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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
  • Scoring Method: Answers must be 100% correct for credit; there is no partial credit 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: Upon passing the exam, your Fortinet NSE Institute transcript will be updated within five business days and you will be able to download a printable certificate from the NSE Institute
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 a candidate as  logged in the NSE Institute, they must use the following link to enroll in this class through the NSE Institute: NSE 4

For additional help, contact your regional training team:

  • training@fortinet.com – the Americas
  • apactraining@fortinet.com – Asia, Pacific, India
  • emeatraining@fortinet.com – Europe, Middle East, Africa

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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.

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