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NSE 8 Fortinet Network Security Expert

Description

The NSE 8 Fortinet Network Security Expert designation recognizes your comprehensive knowledge of network security design, configuration, and troubleshooting for complex networks. To attempt the exam, you must have industry experience.

Who Should Attempt the NSE 8 Certification

We recommend this course for networking and security experts who use Fortinet solutions. In addition to formal training, you should have experience with a variety of complex networks, and can solve complicated security problems.

Program Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take the Fortinet NSE 8 written exam. However, you must take the NSE 8 written exam before you can take the Fortinet NSE 8 practical exam. The written exam is not a certification by itself. You must pass both the written exam and practical exam to obtain NSE 8 certification.

To prepare for the exams, we recommend that you take the NSE 4 to NSE 7 training courses and have comprehensive experience using Fortinet producsts in a production environment. The courses are optional.


About the NSE 8 Written Exam

The written exam is available worldwide, through Pearson VUE test center. After you successfully pass the written exam, you must purchase your seat to schedule the practical exam. Contact your regional Fortinet Training coordinator to schedule and coordinate the NSE 8 practical. Practical exams are available onsite at designated Fortinet NSE 8 test location.


The written exam contains questions about design scenarios with exhibits, configuration extracts, and troubleshooting scenarios that assess your security networking and Fortinet solution knowledge and experience. You are not allowed to bring reference materials in to the exam room.

  • Name: NSE 8 - Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam (810).
  • Available worldwide at: Pearson VUE Test Centers
  • Number of questions: 60
  • Time allowed to complete: 120 minutes
  • Scoring method: Answers must be 100% correct for credit. There are no partial credit given or deductions for incorrect answers. You will receive a document containing a general pass or fail result, and indication as to which sections you passed or failed.
  • Type of questions: Multiple choice and multiple select
  • Time required between attempts: 15 days

About the NSE 8 Practical Exam

The practical exam is an in-person test. We offer multiple NSE 8 test locations across the world. The practical exam is a two-day, hands-on evaluation. During the practical exam, you must successfully configure and validate a complete network topology involving multiple Fortinet products.

  • Available at: Fortinet offices – Check the schedule for upcoming sessions
  • Number of tasks: 38
  • Time allowed to complete: 2 days, proctored
  • Scoring method: Answers must be 100% correct for credit. There are no partial credit given or deductions for incorrect answers.
  • Type of tasks: Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting
  • Time required between attempts: 15 days
  • Scoring: You will receive a document containing a general pass or fail result. No further details or assistance will be provided.
  • Number of attempts allowed: 3 attempts
Written Practice Exam

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Upcoming Practical Exams

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NSE 8 Public Handbook

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Certification
  • To obtain certification, you must pass both the NSE 8 written exam and practical exam. You must complete the practical exam within two years of completing the written exam.
  • NSE 8 certification is valid for two years from the date of completion.
Recertification
  • You can renew your certification by taking the current NSE 8 written exam at a Pearson VUE test center, as long as your certification has not expired.
  • Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews all of the other NSE certification levels you previously earned regardless of whether those certifications have expired.
  • if your NSE 8 certification has expired, you will need to retake both the written and the practical exams to recertify.

Contact Us

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

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