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NSE 3 in Cybersecurity

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Description

The NSE 3 in Cybersecurity certification validates your ability to run high-level operations on a FortiGate device. This curriculum covers the fundamentals of operating the most common FortiGate features.

Who Should Attempt the Certification?

We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who need to perform high-level configuration and monitoring tasks on FortiGate devices. We also recommend this certification for network security administrators at small and medium-sized companies.

Program Requirements

To achieve this certification, you must pass the NSE 3 - FortiGate Operator online exam presented at the end of the course. The awarded certification will be active for 2 years from the date the course is completed.

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NSE 3 Exam FortiGate Operator

We recommend taking the associated NSE courses to prepare for the certification exam.

Digital Badges

You will receive digital badges in the following circumstances:

  • Exam badge: You receive an exam badge each time you pass any version of an exam.
  • Certification badge: You receive a certification badge once you achieve the requirements for the NSE 3 in Cybersecurity certification.

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

Recertification

To renew your NSE 3 in Cybersecurity certification, complete one of the following:

  • If your NSE 3 certification has expired, you must complete the FortiGate Operator course and pass the NSE 3 online exam.
  • If your NSE 3 certification is still active, you can extend the expiration date by two years from the date you complete one of the following requirements:
    • Complete the NSE 3 course and pass the online NSE 3 exam
    • Achieve or renew any NSE 3 to 7 certifications.
    • Pass any NSE 8 practical exam.

Achieving or renewing the NSE 3 certification automatically renews active NSE 1 and NSE 2 certifications.

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

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How to Enroll in the NSE Training

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

To learn how to create a FortiCloud account and log in to the Fortinet Training Institute, click here.

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

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