not require any lower certifications, although all levels of NSE 4-7 are To recertify at the NS E 8 level, candidates candidates must complete NSE8-EX highly recommended. recommended. Qualified individuals may go directly to NSE 8, which has t wo steps: first, pass the current NSE 8 written exam at a Pearson VUE and the NSE 8 writ ten exam at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center, and then pass the NSE 8 practical Authorized Test Test Center, before the NSE 8 certification certification NSE8-EX-PR exam at a Fortinet location. The certification is valid for two years. expires. Expired certifications require taking both exams.
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Do one of the following: through the Partner Portal, Portal, _ After you log in to the NSE Institute through click Get Started. Started. See picture 2.
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Self-Paced Training Free Self-Paced Training and Facilitated Labs for Partners This type of training is very flexible. flexible. You can learn at your own pace, pace, on your own schedule. Candidates access prerecorded prerecorded lessons and quizzes on the NSE Institute in the facilitated lab. After candidates are enrolled in self-paced training, they can access the corresponding facilitated lab.
Note Before accessing a facilitated lab, you must complete the corresponding self-paced training. Each lab corresponds to a specific time zone, and has a maximum number of seats. Labs start at 9 AM and finish at 5 PM local ti me. NSE 4 is being updated and restructured. Before mid-March 2018, 2018, to complete the NSE 4 self-paced training (based on FortiOS 5.4.1), you must complete both the FortiGate I (11 lessons) and FortiGate II (12 lessons) self-paced training courses and facilitated labs.
Public Classroom Training A live instructor and students are located located together in a physical classroom. To enroll in public public classroom training, contact the appropriate appropriate regional training training coordinator at one of the addresses listed in the table that follows.
Private Onsite Training Onsite classes provide the same lectures and labs as Fortinet’s traditional public classroom training. TA technical trainer delivers either standard training (NSE 4 – 7) or customized training at the partner’s site. For more information, please contact the appropriate regional training coordinator.
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NSE 1 – 3 _ Candidates take NSE 1 – 3 quizzes on the NSE Institute.
After mid-March mid-March 2018, 2018, to complete complete the NSE 4 self-paced training (based (based on FortiOS 5.6.2), 5.6.2 ), you must complete both the FortiGate Security (13 lessons) and FortiGate Infrastructure (9 lessons) self-paced training courses and facilitated labs.
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_ Candidates can download their NSE 1 – 3 certifications within t wo hours of passing the course and requirements. See section Printing Certificates on page 8.
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Two course are not available as online training: FortiWi-Fi and FortiDDos. These courses are available only as classroom training. Partners who want to attend classroom training should contact their regional training coordinator for free enrollment assistance.
NSE 4 – 8 _ Candidates take NSE 4 – 7 and NSE 8 written exams at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Test Center . The NSE 8 practical exam can be taken either remotely, or in person at one of Fortinet’s NSE 8 test centers. There are thousands of exam centers worldwide.
_ Pearson VUE candidates receive a pass or fail email notification. _ If a candidate passes the course, the certificate is processed and posted to the candidate’s profile five business days after they receive the email notification.
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Candidates do not receive certificates for completing exams. Candidates receive certificates only for passing exams. Candidates can print their certificates on their profile.
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NSE courses are designed to help candidates prepare for certification exams. Candidates do not need to take a course to attempt an exam, but it is highly recommended.
To complete complete the NSE program program successfully, successfully, candidates must must fulfill the objectives for each level of the program.
Each NSE level includes defined learning objectives and proposes specific coursework to acquire this knowledge. Candidates take the certification exam for each level either online or as a proctored exam at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center . There are no prerequisites for taking an exam, however, some parts of the NSE training path are sequential and candidates must meet the course prerequisites in order to enroll in a course.
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The NSE 1 Network Security Associate course develops a candidate’s foundational understanding of the threat landscape and provides perspectives from key executive roles. These courses also cover how users can develop personal security awareness and be safer using the Internet.
Program Requirements
The NSE 2 Network Security Associate courses cover the core Fortinet Security Fabric solutions that address the threat landscape and security concerns discussed in NSE 1.
