The NSE 6 in Security Operations certification validates your ability to deploy, manage, and monitor advanced Fortinet security operations products secure networks and applications. The certification exams cover the day-to-day tasks related to Fortinet advanced security operations devices.
Prerequisites
We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to design, manage, support, and analyze advanced Fortinet security operations solutions.
To achieve this certification, you must hold the NSE 4 FortiOS certification and pass one of the proctored NSE 6 Security Operations exams within 2 years.
Recommended training for this certification
Exams
Individuals must past the corresponding NSE 6 proctored exam.
- Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiSIEM Analyst
- Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiNDR Cloud Analyst
- Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiRecon Analyst
- Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiDeceptor Administrator
- Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiSOAR Analyst
Recertification
The awarded certification will be active for 2 years from the date of the second exam.
To renew your NSE 6 in Security Operations certification, complete one of the following:
- If your NSE 6 in Security Operations certification has expired, you must hold an active NSE 4 FortiOS certification and pass one of the proctored NSE 6 in Security Operations exams within 2 years to renew your certification.
- While your NSE 6 in Security Operations and your NSE 4 in FortiOS certifications are still active, you can extend the expiration date by 2 years from the date you complete one of the following requirements:
- Pass an NSE 6 exam from the Security Operations certification track before the expiration date.
- Complete the online NSE 6 recertification assessment if:
- The certification assessment is available for the latest version
- You passed the proctored exam for a previous version
- The previous exam was taken within the last 2 years
- Achieve or renew the NSE 7 certification in the Security Operations track.
- If you are NSE 7 in Security Operations certified, pass any NSE 8 practical exam.
Passing an NSE 6 exam recertifies your NSE 1, NSE 2, and NSE 3 certifications if they are still active.
Important: Renewing an NSE 6 certification requires an active NSE 4 FortiOS certification. If any of the actions above are completed without an active NSE 4 certification, the NSE 6 certification is not issued until you have an active NSE 4 certification. In this scenario, the NSE 4 certification must be issued within 2 years of the NSE 6 exam. The NSE 6 certification will be issued on the same date as the NSE 4 certification.