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The Fortinet Certified Trainer (FCT) assessment is a trainer evaluation process in which each candidate has to prove their training delivery skills. The FCT assessment is a two-day assessment that evaluates the FCT candidate’s ability to maintain Fortinet’s quality standards in technical knowledge, skills and instructional abilities.

Who can apply?

The FCT assessment candidate should be a Fortinet employee or a candidate sponsored by an ATC who has submitted proof of reference, along with an online application form. An FCT candidate who wants to apply for an FCT assessment must meet the following knowledge and experience eligibility requirements:

  • Extensive technical knowledge and skills in network security and cybersecurity
  • Five years of relevant experience in network security and cybersecurity
  • Certification in the required NSE training courses
  • Five years of experience in training delivery in IT security
  • Demonstrable training facilitation and delivery skills

If you meet all of these requirements you can apply for the FCT assessment!

Please contact fct@fortinet.com for queries and suggestions.

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This exam is part of the following certification track:

Visit the Cybersecurity Certification page for information about certification requirements.

Fortinet NSE 6 - OT Security 7.6 Architect

Status: Coming Soon



The Fortinet NSE 6 - OT Security 7.6 Architect exam evaluates your knowledge of, and expertise with, Fortinet products in an OT environment.

The exam tests applied knowledge of the design, implementation, operation, and integration of an OT security solution consisting of FortiOS 7.6, FortiAnalyzer 7.6, and FortiNAC 7.6.

Once you pass the exam, you will receive the following exam badge:


Audience

The Fortinet NSE 6 - OT Security 7.6 Architect exam is intended for network and security professionals responsible for designing and implementing infrastructure containing many Fortinet devices.


Exam Details
Time allowed 65 minutes
Exam questions 35-40 questions
Scoring Pass or fail. A score report is available from your Pearson VUE account.
Language English
Product version FortiOS 7.6, FortiAnalyzer 7.6 and FortiNAC 7.6

Exam Topics

Successful candidates have applied knowledge and skills in the following areas and tasks:

  • Asset management
    • Explain OT standard and Fortinet compliance
    • Configure the security fabric for OT network
    • Implement device detection on FortiGate and FortiNAC
  • Network access control
    • Explain OT Ethernet concepts
    • Configure network segmentation schemas
    • Configure network access authentication
  • Network security
    • Configure security inspections for industrial protocols
    • Configure virtual patching
    • Configure automation
  • Monitoring and risk assessment
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    • Create FortiAnalyzer event handlers
    • Perform risk assessment and management
    • Analyze security reports from FortiAnlayzer

Training Resources

The following resources are recommended for attaining the knowledge and skills that are covered on the exam. The recommended training is available as a foundation for exam preparation. In addition to training, you are strongly encouraged to have hands-on experience with the exam topics and objectives.

  • OT Security 7.6 Architect course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiAnalyzer 7.6 Analyst course and hands-on labs
  • FortiNAC 7.6 Administartor course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS—Administration Guide 7.6
  • FortiOS—CLI Reference 7.6
  • FortiAnalyzer—Administration Guide 7.6
  • FortiSIEM—User Guide

Experience

Familiarity with the design, implementation, and integration of the Fortinet solution in an OT infrastructure.

Fortinet NSE 6 - OT Security 7.2 Architect

Status: Available until November 30, 2025



The Fortinet NSE 6 - OT Security 7.2 Architect exam evaluates your knowledge of, and expertise with, Fortinet products in an OT environment.

The exam tests applied knowledge of the design, implementation, operation, and integration of an OT security solution consisting of FortiOS 7.2.0, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0, FortiSIEM 6.5.0, and FortiNAC 8.5.

Once you pass the exam, you will receive the following exam badge:


Audience

The Fortinet NSE 6 - OT Security 7.2 Architect exam is intended for network and security professionals responsible for designing and implementing infrastructure containing many Fortinet devices.


Exam Details
Time allowed 60 minutes
Exam questions 35-40 questions
Scoring Pass or fail. A score report is available from your Pearson VUE account.
Language English
Product version FortiOS 7.2.0, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0, FortiSIEM 6.5.0, and FortiNAC 8.5

Exam Topics

Successful candidates have applied knowledge and skills in the following areas and tasks:

  • Asset management
    • Explain OT fundamentals and concept
    • Explain the OT architecture with Fortinet products
    • Configure the security fabric for OT network
    • Implement device detection
    • Caterorize devices for OT asset management
  • Network access control
    • Apply authentication to control access to devices
    • Configure internal segmentation
    • Explain Industrial Ethernet protocols
    • Describe OT Availability and Redundancy
    • Explain Industrial Ethernet networks
  • OT network protection
    • Identify industrial protocols and signatures
    • Implement IPS to secure OT networks
    • Implement Application control in OT networks
    • Configure OT firewall and security policies
  • Monitoring and risk assessment
    • Implement logging and monitoring with FortiAnalyzer and FortiSIEM
    • Customize and generate reports
    • Configure security automation with FortiAnalyzer and FortiSIEM
    • Perform risk assessment and management

Training Resources

The following resources are recommended for attaining the knowledge and skills that are covered on the exam. The recommended training is available as a foundation for exam preparation. In addition to training, you are strongly encouraged to have hands-on experience with the exam topics and objectives.

  • OT Security 7.2 course and hands-on labs
  • FortiGate 7.4 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiAnalyzer 7.4 Analyst course and hands-on labs
  • FortiSIEM 7.2 Analyst course and hands-on labs
  • FortiNAC 7.2 course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS—Administration Guide 7.2.0
  • FortiOS—CLI Reference 7.2.0
  • FortiAnalyzer—Administration Guide 7.2.0
  • FortiSIEM—User Guide
  • FortiNAC 8.5—Administration & Operation Guide

Experience

Familiarity with design, implementation, and integration of the Fortinet solution in an OT infrastructure.

Exam Sample Questions

A set of sample questions is available from the Fortinet Training Institute. These questions represent the exam content in question type and content scope. However, the questions do not necessarily represent all the exam content, nor are they intended to assess your readiness to take the certification exam.

See the Fortinet Training Institute for the course that includes the sample questions

Examination Policies and Procedures

The Fortinet Training Institute recommends that you review the exam policies and procedures before you register for the exam. Access important information on the Fortinet Training Institute Policies page, and find answers to common questions on the FAQ page.

Questions?

If you have more questions about the NSE Certification Program, contact us through the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk page.

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