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OT Security Architect

Blocks

Certification

This exam is part of the following certification track:

Visit the Cybersecurity Certification page for information about certification requirements.

Fortinet NSE I - OT Security 7.6 Architect

Status: Available

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

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

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

Audience

The Fortinet NSE I - OT Security 7.6 Architect exam is intended for network and security professionals responsible for designing and implementing OT infrastructure security with 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, FortiSIEM 7.4, 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
    • Fortinet Security Fabric for an 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
    • 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
  • FortiGate 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiAnalyzer 7.6 Analyst course and hands-on labs
  • FortiSIEM 7.6 Analyst course and hands-on labs
  • FortiNAC 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.6.0—Administration Guide
  • FortiOS 7.6—CLI Reference Guide
  • FortiAnalyzer 7.6—Administration Guide
  • FortiSIEM 7.4—User Guide
  • FortiNAC-F 7.6—Administration Guide
Experience

A minimum of 2 years of experience in design, implementation, and integration of the Fortinet solution in an OT infrastructure is recommended.

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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