Program Requirements To earn NSE NSE 2 certification, candidates candidates must:
To earn NSE NSE 1 certification, candidates candidates must:
1 Complete all nine NSE 1 course lessons.
The NSE 3 Network Security Associate courses cover advanced Fortinet solutions, to help candidates understand and describe how key Fortinet products are used to create the core Fortinet solutions discussed in NSE 2.
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Program Requirements To earn NSE NSE 3 certification, candidates candidates must:
1 Complete all ten NSE 2 cour ses.
1 Complete all four NSE 3 courses they have selected.
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Certification _ The NSE 1 course and quizzes are available available on the NSE Institute. Institute. _ NSE 1 certification is valid for two years from the date of completion. _ A candidate can renew their NSE 1 certification by taking the current NSE 1 course offered on the NSE Institute.
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_ Candidates can take the NSE 2 quizzes after they complete all required courses.
_ NSE 3 certification is valid for two years.
_ NSE 2 certification is valid for two years.
_ A candidate can renew their NSE 3 certification by taking the current NSE 3
_ A candidate can renew their NSE 2 certification by taking the current NSE 2 course offered on the NSE Institute.
_ Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 1 certification, even if their NSE 1 certification has expired.
course offered on the NSE Institute. Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 3 certification, even if their NSE 3 certification has expired.
_ Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 2 certification, even if their NSE 2 certification has expired.
Additional Information About NSE 1, 2, and 3 _ Obtaining NSE 1, 2, and 3 earns a candidate the designation of Fortinet NSE Security Associate.
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_ NSE 5 Network Security Analyst
Time allowed to complete: 120 minutes minutes total test time
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NSE 5 certification requires passing both the FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer specialist exams.
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Certification _ The NSE 5 certification is valid for two years. _ Candidates can renew their NSE 5 certification by taking two of the individual NSE 5 exams at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center .
Exam name candidate’s NSE 5 _ Obtaining NSE 7 certification automatically renews a candidate’s
NSE 4 Network Security Professional – Professional – SKU: NSE4-EX : one exam for both courses
certification, if their NSE 5 certification has not expired. candidate’s NSE 5 _ Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s
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Certification _ The NSE 4 certification is valid for two years. _ Candidates can renew their NSE 4 certification by taking the current NSE 4 exam at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center .
The NSE 5 Fortinet Network Security Analyst designation Analyst designation identifies a candidate’s ability to provide centralized network administration, network analysis, and reporting using FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer. This designation is recognized after the candidate achieves Fortinet Specialist certifications on both FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer. Note that while FortiSIEM is included in NSE 5 training, it is currently not a part of the NSE 5 certification.
Course names Management – 2 days – SKU: FT-FMG _ FortiManager Centralized Device Management –
_ Obtaining NSE 7 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 4 certification, if their NSE 4 certification has not expired.
certification, even if their NSE 5 certification has expired.
Additional Information About NSE 5 Available at: at: Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center worldwide. Fortinet SKU: NSE5-EX-FMG and NSE5-EX-FAZ Time allowed to complete: 70 minutes total total test time for the the FortiManager Specialist exam, and 50 minutes total test time for the FortiAnalyzer Specialist exam
_ FortiAnalyzer Administration – Administration – 1 day – FT-FAZ Time required between between attempts: attempts: 15 days days
_ Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 4 certification, even if their NSE 4 certification has expired.
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The NSE 6 Network Security Specialist designation recognizes a candidate’s comprehensive skills with fabric products beyond the firewall. This designation is recognized after the candidate achieves at least four Fortinet Specialist certifications on Fortinet enhanced products.
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Use FortiMail to protect your network from existing email-borne threats, and use FortiSandbox to detect and block emerging threats
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Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Fortinet’s web application firewall
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NSE6- E X-F WB
FortiSandbox
Basics of FortiSandbox – how malware works, how virus writers try to avoid detection, and how you can regain the advantage in the battle to secure your network from zero-day threats
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Configure and administer the most commonly used features of FortiADC
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FortiAuthenticator
Use FortiAuthenticator for secure authentication
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2 days
For ti Authent icator 4.0.0 Specialist
NS E6 - E X- FAC
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Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot a secure wireless LAN using the FortiOS Integrated and cloud Wi-Fi solution made up of FortiGate, FortiAP, FortiWi-Fi, FortiPlanner, and FortiPresence
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Design, implement, and maintain a channellayered FortiWLC-based wireless network
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_ NSE 6 Network Security Specialist _ NSE 6 bundle exam SKU: NSE6-EX-BUN that NSE6-EX-BUN that allows you to take any four NSE 6 exams according to the selected products. For details, see the table Fortinet NSE 6 Exams.
