Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist Secure Networking

	As of July 15, 2026, the Fortinet NSE Certification program will change from five to eight certification levels. For details about the new program and certification requirements, visit https://www.fortinet.com/nse-training-update.

Description

The FCSS in Secure Networking certification validates your ability to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet network security solutions. This curriculum covers network security infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions.

Who Should Attempt the FCSS in Secure Networking Certification?

We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to design, manage, support, and analyze advanced Fortinet network security solutions.

Program Requirements

To achieve this certification, you must pass one NSE 6 exam and the NSE 7 exam within two years. The certification will be active for two years from the date of the second exam.

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NSE 6 Exams	Fortinet NSE 6 - LAN Edge Architect Fortinet NSE 6 - Network Security Support Engineer Fortinet NSE 6 - OT Security
NSE 7 Exam	Fortinet NSE 7 - Enterprise Firewall Administrator

To prepare for the certification exams, we recommend that you take the associated NSE courses.

Digital Badges

You will receive digital badges under the following circumstances:

Exam badge: Each time you pass any version of the exam included in FCSS in Secure Networking.
Certification badge: Once you achieve the requirements for the FCSS in Secure Networking certification.

For more information, see the following knowledge base article in the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk.

Recertification

If your FCSS in Secure Networking certification has expired, you must pass one NSE 6 exam and the NSE 7 exam within two years apart to renew your certification.
While your FCSS in Secure Networking certification is still active, you can extend the expiration date by two years from the date you complete the following requirement:

Pass any one NSE 6 exam and the NSE 7 exam from the FCSS in Secure Networking certification track before the expiry date.

While your FCSS in Secure Networking certification is still active, you can extend the expiration date by three years from the date you achieve or recertify the FCX in Cybersecurity certification.
Passing one NSE 6 exam or the NSE 7 exam recertifies your FCP in Secure Networking, FCF, and FCA certifications if they are still active.

For more information, see the following knowledge base article in the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk.

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Book the Exam

Book your NSE Certification exam at Pearson VUE

About NSE Certification 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 drag-and-drop.
Time required between attempts: 15 days
Digital badges: Your Fortinet Training Institute account is updated within five business days after you pass the exam.
Once an exam has been counted towards certification, it cannot be used again to renew the same certification.
You cannot retake an exam you have already passed.

How to Enroll in the FCSS Training

The FCSS courses are available on the Fortinet Training Institute library here.

If you are a customer or a public user, you must first create an account on the Fortinet Training Institute. You must use your company email address to register.
If you are a partner, you must first create an account on the Partner Portal. You must use your company email address to register.

If you have questions, visit the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk page.

As of July 15, 2026, the Fortinet NSE Certification program will change from five to eight certification levels. For details about the new program and certification requirements, visit https://www.fortinet.com/nse-training-update.