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883 - Security Operations

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Certification

This exam is part of the following certification track:

Visit the Cybersecurity Certification page for information about certification requirements.

Exams available at Pearson VUE are listed below. Select an exam to view the details.

Fortinet NSE 8 - Security Operations Practical Exam

Status: Coming Soon

The Fortinet NSE 8 - Security Operations exam evaluates your comprehensive knowledge of network security design, configuration, and troubleshooting for complex networks in security operations solutions. To attempt this exam, you must have industry experience.

Once you pass the exam, you will receive the following exam badge:

Audience

The Fortinet NSE 8 - Security Operations exam is intended for networking and security experts who use Fortinet security operations solutions. In addition to formal training, you should have experience with a variety of complex networks and be able to solve complicated security problems.

Exam Details
Exam name Fortinet NSE 8 - Secure Networking
Format Onsite and online through the Fortinet Training Institute (proctored through ProctorU)
Cost US$800 per exam
Language English
Number of tasks To be communicated per exam
Appointment time To be communicated per exam
Task scoring method Partial credits are available for select tasks. There are no deductions for incorrect answers.
Task types Hands-on configuration, troubleshooting, drag and drop, and multiple choice
Time required between unsuccessful attempts 30 days
Time for acknowledgment and training transcripts to be updated with exam grade 30 days
Scoring Pass or fail
Products All products in the Core exam, FortiSIEM 7.4, FortiSOAR 7.6, FortiEDR 7.0, FortiManager 7.6, and FortiAnalyzer 7.6
Exam Topics

The tasks listed in this table represent potential content areas covered in this exam. Your knowledge and skills in these areas will be assessed through design, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks.

Automation (23% of the exam)
Tasks Details
Configuration management and scripting
  • FortiManager Jinja scripting
  • FortiManager provisioning templates
  • Fortinet APIs
Workflow automation and orchestration
  • Automated incident response
  • Automation connectors
  • FortiAnalyzer playbooks
  • Fortinet Security Fabric
  • Outbreak alerts
  • Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) playbooks
  • Workflows and workspaces
  • FortiSIEM automation service
Analytics and reporting (26% of the exam)
Tasks Details
Data processing and reporting
  • Configuration management database (CMDB)
  • Compliance reports
  • Custom log parsers
  • Datasets
  • FortiAnalyzer custom reports
  • FortiSIEM analytics
  • FortiSOAR reports
  • Hcache
  • Incident reporting
  • Security information and event management (SIEM) parsers and monitors
  • SQL
  • Dashboards
Security incident analysis
  • Case management
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR) security incidents
  • Indicators of compromise (IOC)
  • Investigation View
  • Searches and filters
  • SIEM analytics search
Threat handling (29% of the exam)
Tasks Details
Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
  • EDR threat hunting
  • extended Detection and response (XDR)
  • Device isolation and remediation
  • FortiEDR Connect
Incident response (IR) and management
  • Incident response
  • War rooms
  • Simulation mode
  • Incident handling and response frameworks
Prevention and control
  • Application communication control
  • Application control
  • Device control
  • Execution prevention
  • Exfiltration prevention
  • Prevention mode
  • Ransomware prevention
  • Suspicious indicator blocking
  • Vulnerability management
Infrastructure (22% of the exam)
Tasks Details
Access control and platform management
  • Advanced health system
  • CMDB
  • FortiSIEM collectors
  • Device support advanced operations
  • HTTP generic poller
  • Multi-tenancy
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Security management
  • Segmented network support
High availability (HA)
  • FortiEDR HA
  • FortiAnalyzer HA
  • FortiManager HA
  • FortiSOAR HA
  • FortiSIEM HA
FortiSOAR GUI management
  • Application Editor
  • Content Hub
  • Modules
  • Policy Analyzer management extension application (MEA)
  • Queue, shift, and leave management
  • Rules, reports, and dashboards
  • Solution packs
  • Widgets
Training Resources

The following resources are recommended for attaining the knowledge and skills that are covered on the exam. The recommended training is available as a foundation for exam preparation. In addition to training, you are strongly encouraged to have hands-on experience with the exam topics and objectives.

  • NSE 8 - Immersion course
Experience

You should have experience with a variety of complex networks and be able to solve complicated security problems.

Examination Policies and Procedures

The Fortinet Training Institute recommends that you review the exam policies and procedures before you register for the exam. Access important information on the Fortinet Training Institute Policies page, and find answers to common questions on the FAQ page.

Questions?

If you have more questions about the NSE Certification Program, contact us through the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk page.

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