Certification _ NSE 6 Specialist certification is valid for two years. _ For a candidate’s certification to remain valid, they must have passed any current exams associated with their areas of specialization.
_ Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 6 certification for the specializations they earned originally, even if their NSE 6 certification has expired.
Additional Information About NSE 6 Available at: at: Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers worldwide. Time allowed to complete: 30 minutes total test test time for 15-question exams, and 60 minutes for 30-question exams.
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Enterprise Firewall – 3 days – SKU: FT-EFW
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_ Total time time allowed to complete complete the test: test: 60 minutes between attempts: attempts: 15 days days _ Time required between
NSE 7 Network Security Architect – NSE 7 SKU: NSE7-EX-EFW
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acknowledgement and score to be reflected reflected on NSE Institute profile: _ Time for acknowledgement five business days
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Program Requirements The NSE 7 exams exams have no prerequisites. prerequisites. Candidates Candidates can take any exam exam whether or not they have taken the course. To earn NSE NSE 7 certification, candidates candidates must pass one of the NSE 7 exams exams at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center . Taking the NSE 7 course is highly recommended as the best way to prepare for the NSE 7 exams.
Certification _ The NSE 7 certification is valid for two years. _ A candidate can renew their NSE 7 certification by fulfilling the current current NSE 7 requirements, or by passing the NSE 8 exam.
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The NSE 8 Fortinet Network Security Expert designation Expert designation identifies a candidate’s comprehensive knowledge of network security design, configuration, and troubleshooting for complex networks. To attempt the exam, candidates must have related industry experience.
Program Requirements There are no prerequisites prerequisites for the Fortinet Fortinet NSE 8 written exam. exam. The written exam is a pre-test for the Fortinet NSE 8 practical exam. The NSE 8 written exam is not a certification. Candidates must complete the NSE 8 practical exam within two years of completing the NSE 8 written exam. It is recommended to have completed NSE 4 – 7 trainings and to have a strong experience with Fortinet products in a production environment. To earn NSE NSE 8 certification, candidates candidates must:
1 Complete the NSE 8 written exam (a exam (a practice exam is available on the NSE Institute). 2 Complete the NSE 8 practical exam. For more information, visit NSE 8 program .
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captures that assess the networking, security, and Fortinet solution knowledge and experience of the candidate. Reference materials are not allowed in the exam room for the written exam.
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Additional Information About NSE 8
_ Exam name: Fortinet Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam
_ Available at: at: Pearson VUE Test Centers worldwide
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The written exam results will not be reflected on the NSE Institute. NSE 8 certification is awarded after the candidate passes both the written and practical exams.
_ Within 15 days of taking the practical exam, the candidate will receive a document showing their overall result: pass or fail. The document will also show which sections the candidate passed or failed. No further detail or assistance is provided.
The candidate will receive a document showing their overall result: pass or fail. The document will also show which sections the candidate passed or failed. No further detail or assistance is provided.
profile _ NSE 8 certification will be visible in the candidate’s profile approximately one month after the candidate passes the NSE 8 approximately practical exam.
NSE 8 Practical Exam After a candidate candidate has passed the prerequisite prerequisite NSE 8 written exam, the candidate candidate can register to take the practical exam in person at the following Fortinet offices:
NSE 8 Network Security Expert
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North America Fortinet 13450 W Sunrise Blvd Suite 430 Sunrise, FL 33323
EMEA Fortinet 905 rue Albert Einstein 06560 Valbonne, France
The NSE 8 practical practical exam is a two-day, two-day, hands-on hands-on evaluation. During the practical exam, the candidate must configure and validate a complete network topology involving multiple Fortinet products. Reference materials are not allowed in the exam room for the practical exam.
