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Enterprise Firewall Administrator

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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 7 - Enterprise Firewall 7.6 Administrator

Status: Available

The Fortinet NSE 7 - Enterprise Firewall 7.6 Administrator exam evaluates your knowledge of, and expertise with, Fortinet solutions in enterprise security infrastructure environments.

This exam tests your applied knowledge of the integration, administration, troubleshooting, and central management of an enterprise firewall solution composed of FortiOS 7.6, FortiManager 7.6, and FortiAnalyzer 7.6.

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

Audience

The Fortinet NSE 7 - Enterprise Firewall 7.6 Administrator exam is intended for network and security professionals who are responsible for the design, administration, and support of an enterprise security infrastructure composed of many FortiGate devices.

Exam Details
Time allowed 70 minutes
Exam questions 30–40 questions
Scoring Pass or fail. A score report is available from your Pearson VUE account.
Language English, Japanese
Product version FortiOS 7.6, FortiManager 7.6, FortiAnalyzer 7.6
Exam Topics

Successful candidates have applied knowledge and skills in the following areas and tasks:

  • System configuration
    • Implement the Fortinet Security Fabric
    • Configure hardware acceleration on FortiGate
    • Configure different operation modes for an HA cluster
    • Implement enterprise networks using VLANs and VDOMs
    • Explain various use case scenarios of a secure network using Fortinet solutions
  • Central management
    • Implement central management
  • Security profiles
    • Manage SSL/SSH inspection profiles, based on a scenario
    • Use a combination of web filters, application control, and ISDB to secure a network
    • Integrate IPS to perform security checks in enterprise networks
  • Routing
    • Implement OSPF to route enterprise traffic
    • Implement BGP to route enterprise traffic
  • VPN
    • Implement IPsec VPN IKE version 2
    • Implement ADVPN to enable on-demand VPN tunnels between sites
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.

  • Enterprise Firewall 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiGate 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiManager 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.6—Administration Guide
  • FortiOS 7.6—New Features Guide
  • FortiOS 7.6—CLI Reference
  • FortiAnalyzer 7.6—Administration Guide
  • FortiAnalyzer 7.6—New Features Guide
  • FortiAnalyzer 7.6—CLI Reference
  • FortiManager 7.6—Administration Guide
  • FortiManager 7.6—New Features Guide
  • FortiManager 7.6—CLI Reference
Experience
  • 3 years of experience with networking
  • 3 years of experience with network security
  • 2 years of experience with FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
Exam Sample Questions

A set of sample questions is available from the Fortinet Training Institute. These questions represent the exam content in question type and content scope. However, the questions do not necessarily represent all the exam content, nor are they intended to assess your readiness to take the certification exam.

See the Fortinet Training Institute for the course that includes the sample questions

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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