EDUCATION PATHWAY
Network Security
Network Security EDUCATION PATHWAYS
Training Institute
The purpose of Education Pathways is to create a career map through Fortinet’s Training Institute learning, allowing individuals
to navigate their educational journey from curriculum to careers. This education pathway focuses on Network Security and the
potential job opportunities that exist around the technology.
Network Security
Network security refers to the technologies and policies used to defend any network, network traffic, and network-accessible
assets from cyberattacks, unauthorized access, and data loss. It must protect at both the edge and inside the network, with a
layered approach.
Networks are continually growing and evolving, and new technologies increase the attack surface and open the door to
new threats. At the same time, cyber criminals are launching increasingly sophisticated attacks. The following are common
challenges to securing networks:
n Network performance slowdowns
n Sophisticated, targeted attacks
n Lack of visibility into the entire network
n Complexity: too many disparate products
n Shortage of IT professionals
Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework)
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework), published
by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in NIST Special Publication 800-181, is a nationally focused
resource that establishes a common lexicon to describe cybersecurity work, and workers, regardless of where, or for whom, the
work is performed.
NICE Framework—Work Roles
Work Roles act as the most detailed groupings of cybersecurity work comprised of specific knowledge, skills, and abilities
(KSAs) required to perform tasks. Work Roles are not specific job titles.
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Fortinet Training Institute courses and exams for the Network Security education pathway align to
the following NICE Framework Work Roles. All candidates should also complete the Cybersecurity
Security Fundamentals courses and the FortiGate Operator course.
Secure Wireless LAN
Enterprise Firewall
FortiAuthenticator
FortiGate Security
Support Engineer
Network Security
FortiClient EMS
Infrastructure
Administrator
FortiAnalyzer
FortiManager
FortiSwitch
LAN Edge
FortiGate
FortiNAC
SD-WAN
Cyber Defense Analyst
PR-CDA-001
✓ ✓ ✓
Cyber Defense Incident
Responder ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
PR-CIR-001
Cyber Defense
Infrastructure Support
Specialist ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
PR-INF-001
Enterprise Architect
SP-ARC-001
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Network Operations
Specialist ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
OM-NET-001
Security Architect
SP-ARC-002
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
System Administrator
OM-ADM-001
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Technical Support
Specialist ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
OM-STS-001
Threat/ Warning Analyst
AN-TWA-001
✓
Vulnerability Assessment
Analyst ✓ ✓
PR-VAM-001
NSE Certifications
Below is a list of all the NSE certifications along with requirements to achieve your certification. Click on the “Learn More”
links to access the self-paced courses and see detailed information on requirements, prerequisites, recertification, duration of
courses and labs, class schedules and more.
Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity Learn More
The Fortinet Certified Fundamentals (FCF) in Cybersecurity certification validates that you have mastered the technical skills
and knowledge that are required for any entry-level job role in cybersecurity. This curriculum will offer courses that cover today’s
threat landscape and the fundamentals of cybersecurity.
Candidates must successfully complete the core course and one elective course. This certification is valid for two years from
completion of the second course.
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CORE COURSE
Introduction to the Threat Landscape Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn about the cyberthreat landscape. This landscape includes the threats that endanger
computer networks, the cast of bad actors who are behind these threats, and the cybersecurity first principles that, if followed,
can keep you and your computer network safe.
ELECTIVE COURSES
Getting Started in Cybersecurity Learn More
This course is ideal for individuals in non-technical job positions that require a high-level understanding of the most important
technical fundamentals of cybersecurity. Examples of those job roles are security product salespeople and company CEOs.
Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity Learn More
This course is ideal for individuals in technical roles that require a more in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of
cybersecurity. This course is also ideal for people that want to pursue a technical job in cybersecurity.
Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity Learn More
The Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA) in Cybersecurity certification validates your ability to execute high-level operations on a
FortiGate device. This curriculum covers the fundamentals of operating the most common FortiGate features.
There is one certification within the FCA level. To achieve this certification, candidates must complete the FortiGate Operator
course and pass the exam. The FCA certification is valid for two years from the date of passing the FortiGate Operator exam.
FortiGate Operator Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to harden the security of your network by using the most common FortiGate features.
Through demos and interactive simulations, you will learn how to perform basic operation tasks on FortiGate.
Fortinet Certified Professional in Network Security Learn More
The Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Network Security certification validates your ability to secure networks and
applications by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet network security products. This curriculum will cover the day-to-
day tasks related to Fortinet network security devices.
You must pass the core exam and one elective exam.
CORE EXAM
FortiGate
ELECTIVE EXAMS
FortiClient
FortiManager
FortiAnalyzer Administrator
FortiAuthenticator
FortiNAC
FortiSwitch
Secure Wireless LAN
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RECOMMENDED TRAINING
FortiGate Security SKU: FT-FGT-SEC Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to use the most common FortiGate security features, including security profiles.
FortiGate Infrastructure SKU: FT-FGT-INF Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to use the most common FortiGate networking and infrastructure features.
FortiGate Immersion SKU: FT-NSE4-IMM Learn More
In this lab-only course, available for purchase only, candidates are assigned a series of do-it-yourself (DIY) configuration tasks in
a virtual lab environment.
FortiClient EMS SKU: FT-FCT Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to use the standalone FortiClient feature and deploy and provision FortiClient using the
FortiClient EMS solution.
FortiManager SKU: FT-FMG Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiManager for the centralized network administration of many FortiGate
devices.
FortiAnalyzer Administrator SKU: FT-FAZ-ADM Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to deploy, configure and secure FortiAnalyzer, as well as how to register and analyze
devices. Candidates will explore the fundamentals of the logging and reporting management capabilities included
in FortiAnalyzer.
FortiAuthenticator SKU: FT-FAC Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiAuthenticator for secure authentication and identity management.
FortiNAC SKU: FT-NAC Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to leverage the powerful and diverse capabilities of FortiNAC using best practices for
achieving visibility, control, and response.
FortiSwitch SKU: FT-FSW Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to deploy, provision, and manage a FortiSwitch with FortiGate using FortiLink.
Secure Wireless LAN SKU: FT-FWF Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot secure wireless LAN using an integrated
wireless solution.
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Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in Network Security Learn More
The Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) in Network Security certification validates your ability to design, administer,
monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet network security solutions. This curriculum covers network security infrastructures using
advanced Fortinet solutions.
You must pass a core exam and one elective exam.
CORE EXAM
Enterprise Firewall
ELECTIVE EXAMS
LAN Edge
Network Security Support Engineer
SD-WAN
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
Enterprise Firewall SKU: FT-EFW Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to implement and centrally manage an enterprise security infrastructure composed of
multiple FortiGate devices.
LAN Edge SKU: FT-SAC Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how FortiGate, FortiAP, FortiSwitch, and FortiAuthenticator enable secure connectivity over
wired and wireless networks. This course was formerly known as Secure Access.
Network Security Support Engineer SKU: FT-NST Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot the most common networking and security problems in a
Fortinet network security solution.
SD-WAN SKU: FT-SD-WAN Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn about common SD-WAN deployment scenarios using Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions.
Learn more about our NSE Certification Program
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