Note A candidate who obtains the NSE 8 designation by passing passing the written and practical practical exams, recertifies on all those NSE levels that were earned earlier, regardless of whether or not they are valid or have expired. But the candidate cannot recertify on designation levels for which their have never qualified. To recertify for NSE 8, it is suf ficient to pass the NSE 8 written exam as long as the candidate’s candidate’s NSE 8 certification has not expired. When a candidate passes the written exam for the purpose of recertifying, they also recertify for all NSE levels, valid or expired. However, if their NSE 8 certi fication expires, then the candidate will have to redo redo the written and practical practical exams to recertify. recertify. PARTNER PORTAL
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The Fortinet Network Security Security Expert (NSE) program guides partners partners through eight levels of training and assessment, from entry to expert, in the discipline of network security.
NSE 1 Security Associate
NSE 2 Security Associate
THE NSE PROGRAM IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FORTINET PARTNER PROGRAM, CONTRIBUTING TO THE PARTNER’S SECURITY LEADERSHIP IN THE MARKETPLACE.
NSE 3 Security Associate
NSE 4 Professional
NSE 5 Analyst
NSE 6 Specialist
NSE 7 Architect
NSE 8 Expert
The NSE Program is an integral part of the Fortinet Partner Program Program (FPP), contributing to the partner’s security leadership in the marketplace. Each of the four partner levels—Authorized, Silver, Silver, Gold, and Platinum— Platinum—has has specific NSE requirements that the partner must meet in order to achieve and maintain the level.
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Your primary primary Fortinet contact for your company’s company’s Partner Portal Portal can also view a summary of company-wide achievements, compared with the requirements for your partner level. On the Training page, Training page, in the menu on the right side of the page, primary contacts can click View My Company’s NSE Achievements Achievements..
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How do I access the NSE online training classes? classes are available on the NSE Institute. Log in to the _ Online training classes are NSE Institute on the Partner Portal at partnerportal.fortinet.com , and then click Training. Training. Portal , please contact _ If you do not have credentials for the Partner Portal, the primary Fortinet contact at your company, who can grant you access. Candidates must use a company email address to register on the portal. Do not use your personal email address or an alias. access, you must allow up to 48 _ After you are granted Partner Portal access hours to receive NSE Institute access. (Before you receive access, an error message displays if you attempt to log in.) USE THIS CHAPTER TO FIND ANSWERS TO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE NSE PROGRAM.
_ If you transfer to another company , contact your training team to request a transfer of your credits.
Are all training training courses availab available le online? online? NSE 1 – 7 courses are available online for partners. Self-paced training and facilitated labs are free for partners. Vir tual instructor-led training has a cost. Please contact your regional training coordinator for price information.
How long does it take to prepare and be certified at each level?
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How many seats are available for each session? partners can participate in the self-paced _ An unlimited number of partners can versions of any training available. seats that partners can reserve in the instructor-led _ The number of seats that facilitated labs, virtual instructor-led training, and classroom training is limited to 12. course, partners can attend only one class _ Once enrolled in an online course, partners in each session for free.
Two courses are not available online: FortiWi-Fi and FortiDDoS. These courses are available only as classroom training. To attend classroom training free of charge, contact your regional training coordinator for enrollment assistance.
attempt for each lab and virtual instructor-led _ Partners are limited to one attempt for course. Following these attempts, registration will no longer be available.
Where can I find information on upcoming training courses? When you log in to the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal, you can use the search field on the home screen to find upcoming courses. PARTNER PORTAL
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I passed all the exams for the NSE level. When will I receive my certificate?
If you are unable to attend a class that you registered for, notify your regional training coordinator before the class begins to be removed from the session. You may then request to be added to another session. If you need further assistance, contact your regional training coordinator.
ificates are available within two hours of completing the _ NSE 1, 2, and 3 cert ificates are
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_ NSE 4, 5, 6, and 7 certificates earned through Pearson VUE will appear in
Step 1 If you are not already logged in to the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal, log in following the steps in Accessing in Accessing the NSE Institute .
your profile within two business days after passing your exam.
