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As companies around the world continue to invest in their security infrastructures, they are also looking for a ways to validate the knowledge and skills of their network security staff. In response to this, Fortinet has introduced the Fortinet Certification Program which provides validation of knowledge and skills as they pertain to the Fortinet family of products and services. Select the links below to explore the details of the Fortinet certification designations.

Certification Overview Fortinet Certified Network Security Associate (FCNSA) Fortinet Certified Network Security Professional (FCNSP)

Fortinet Certified Network Security Associate - Overview

As companies around the world continue to invest in their security infrastructures, they are also looking for a ways to validate the knowledge and skills of their network operations staff. In response to this, Fortinet has recently introduced the Fortinet Certified Network Security Associate designation (FCNSA). This designation certifies that individuals have the expertise necessary to manage the day-to-day operations of FortiGate devices in support of specific corporate policies. Certification not only enriches an individual's professional development, but it also offers many benefits to an organization by providing a reliable benchmark to evaluate skills and knowledge.

Individuals with the FCNSA designation need to have a solid understanding of the day-to-day configuration and monitoring of FortiGate devices as well as a general understanding of the entire Fortinet product family of services and hardware.

To help candidates gain the skills and understanding necessary to prepare for the FCNSA examination, Fortinet has developed a "roadmap to success," listing a variety of resources as well as an "exam overview" which provides important exam information such as time limit, passing score, topic list etc.

     FCNSA Roadmap       FCNSA Exam Overview

Candidates who obtain the FCNSA designation receive a certification ID number, FCNSA certificate and access to logos that can be used to promote their status as an FCNSA.

Fortinet Certified Network Security Professional - Overview

The FCNSP designation certifies that individuals have the expertise necessary for the installation and configuration of all FortiGate features and functionality. FCNSP's are able to configure multiple FortiGates taking advantage of features for large-scale environments such as HA and redundant VPNs. In addition to FortiGate devices Fortinet Certified Network Security Professionals have a good working knowledge of other Fortinet products such as FortiManager and FortiLog.

To help candidates gain the skills and understanding necessary to prepare for the FCNSP examination, Fortinet has developed a "roadmap to success," listing a variety of resources as well as an "exam overview" which provides important exam information such as time limit, passing score, topic list etc.