NSE Brochure 2020 Web Version - Ver1.1 PDF
NSE Brochure 2020 Web Version - Ver1.1 PDF
NSE Brochure 2020 Web Version - Ver1.1 PDF
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Contents
Fortinet Network Security Expert NSE Training and Certification Additional Fortinet Training The NSE Institute Portal
(NSE) Program Program Courses and Programs
NSE training and Certification Path information 6 Program Requirements 10 Additional Fortinet Technical Training Catalog 30 Accessing the NSE Institute 36
Chapter 4
Contact
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Fortinet Network
Security Expert
(NSE) Program
Introduction
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NSE Brochure 2020: Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Program
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The Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) program NSE
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NSE Training
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The NSE program won the “Professional Certification Program of the Year”
award in 2019 by the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards Program.
cybersecuritybreakthrough.com/2019-winners
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Training the day-to-day configuration, monitoring, The NSE 4 Network Security Professional designation
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support corporate network security identifies your ability to configure, install, and manage the
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FortiGate Security and FortiGate Infrastructure. FortiGate device to support specific corporate network
security policies.
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3 days—SKU: FT-FGT-SEC provide deeper and more comprehensive
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network security
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Develop the knowledge to manage
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support corporate network security
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and security concerns discussed in NSE 1 solutions discussed in NSE 2 recognizes your ability to implement network security
in a live environment
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We recommend this course for network
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NSE 5 Network Security Analyst The NSE 5 certification is valid for two years.
SPECIALIST
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Exam Location:
Develop an understanding of the fabric SKU: NSE-EX-SPL5
products that augment FortiGate to Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center
provide deeper and more comprehensive for any NSE 5 exam.
network security Certifications earned through Pearson VUE will
appear in your NSE Institute Profile within five
FortiManager FortiSIEM NSE 5 certification requires passing two NSE 5
business days after passing your exam.
exams:
In this two-day class, you will learn the fundamentals In this three-day course, you will learn how to use Fortinet NSE 5—FortiAnalyzer
of using FortiManager for centralized network FortiSIEM, and how to integrate FortiSIEM into your
administration of many FortiGate devices. network awareness infrastructure. Fortinet NSE 5—FortiManager
Recertification
In this one-day course, you will learn how to use In this one-day class, you will learn the fundamentals
the standalone FortiClient feature, and deploy and of using FortiAnalyzer 6.2 for centralized logging
provision FortiClient using the FortiClient EMS and reporting. Students will learn how to configure
solution. and deploy FortiAnalyzer, and identify threats and
attack patterns through logging, analysis, and
reporting. Finally, students will examine some helpful Passing any two NSE 5 exams.
1 day—SKU: FT-FCT
troubleshooting techniques.
NSE 7 recertifies NSE 4 – 6, if these
are not expired. Product Version
1 day—SKU: FT-FAZ Check the available exam series and course versions:
NSE 8 recertifies NSE 4 – 7, even if these
are expired. ÞÞ https://training.fortinet.com/local/staticpage/view.
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erstanding Develop the knowledge Develop the skills Develop a detailed understanding Develop the knowledge to integrate Fortinet Demonstrate the ability to design,
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NSE Brochure 2020: NSE Training and Certification Program
and security concerns discussed in NSE 1 solutions discussed in NSE 2 in a live environment
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FortiADC FortiWeb the power and diverse capabilities of the FortiNAC
system, using best practices for achieving visibility, 2 days—SKU: FT-FvC
control, and response.
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and administrate the most commonly used features of configure, and troubleshoot the Fortinet application
3 days—SKU: FT-NAC
a FortiADC. In interactive labs, candidates will explore firewall.
Layer 4 and Layer 7 server load balancing, link load
balancing, global load balancing, high availability, 3 days—SKU: FT-FWB
firewall policies, advanced routing, and more.
Integrated and Cloud Wireless
1 day—SKU: FT-FAD
FortiDDoS In this one-day course, you will learn how to
deploy, configure, and troubleshoot secure wireless
LAN using an Integrated Wireless Solution. This
FortiAuthenticator In this one-day class, you will learn how to form includes FortiGate, FortiAP, FortiWiFi, FortiAPCloud,
network baseline data, and how to recognize and FortiPlanner and FortiPresence.
mitigate individual and distributed denial of service
In this two-day class, you will learn how to use (DDoS) attacks while preserving service and network
1 day—SKU: FT-FWF
FortiAuthenticator 5.4 for secure authentication and performance.
identity management.