Learn more about our Training Cancellation Policy .
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How can I view my progress on the NSE Institute? Step 1 If you are not already logged in to the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal, log in following the steps in Accessing in Accessing the NSE Institute .
Click Profile
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Do one of the following:
_ To see the courses you are enrolled enrolled in, and the self-paced self-paced lessons you have have started, click In Progress. Progress. ompleted. _ To see the courses you have finished, click Completed.
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Examples: NSE _ An engineer obtained NSE 4 certification on January 1, 2015 and obtained NSE
All individual NSE certifications expire expire after two years. years.
Certification Renewal Policy _ Passing the NSE 7 exam automatically renews your previously obtained, valid NSE 4 and NSE 5 certifications.
_ Passing the NSE 8 exam automatically renews your certifications for all previously obtained lower levels, whether valid or not. To recertify recertify for NSE 8, it is sufficient to pass pass the NSE 8 written exam exam as long as the candidate’s NSE 8 certification has not expired. However, if the NSE 8 certification has expired, then the candidate will have to redo the written and practical exams to recertify.
7 certification on January 1, 2016. The engineer’s NSE 4 and NSE 7 certifications are valid through January 1, 2018. certification _ An engineer obtained NSE 4 certification on January 1, 2015, NSE 5 certification on January 1, 2016, and NSE 7 certification on August 1, 2016. The engineer’s NSE 4, 5, and 7 certifications are valid through August 1, 2018 2018 certification in January 2015, and NSE _ An engineer obtained NSE 4 and NSE 5 certification 6 and NSE 7 certification in 201 2016. 6. The engineer passed the NSE 8 writ ten and practical exams to obtain NSE 8 certification on June 8, 2017. The engineer’s NSE 4, 5, 6, and 7 certifications now are updated to the same expiration date as their NSE 8 certification: June 8 th 2019. No credit is obtained for NSE 1, 2, and 3, because the engineer did not obtain certification for these levels before obtaining the NSE 8 certification.
Do I have to retake courses to renew my certifications? It is highly recommended that you retake courses to renew your certifications, but it is not mandatory mandatory..
FortiOS has been upgraded since I took my courses. Can I take the older NSE exam?
How do I obtain a list of employees in my organization that hold certifications at specific levels?
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For questions about the status of individual or company certifications, email your regional channel team using the subject line “NSE training standing”. Alternatively, Alternatively, on the Partner Portal, your company’ company’s s primary contact can view a summary of company progress, but not details about individuals.
What happens to my existing FCNSP certifications? Renew your FCNSP certifications by taking the NSE 4 exam. FCNSP v4 and v5 are no longer valid for NSE 4 standing. FCNSP v5 equivalence was granted until December 31, 2016.
How does ERC code qualification work with the NSE Program? Engineers working for Platinum, Gold, and Silver partners can obtain an ERC code if they are NSE 4 certified, and if their company is compliant with all NSE 1 – 8 partner-level partner-lev el certification requirements.
Upon the release of a new FortiOS version, the previous version will remain available for six months on the NSE Institute and at Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers.
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What is the process for end users to take training? Can a customer buy courses?
What other NSE resources are available? For more information:
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Currently, customers customers do not participate in NSE 2 and NSE 3 training, but can take NSE 1 training. Open enrollment for the public is coming soon. NSE 4 is the entry point for end users and customers. If a customer wants to buy courses, training SKUs are available for resellers to quote. For private, on-site training requests, contact your regional training coordinator.
_ Visit fortinet.com . _ Visit the Partner Portal and select the Training tab Training tab to see what’s new and for updates on NSE courses.
Who do I contact with questions about the NSE Program?
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[email protected] (for course-related and certification information), or your regional training coordinator.
Who do I contact with questions about the Authorized Trainin Authorized Training g Centers Centers (ATC) (ATC) Progra Program? m? You can contact contact the ATC ATC program director at
[email protected] , or your regional training coordinator.
Who do I contact with questions about the course content? You can contact contact the courseware courseware team at
[email protected] , or your regional training coordinator.
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