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NSE 5 Network Security Analyst

Description

The NSE 5 Network Security Analyst designation recognizes the ability to centrally manage, analyze, and report upon your network environement using Fortinet security devices. This designation is recognized after the candidate achieves at least two NSE 5 Specialist certifications.

Who Should Attempt the NSE 5 Certification?

Network and security professionals who require the expertise to centrally manage, analyze, and report upon Fortinet security devices.

Program Requirements
The NSE 5 Certification requires passing a minimum of any two Fortinet specialist exams:
  • FortiAnalyzer 6.0 Specialist exam
  • FortiManager 6.0 Specialist exam
  • FortiSIEM 5.1 Specialist exam

These exams are available at Pearson VUE test centers.

The corresponding courses to each of these technologies are highly recommended, but not required, to take the exams.

About the NSE 5 Exams

The NSE 5 Certification is earned by passing two or more separate specialist exams. Specialist designation is earned by successfully passing one of the product-specific exams:

FortiAnalyzer 6.0 Specialist exam
  • Number of questions: 25
  • Time allowed to complete: 50 minutes total test time
FortiManager 6.0 Specialist exam
  • Number of questions: 35
  • Time allowed to complete: 70 minutes total test time
FortiSIEM 5.1 Specialist exam
  • Number of questions: 30
  • Time allowed to complete: 60 minutes total test time
General description:
  • Language: English and Japanese
  • Available at: Pearson VUE Test Centers worldwide
  • 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 5 Training?

To enroll in the NSE 5 courses, candidates must have an account on the NSE Institute. If the candidates is a partner, they must enter through the partner portal. Everyone else can enters through the NSE Institute website.

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

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

Once you’ve logged into the NSE Institute, use the following link to enroll in a FortiAnalyzer or FortiManager class through the NSE Institute: NSE 5

For additional help, contact your regional training administrator:

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

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Certification
  • The NSE 5 certification requires passing two different NSE 5 specialist exams.
  • The NSE 5 certification is valid for two years

Recertification

  • Candidates can renew their NSE 5 certification by taking the current NSE 5 specialist exams at a Pearson VUE center.
  • Obtaining NSE 7 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 5 certification, if their NSE 5 certification has not expired.
  • Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 5 certification, even if their NSE 5 certification has expired.

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