1 day—SKU: FT-FDD
2 days—SKU: FT-FAc
Product Version
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Certification Recertification
The NSE 6 Network Security Specialist designation
recognizes your comprehensive skills with fabric products
beyond the firewall. This designation is recognized after
you achieve at least four Fortinet Specialist certifications on Passing any four NSE 6 exams
Fortinet enhanced products.
NSE 7 recertifies NSE 4 – 6, if these are not expired
NSE 6 Network Security Specialist NSE 6 Specialist certification is valid for two years.
Exam Location:
SKU: NSE-EX-BUN6
Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center
for the bundle of four Specialist exams, or
Certifications earned through Pearson VUE will
SKU: NSE-EX-SPL6 appear in your NSE Institute Profile within five
for any single exam. business days after passing your exam.
FortiWLC
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Develop the knowledge to manage
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provide deeper and more comprehensive
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Advanced Threat Protection Public Cloud Security This designation is recognized after you pass at least appear in your NSE Institute Profile within five
one of the following exams: business days after passing your exam.
In this two-day course, you will learn how to protect In this advanced, hands-on, two-day class, you will Fortinet NSE 7—Advanced Threat Protection
your organization and improve its security against learn about the different components that make up
advanced threats that bypass traditional security the infrastructures of the top public cloud providers, Fortinet NSE 7—Enterprise Firewall
controls, using FortiSandbox and other ATP and the security challenges these environments
Fortinet NSE 7—Secure Access
components. present.
Fortinet NSE 7—Cloud Security
2 days—SKU: FT-ATP 2 days—SKU: FT-PUB-CDS
3 days—SKU: FT-EFW 2 days—SKU: FT-PRV-CDS NSE 8 recertifies NSE 4 – 7, even if these
are expired. Product Version
Check the available exam series and course versions:
2 days—SKU: FT-SAC
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Develop the knowledge to manage
the day-to-day configuration, monitoring,
and operation of FortiGate devices to NSE Brochure 2020: NSE Training and Certification Program
support corporate network security
policies
Develop a detailed understanding Develop the knowledge to integrate Fortinet Demonstrate the ability to design, There are no prerequisites for the Fortinet NSE 8 After a candidate passes the prerequisite NSE 8
configure, install, and troubleshoot a
es of key
o create the Certification
of how to implement network security
management and analytics
products to deploy and administrate
network security solutions comprehensive network security solution
written exam. The written exam is a pre-test for the
Fortinet NSE 8 practical exam. The NSE 8 written
written exam, the candidate can register to take the
practical exam in person.
NSE 2 in a live environment
The NSE 8 Fortinet Network Security Expert exam is not a certification.
The NSE 8 practical exam is a two-day, hands-on
designation identifies a candidate’s comprehensive The Fortinet NSE 8 written exam is a 120-minute, evaluation. During the practical exam, candidates
knowledge of network security design, multiple-choice exam. Questions cover design must configure and validate a complete network
configuration, and troubleshooting for complex scenarios, configuration, and troubleshooting topology involving multiple Fortinet products.
networks. To attempt the exam, candidates must Reference materials are not allowed in the exam room Reference materials are not allowed in the exam room
6
have related industry
NSE
experience. for the written exam. for the practical exam.
We recommend that you complete NSE 4 to 7 Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center within two years of completing the NSE 8 written
training and have solid experience with Fortinet
TECHNICAL
exam.
Develop an understanding of the fabric The written exam results are not reflected on the NSE
products inthataaugment
products production
FortiGate to environment.
Institute portal. NSE 8 certification is awarded after Available at:
provide deeper and more comprehensive
the candidate passes both the written and practical Fortinet Offices worldwide
The NSE 8 level does not include training.
network security
exams.
