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NSE 4 Network Security Professional

Description

The NSE 4 Network Security Professional designation recognizes the ability to install and manage the day-to-day configuration, monitoring, and operation of a FortiGate device to support specific corporate network security policies.

Who Should Attempt the NSE 4 Certification?

Network and security professionals involved in the day-to-day management, implementation, and administration of a security infrastructure using FortiGate devices

Program Requirements
NSE 4 designation is earned by passing the NSE 4 certification exam:
  • Exam code: NSE4_FGT-6.0
  • Exam name: Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiOS 6.0
The NSE 4 certification exam is available at a Pearson VUE test center.

The courses FortiGate Security and FortiGate Infrastructure are highly recommended to prepare candidates for the NSE 4 certification exam. Product version 6.0.

About the NSE 4 Exam
  • Language: English and Japanese
  • Available at: Pearson VUE Test Centers worldwide
  • Number of questions (FortiOS 6.0): 70
  • Time allowed to complete: 120 minutes total test time
How to Enroll in NSE 4 Training?

To enroll in the NSE 4 courses, candidates must have an account on the NSE Institute. If the candidate is a partner, they must enter through the partner portal.

  • Partners: https://partnerportal.fortinet.com/
  • All others: https://training.fortinet.com/

Partners, customers, and employees must access the NSE Institute through the portals listed above to receive credit towards their standing with Fortinet. Candidates must use their company email address to register.

Once logged in the NSE Institute, use the following link to enroll in this class through the NSE Institute: NSE 4

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Certification

NSE 4 certification is achieved upon passing the NSE 4 certification exam. NSE 4 certification is valid for 2 years.

Recertification
  • Candidates can renew their NSE 4 certification by taking the current NSE 4 exam at a Pearson VUE center.
  • Obtaining NSE 7 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 4 certification, if their NSE 4 certification has not expired.
  • Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 4 certification, even if their NSE 4 certification has expired.

About NSE Certification Exams
  • Available at: Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide
  • 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 multiple select
  • Time required between attempts: 15 days
  • Transcript and Certificate: After passing the exam, the candidates Fortinet NSE Institute transcript is updated within five business days, and they will be able to download a printable certificate from the NSE Institute
Contact Us

If you have more questions, please contact your regional coordinator:

  • Americas: traning@fortinet.com
  • EMEA: emeatraining@fortinet
  • APAC: apactraining@fortinet
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