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FortiSwitch 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 5 - FortiSwitch 7.6 Administrator
Status: Available

The Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiSwitch 7.6 Administrator exam evaluates your knowledge of, and expertise with, FortiSwitch devices.

The exam tests applied knowledge of the FortiSwitch management mode, provisioning over the FortiLink protocol, configuration, operation, and day-to-day administration, and includes supported deployment topologies, operational scenarios, configuration extracts, and troubleshooting captures. This exam also tests knowledge of FortiSwitch deployed in standalone mode.

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

Audience

The Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiSwitch 7.6 Administrator exam is intended for network and security professionals responsible for the deployment, configuration, and management of FortiSwitch devices in a network security infrastructure.

Exam Details
Time allowed 60-70 minutes
Exam questions 35-40 questions
Scoring Pass or fail. A score report is available from your Pearson VUE account.
Language English and Japanese
Product version FortiSwitchOS 7.6, FortiOS 7.6
Exam Topics

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

  • FortiSwitch concepts
    • Configure VLANs using FortiSwitch
    • Use QoS and LLDP-MED on FortiSwitch
    • Configure the ports required for stack deployment
    • Configure switching and routing on FortiSwitch
    • Configure STP to prevent network loops
    • Configure switch ports, split port, and available transceivers
  • Deployment and management
    • Configure and provision FortiSwitch
    • Deploy FortiSwitch supported deployment topologies
    • Deploy and configure FortiSwitch in a multi-tenancy environment
  • Layer 2 control and security
    • Use port security options on FortiSwitch
    • Use filtering and antispoofing techniques on FortiSwitch
    • Use ACLs, security profiles, and VLAN security mechanisms on FortiSwitch
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting
    • Use packet capturing methods to monitor and troubleshoot traffic issues
    • Troubleshoot FortiLink issues
    • Use tools to view and extract network information from FortiSwitch
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.

  • FortiSwitch 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiSwitch 7.6—Administration Guide
  • FortiLink Guide 7.6—Administration Guide
  • FortiSwitchOS 7.6—CLI Reference
Experience

Minimum of six months of hands-on experience with FortiSwitch devices deployed in a network is recommended.

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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