Network Security Expert Learning Path The Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) is a new, 8-level certification program designed for technical professionals interested in independent validation of their network security skills and experience. The program includes a wide range of self-paced and instructor led courses, as well as practical, experiential exercises that demonstrate mastery of complex network security concepts. The program is open to Fortinet customers, partners and employees and enables participants to fully exploit the power of Fortinets network security platform and be recognized in the industry among an elite group of security professionals. This document describes steps prospective NSEs should follow while completing this program. NSE 1 Completion of this step is achieved by completing each module within in the FCSA training bundle. The FCSA program is accessed via the Fortinet Learning Center (FLC) at http://www.fortinet.com/training. Once at the FLC homepage, complete the following steps to register for this training:

1. Click Learning and Metrics 2. Click Catalog 3. Click Bundles (tab) 4. Scroll to Fortinet Sales Training and enroll

NSE 2 Completion of this step is achieved by meeting the requirements of NSE 1 and successfully passing the Fortinet Certified Network Security Associate (FCNSA) Exam. We recommend students complete the FCNSA Preparation Course prior to purchasing and taking the exam at a Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com/fortinet/) testing center. FCNSA course may be taken self-paced online with a proctored lab or as an instrurcor-led training ession. You can purchase and enroll yourself in either the FCNSA Bundle/Facilitated Lab or check the FLC instructor-led training schedule for an upcoming class. To located an instructor version of the FCNSA Class, complete the following steps

1. Login to the FLC 2. Click Learning and Metrics 3. Click Catalog

4. Click Featured Courses (tab) 5. Scroll to FortiGate Multi-Threat Security Systems 01

(FCNSA Prep) then select an available class. Complete the following steps to take the FCNSA Prep Class in a self-paced online format:

1. Login to the FLC 2. Click Learning and Metrics 3. Click Catalog 4. Click Bundles (tab) 5. Locate and click the FCNSA Bundle 6. Register for the FCNSA Bundle 7. Complete all 10 training modules in the course 8. Register for the FCNSA Proctored Lab by:

a. Repeat steps 1-3 above b. Click Features Courses (tab) c. Locate, register and attend the FCNSA

Facilitated Lab 9. Purchase the FCNSA Exam Voucher either through

the reselling channel or the FLC. To locate an exam voucher in the FLC, navigate to the Catalog as described above, click Alphabetically, then search for FCNSA Voucher.

NSE 3 Completion of this step is achieved by meeting the requirements of previous NSE levels and successfully Silver Status on the Fortinet discussion forums (http://support.fortinet.com/forum/).

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NSE 4 Completion of this step is achieved by meeting the requirements of previous NSE levels then passing the Fortinet Certified Network Security Professional (FCNSP) exam at a Pearson VUE testing center. Completing the FCNSP preparation process is very similar to the FCNSA described in NSE 2 above; the only difference is search for FCNSP where appropriate.

NSE 5 Completion of this step is achieved by meeting the requirements of previous NSE levels, completing the FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer classes, then passing both the FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer specialist exams administered in the FLC. Completing the FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer class is a prerequisite to taking their associated exam. Complete the following steps to register for either class:

1. Login to the FLC and Navigate to the Catalog as described earlier in this document.

2. Click Featured Courses (tab) 3. Locate, register for and complete the FortiManager

and FortiAnalyzer classes. 4. Complete both the FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer

exams on the FLC. Note: The FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer exams will be

written for FortiOS v5.2 and will be available in early Q4 2014. People who complete v5.0 of both classes prior to that time will be allowed to take v5.2 of the exams.

NSE 6 Completion of this step is achieved by meeting the requirements of previous NSE levels, completing the FortiOS Troubleshooting class, then passing the associated FLC-administered exam. Completing the Troubleshooting Class is a prerequisite for taking the exam. Navigate to the Course Catalog Featured Courses tab as described earlier in this document, then register for and complete the FortiOS Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Class. Note: The troubleshooting class is only offered in a

classroom setting and the exam for this class will be published on FortiOS v5.2 in early Q4 2014. People who complete either v5.0 or 5.2 of this class will be eligible to take the exam once it is published.

NSE 7 Completion of this step is achieved by meeting the requirements of previous NSE levels and successfully Gold Status on the Fortinet discussion forums.

NSE 8 Completion of this step is achieved by meeting the requirements of previous NSE levels and successfully passing both an oral examination and practical exam. Content for the NSE 8 is currently being written and additional details will be available in Q3 2014.

NSE Path Prerequisites In order to help students prepare for the NSE curriculum in a timely manner, the table below lists prerequisites for each module and provides suggestions on how to maximize your study time.

Step Prerequisite When to begin this training

NSE 1 None Anytime

NSE 2 None Anytime

NSE 3 None Anytime

NSE 4 FCNSA

Online/class work may be taken at any time however, the FCNSA lab must be completed before taking he FCNSP lab.

NSE 5 FCNSP Upon completing the FCNSP course and lab sessions.

NSE 6 FCNSP At least 90 days after completing FCNSP.

NSE 7 None Anytime

NSE 8 NSE 7 At least 90 days after completing NSE 6.