Please contact your regional training coordinator
Candidates receive an exam summary report showing for information or check the online schedule at
their overall result: pass or fail. The document also training.fortinet.com/calendar/view.php/
shows which sections the candidate passed or failed. Certification:NSE_8
Candidates who obtain the NSE 8 designation by Within 15 days of taking the practical exam, the
Certification Name
passing the written and practical exams, recertify on candidate receives a document showing their overall
NSE 8 Network Security Expert all the NSE levels that were earned earlier, regardless result: pass or fail. The document also shows which
of whether they are valid or have expired. However, sections the candidate passed or failed. No additional
More information, FAQs, and the Public Handbook are
the candidate cannot recertify on designation levels detail or assistance is provided.
available at:
for which they have never qualified.
ÞÞ training.fortinet.com/local/staticpage/view. NSE 8 certification is visible in the candidate’s NSE
Passing the NSE 8 written exam will recertify the Institute Profile approximately one month after the
php?page=nse_8
candidate for NSE 8 as long as the NSE 8 certification candidate passes the NSE 8 practical exam.
has not expired. Passing the written exam, for the
purpose of recertifying, will also recertify on all We accept three attempts of the written exam for
NSE levels, valid or expired. However, if the NSE 8 NSE 8 recertification. However, if all three attempts
certification is expired, candidates will need to redo fail, candidates must attempt both the written and
the written and practical exams to recertify. practical exam to recertify.
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Additional Fortinet
Training Courses
and Programs
Chapter 2
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NSE Brochure 2020: Additional Fortinet Training Courses and Programs
The following courses are also available from the FortiGate 7K Chassis Series Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
NSE Institute, in all delivery formats. These courses
are not included in the NSE Certification Program,
In the chassis-based firewall training 7K, you will learn In this course, you will learn about common SD-WAN
and there are no corresponding exams. the key features of Session-Aware Load Balance deployment scenarios using Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Cluster (SLBC). Topics include FortiGate chassis- solutions.
based architecture, configuration, troubleshooting,
and monitoring. Explore different situations, from a single enterprise
site, to multiple data center environments, that will
help you to enhance and troubleshoot SD-WAN
SKU: FT-FGT-CHS
deployments.
More information:
ÞÞ training.fortinet.com/local/staticpage/view.
php?page=library_sd-wan
SKU: FT-SD-WAN
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of In this course, you will learn how to create custom
using FortiInsight (formerly Zonefox) for threat hunting parsers that extend the FortiSIEM scope to include
and reporting, including setting up policies to analyze unknown devices and custom applications whose
data, collections and investigations, AI settings, and log formats would not otherwise be understood by
more. FortiSIEM.
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NSE Brochure 2020: Additional Fortinet Training Courses and Programs
Authorized Training Fortinet Certified Fast Track Program Fortinet Network FortiVet Program
Center (ATC) Program Trainer (FCT) Program Security Academy
(FNSA) Program
Fortinet ATCs provide a global The FCT program certifies The Fast Track Program is a series The FNSA program enables The FNSA and FortiVet programs
network of training centers that instructors who have demonstrated of concise, technical hands-on institutions such as K-12, higher work together to provide direct
deliver expert-level training in local expertise and proficiency with workshops focusing on the most education, and non-profit access to technical learning,
languages, in more than a hundred Fortinet products and solutions, essential Fortinet solutions. businesses that are focused mentorship, and career advisement
countries. combined with proven instructional on career readiness, with the to veterans, service members, and
training skills. FCTs are the leading Through the introduction of market resources to facilitate the Fortinet their spouses. Fortinet strives to be
Regional ATCs are trained to instructional and technical experts drivers, detailed use cases and industry-recognized certification a industry leader in talent creation.
scale their offerings to meet the in Fortinet products, services, enabling technologies, participants curriculum. The FNSA program
continuous demand for training, and solutions, and are dedicated not only understand how they provides those institutions with Contact the Academy team at:
driven by the global cybersecurity to providing superior learning can benefit from the Fortinet the ability to help their students
[email protected]
threat landscape. experiences for Fortinet customers broad, integrated and high- and participants become part of
performance security, but also More information:
Because education is crucial to and channel partners. an elite group of cybersecurity
gain direct hands-on experience professionals. ÞÞ training.fortinet.com/
success, Fortinet continuously Contact the ATC team at: implementing each component of local/staticpage/view.
assesses and endorses the ability the comprehensive Security Fabric. The Fortinet NSE certification
[email protected] php?page=fnsa
of our ATCs to meet the training curriculum prepares students for a
needs of today’s organizations. More information: Contact the Fast Track team at: career in cybersecurity. Academies
ÞÞ www.fortinet.com/support/
[email protected] have access to VM licenses
Fortinet ATCs offer courses in both
classroom and virtual delivery training/learning-center.html that are required to perform lab
Find an event:
formats, and all courses are open exercises.
