About Fortinet
Fortinet protects over 705,000 organizations worldwide and holds the largest market share in enterprise network firewalls. Its NSE (Network Security Expert) certification program is one of the most comprehensive in the industry — spanning eight levels from foundational security awareness (NSE 1–3) through to advanced security engineering and architecture (NSE 7–8). Certifications cover FortiOS firewall administration, FortiAnalyzer, SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, and Fortinet's full Security Fabric.
Why get certified
NSE 4 and above are frequently listed as requirements for firewall administrator and network security engineer roles at organizations running Fortinet infrastructure — a large and growing segment of the enterprise market. For network security professionals, NSE certifications demonstrate hands-on expertise with the specific platform they'll be working on day one.
By the numbers
19
Exams
11,385
Questions
18
Professional
1
Specialty
All Fortinet Certification Exams
Fortinet · FCP_FMG_AD-7.6
FCP - FortiManager 7.6 Administrator (FCP_FMG_AD-7.6)
Validates the ability to centrally manage multiple FortiGate devices using FortiManager, covering administration, device registration, policy and object management, advanced configuration, and troubleshooting. Designed for network and security analysts responsible for day-to-day management of FortiGate security policies via FortiManager.
600 questions·70 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · FCP_FWF_AD-7.4
FCP – Secure Wireless LAN 7.4 Administrator (FCP_FWF_AD-7.4)
Validates expertise in configuring, managing, and securing enterprise wireless LAN environments using FortiGate's integrated and cloud-based wireless controllers. Covers FortiAP deployment, wireless network security, monitoring, diagnostics, and FortiPresence analytics.
600 questions·60 minutes
Updated · Apr 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · FOS-ADM-7.6
Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiOS 7.6 Administrator (FOS-ADM-7.6)
Validates the ability of network and security professionals to configure, manage, and troubleshoot FortiGate firewall solutions running FortiOS 7.6 in enterprise environments. Covers firewall policies, authentication, VPN, content inspection, routing, and SD-WAN.
600 questions·90 minutes
Updated · Apr 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE5_FAZ-7.4
Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiAnalyzer 7.4 Analyst (NSE5_FAZ-7.4)
Validates the skills of security analysts and SOC engineers in using FortiAnalyzer 7.4 for centralized logging, security analytics, threat detection, and automated response within the Fortinet Security Fabric. Covers system configuration, device management, log management, reporting, and FortiSOC operations.
597 questions·60 minutes
Updated · Apr 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE 5
Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiNAC-F 7.6 Administrator
This certification validates knowledge of FortiNAC configuration, operation, and day-to-day administration, including access control, security automation, HA configuration, and third-party device integration. It is intended for network and security professionals responsible for administering FortiNAC in a network security infrastructure.
600 questions·65 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE5_SSE_AD-7.6
Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiSASE and SD-WAN 7.6 Core Administrator (NSE5_SSE_AD-7.6)
Validates knowledge of deploying, configuring, and administering Fortinet's FortiSASE and Secure SD-WAN solutions. Tests applied skills in SASE deployment, SD-WAN architecture, security policy configuration, and log analytics for daily operations and troubleshooting.
600 questions·65 minutes
Updated · Apr 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE5_FSW_AD-7.6
Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiSwitch 7.6 Administrator (NSE5_FSW_AD-7.6)
Validates the ability to deploy, configure, and manage FortiSwitch devices using FortiLink integration with FortiGate, covering Layer 2/3 features, MCLAG topologies, standalone mode, and FortiLAN Cloud management. Part of the Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) Secure Networking certification track.
600 questions·70 minutes
Updated · Apr 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE5_FWB-8.0
Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiWeb 8.0 Administrator
Validates the ability to deploy, configure, administer, and manage FortiWeb web application firewall devices to protect web application servers and APIs from threats. Designed for security professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining FortiWeb solutions in enterprise environments.
596 questions·75 minutes
Updated · Apr 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · FCP_FAZ_AD-7.4
Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiAnalyzer 7.4 Administrator (FCP_FAZ_AD-7.4)
Validates expertise in deploying, configuring, and administering FortiAnalyzer, including device registration, high availability, log management, and reporting. Earns credit toward the NSE 6 Network Security Specialist certification.
600 questions·65 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · FCP_FCT_AD-7.4
Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiClient EMS 7.4 Administrator (FCP_FCT_AD-7.4)
This certification validates expertise in deploying, configuring, and managing Fortinet's endpoint security solution using FortiClient and FortiClient EMS. It covers endpoint provisioning, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Security Fabric integration, and troubleshooting of EMS environments.
595 questions·65 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE6_FEDR-6.0
Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiEDR Administrator (NSE6_FEDR-6.0)
Validates the ability to deploy, configure, and manage Fortinet's FortiEDR endpoint detection and response solution. Covers FortiEDR system architecture, security policies, threat hunting, forensics analysis, integration, and troubleshooting.
600 questions·70 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE6-FML
Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiMail 7.4 Administrator
Validates the skills and knowledge required to deploy, configure, administer, and troubleshoot FortiMail devices to protect small to enterprise email networks from email-borne threats. Covers email security, spam detection, malware mitigation, encryption, and advanced FortiMail administration.
600 questions·65 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE 6
Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiSIEM 7.4 Analyst
Validates expertise in using FortiSIEM to search, enrich, and analyze security events. Covers applied knowledge of FortiSIEM analytics, incident detection and remediation, rules configuration, UEBA, and ZTNA integration.
600 questions·70 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE6_FSR-7.3
Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiSOAR 7.3 Administrator (NSE6_FSR-7.3)
Validates the ability to administer, configure, and manage FortiSOAR 7.3 environments, including incident response workflows, playbook automation, and security operations center (SOC) operations. Designed for security operations professionals working with Fortinet's SOAR platform.
600 questions·60 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE6_FVE-6.0
Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiVoice Administrator (NSE6_FVE-6.0)
Validates expertise in deploying, configuring, and managing Fortinet FortiVoice solutions. Covers VoIP administration, call routing, dial plan management, and integration with Fortinet security infrastructure.
597 questions·60 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE7_SOC_AR-7.6
Fortinet NSE 7 - Security Operations 7.6 Architect (NSE7_SOC_AR-7.6)
Validates expertise in designing, deploying, and managing a Fortinet SOC solution using FortiSIEM and FortiSOAR to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats. Covers security operations architecture, threat detection, incident response automation, and SOAR playbook development.
600 questions·75 minutes
Updated · Jun 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE 7
Fortinet NSE 7 – Network Security Architect
The NSE 7 Network Security Architect certification validates advanced skills in deploying, administering, and troubleshooting complex Fortinet security solutions. Candidates must pass at least one specialist exam covering areas such as Enterprise Firewall, SD-WAN, Zero Trust Access, OT Security, or Public Cloud Security.
600 questions·60–75 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE7_SAR
Fortinet NSE 7 – Network Security Architect (SASE)
Validates advanced skills in designing, deploying, and managing Fortinet Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions, including FortiSASE architecture, Secure Private Access, and security analytics. Targets network security architects and administrators responsible for enterprise SASE environments.
600 questions·60 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
Fortinet · NSE 7
Fortinet NSE 7 Network Security Architect—Public Cloud Security
Validates advanced skills in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Fortinet security solutions in public cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Covers FortiGate VM deployment, cloud automation tools, SD-WAN in the cloud, and FortiCNP risk management.
600 questions·60 minutes
Updated · May 202630 freeTry a question
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