NSE 7 Network Security Architect-Enterprise Firewall: Exam Description
NSE 7 Network Security Architect-Enterprise Firewall: Exam Description
NSE 7 Certification
The Fortinet Network Security Architect designation identifies your advanced skills in deploying, administering, and
troubleshooting Fortinet security solutions. Fortinet recommends this certification for network and security
professionals who are involved in the advanced administration and support of security infrastructures using Fortinet
solutions. Visit the Fortinet NSE Certification Program page for information about certification requirements.
The exam tests applied knowledge of the integration, administration, troubleshooting, and central management of an
enterprise firewall solution composed of FortiOS 7.0.1, FortiManager 7.0.1, and FortiAnalyzer 7.0.1.
Audience
The Fortinet NSE 7—Enterprise Firewall 7.0 exam is intended for network and security professionals who are
responsible for the design, administration, and support of an enterprise security infrastructure composed of many
FortiGate devices.
Exam Details
Scoring Pass or fail, a score report is available from your Pearson VUE account
Exam Topics
Successful candidates have applied knowledge and skills in the following areas and tasks:
l System and session troubleshooting
l Implement the Fortinet Security Fabric
l Diagnose and troubleshoot resource problems using built-in tools
l Diagnose and troubleshoot connectivity problems using built-in tools
l Troubleshoot different operation modes for a FGCP HA cluster
l Central management
l Troubleshoot central management issues
l Content inspection
l Troubleshoot FortiGuard issues
l Troubleshoot web filtering issues
l Troubleshoot the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
l Routing
l Troubleshoot routing packets using static routes
l Troubleshoot Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing for enterprise traffic
l Troubleshoot OSPF routing for enterprise traffic
l VPN
l Implement a meshed or partially redundant IPsec VPN
l Troubleshoot Autodiscovery VPN (ADVPN) to enable on-demand VPN tunnels between sites
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, candidates are
strongly encouraged to have hands-on experience with the exam topics and objectives.
Experience
You should be familiar with the design, administration, and support of an enterprise security infrastructure using
FortiGate devices.
See the NSE Training Institute for the course that includes the sample questions.
Questions?
If you have more questions about the NSE Program, contact your regional training team.
l Americas - [email protected]
l Asia, Pacific, India - [email protected]
l Europe, Middle East, Africa - [email protected]