ÞÞ events.fortinet.com/
for public enrollment. Fortinet also provides students
trainingevents?accountUrl=
fortinet&sort=-c_3713 and participants with Pearson
VUE exam vouchers to achieve
an industry-recognized network
security certification.
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The NSE Institute
Portal
Chapter 3
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NSE Brochure 2020: The NSE Institute Portal
Public Users and Partners Fortinet Employee At the top of the NSE Institute page, click the menus ÞÞ training.fortinet.com/login/forgot_password.php
Customers to view course listings, a current schedule of classes,
Attention: All students must log in using
and NSE courses.
ÞÞ https://training.fortinet.com/auth/saml2/
To create a public account, enter Partners must have a Partner Fortinet employees have access If necessary, click the following link to reset your
selectidp.php
the following URL in your browser Portal account to log in. To to the NSE Institute using their password for your public user account:
(Google Chrome is recommended): register: corporate credentials. and carefully select an user profile: Public, Partner,
or Employee.
ÞÞ training.fortinet.com ÞÞ www.fortinet.com/partners/
partner-program/become-a-
In the upper-right corner of the fortinet-partner.html
screen, click Log in select
Public Sign Up. After
completing the mandatory fields,
clickSubmit.
Course Enrollment
The public can enroll in the NSE 1 and 2 courses and For NSE 4 – 7 course enrollment, students must
take the quizzes using a public account. contact a regional training coordinator for assistance
after Fortinet receives the purchase order.
NSE 3 is open only for Fortinet partners and Fortinet
employees. Partners have special discounts to attend classroom
and virtual online-led training. Contact your Fortinet
NSE 4 to 7 courses, and exam vouchers for NSE 4 to sales representative for more information.
8, must be purchased from a local reseller.
All self-paced courses are available for free for both
Visit: partners and Fortinet employees.
ÞÞ www.fortinet.com/partners/reseller_locator/ All the courses are available in the NSE Library at:
locator.html
ÞÞ training.fortinet.com/course/index.php
to locate a reseller.
Check the online public schedule at:
ÞÞ training.fortinet.com/calendar/view.php
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Students can view their progress and completed courses NSE exam certificates are available five business days
on the dashboard. after exam completion. Certificates are available in your
NSE Institute Profile.
Step 1
Click Profile.
Step 2
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NSE Brochure 2020: The NSE Institute Portal
Students can print their course completion certificate. Single exam certificates such as FortiMail, Didn’t find what you were looking for? Please visit our You can verify NSE certifications using the QR code
FortiManager, or Enterprise Firewall must be printed online FAQ for additional help: on the certificate. You can also verify the validity using
Each course has its course completion certificate on from the dashboard. the certificate number at:
the Dashboard Completed. ÞÞ training.fortinet.com/local/staticpage/view.
Click Completed and click the exam name php?page=nse_faq ÞÞ training.fortinet.com/mod/customcert/verify_
Scroll down to the bottom of the course and click Download. certificate.php
Course Completion Certificate.
If students received NSE certifications while working Fortinet classes are in high demand, and fully-booked
for a previous employer and wants to transfer their classes often have waitlists. If a candidate repeatedly
NSE certifications to their new employer, contact the fails to notify Fortinet that they cannot attend a course
regional training team to request a credit transfer. they registered for, the candidate may be disqualified
from registering for future Fortinet classes.
In the email, students must provide their old and new
email addresses to facilitate the transfer. If the new To find out how much notice is required to cancel,
company is part of the Fortinet Partner Program, reschedule, substitute a course or learn about our
sign up on the Partner Portal. expiration and payment policies, please view the
Training Policy.
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Contact
Chapter 4
Fortinet has offices around the globe. Its headquarters Training Team Additional Fortinet Training
Programs Contacts
is located in Sunnyvale, California.
Use the information in this section to contact regional
europe, middle east, and africa Authorized Training Centers (ATC)
Fortinet training teams. [email protected] [email protected]
www.fortinet.com/corporate/about-us/global-offices.html
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