The FCP in Network Security certification validates your ability to secure networks and applications by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet network security products. This curriculum will cover the day-to-day tasks related to Fortinet network security devices.
We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to deploy, manage, and analyze Fortinet network security devices.
Recommended training for this certification
You must successfully pass a core exam and one elective exam within two years.
Core exam:
- Fortinet NSE 4–FortiOS (FortiGate Security and FortiGate Infrastructure)
- FCP- FortiGate Administrator
Elective exams:
- NSE 5 FortiAnalyzer (version 7.0 or older)
- NSE 6 FortiAnalyzer Administrator / FCP - FortiAnalyzer Administrator
- NSE 6 FortiAuthenticator / FCP - FortiAuthenticator Administrator
- NSE 5 FortiClient EMS / FCP - FortiClient EMS Administrator
- NSE 5 FortiManager / FCP - FortiManager Administrator
- NSE 6 FortiNAC
- NSE 6 FortiSwitch
- NSE 6 Secure Wireless LAN
You will receive a digital exam badge each time you pass any version of the above exams. You will also receive a digital certification badge once you have achieved the certification.
To prepare for the certification exams, we recommend that you take the associated NSE courses. The courses are optional.
The expiration date of the certification received under these conditions will be two years after you pass the second exam.
Exams
- Available worldwide at: Pearson VUE test centers and OnVUE
- Scoring method: Answers must be 100% correct for credit. No partial credit is given. There are no deductions for incorrect answers.
- Type of questions: Multiple choice and multiple select
- Time required between attempts: 15 days
- Transcript and certificate: Your Fortinet Training Institute transcript is updated within five business days after you pass the exam. After that, you will be able to download a printable certificate from the Fortinet Training Institute.
About the FCP in Network Security Exams Fortinet NSE 6—FortiAnalyzer 7.2 Administrator
- Exam series: NSE6_FAZ-7.2
- Number of questions: 30
- Exam time: 60 minutes
- Language: English, Japanese
- Product version: FortiAnalyzer 7.2
- Status: Available until August 31, 2024
FCP - FortiAnalyzer 7.4 Administrator
- Exam series: FCP_FAZ_AD-7.4
- Number of questions: 35
- Exam time: 65 minutes
- Language: English and French
- Product version: FortiOS 7.4.1, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.1
- Status: Available
FCP—FortiAuthenticator 6.5
- Exam series: FCP_FAC-AD6.5
- Number of questions: 30
- Exam time: 60 minutes
- Language: English
- Product version: FortiAuthenticator 6.5
- Status: Available
FCP—FortiClient EMS 7.2
- Exam series: FCP_FCT_AD-7.2
- Number of questions: 30
- Exam time: 60 minutes
- Language: English
- Product version: FortiClient EMS 7.2
- Status: Available
FCP - FortiManager 7.4 Administrator Exam series: FCP_FMG_AD-7.4 Number of questions: 35 Exam time: 70 minutes Language: English Product version: FortiManager 7.4.1, FortiOS 7.4.1 Status: Available
Fortinet NSE 6—FortiNAC 7.2
- Exam series: NSE6_FNC-7.2
- Number of questions: 30
- Exam time: 60 minutes
- Language: English
- Product version: FortiNAC 7.2
- Status: Available
Fortinet NSE 6—FortiSwitch 7.2
- Exam series: NSE6_FSW-7.2
- Number of questions: 32
- Exam time: 70 minutes
- Language: English, Japanese
- Product version: FortiOS 7.2
- Status: Available
Fortinet NSE 6—Secure Wireless LAN 6.4
- Exam series: NSE6_FWF-6.4
- Number of questions: 30
- Exam time: 60 minutes
- Language: English
- Product version: FortiOS 6.4
- Status: Available
These exams are available at Pearson VUE until the last delivery date listed. Exam appointments can be scheduled, rescheduled or cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the last delivery date, subject to seat availability.
Fortinet NSE 4—FortiOS 7.2
- Exam series: NSE4_FGT-7.2
- Number of questions: 60
- Exam time: 105 minutes
- Language: English, Japanese
- Product version: FortiOS 7.2
- Status: Available until July 31, 2024
Fortinet NSE 5—FortiManager 7.2
- Exam series: NSE5_FMG-7.2
- Number of questions: 35
- Exam time: 70 minutes
- Language: English, Japanese
- Product version: FortiManager 7.2
- Status: Available until August 31, 2024
Recertification
If your FCP in Network Security certification has expired, you must pass one core exam and one elective exam within two years of difference to earn active status.
If your FCP in Network Security certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to two years from the date you complete one of the following requirements:
- Passing the core exam and one elective exam within two years of difference.
- Passing the core exam or one elective exam for the FCSS in Network Security certification.
If your FCP in Network Security certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to three years from the date you achieve or renew the FCX in Cybersecurity certification.
Passing any of the FCP exams recertifies your FCF and FCA certifications if they are still active.