Fortinet Expert in Cybersecurity Certification Firebrand Training

Overview

On this accelerated Fortinet Certified Expert (FCX) in Cybersecurity certification verifies your comprehensive knowledge of network security design, configuration, and troubleshooting for complex networks. To attempt the exam, you must have industry experience.

The FCX certification recognizes the successful candidate’s comprehensive and in-depth ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot network security using Fortinet products in complex networks. FCX is the top-level certification in the Fortinet certification program and is designed to reflect best practices using Fortinet solutions in the network security and cybersecurity industry.

To attempt both the written and practical exams, candidates must have related industry experience. It is recommended that candidates complete the appropriate Professional and Solution Specialist certification training and have extensive experience with Fortinet products in a production environment.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the Fortinet exam, and achieve your Fortinet Certified Expert (FCX) in Cybersecurity certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Networking and security experts who use Fortinet solutions.
Network security and cybersecurity professionals interested in attempting the FCX certification written and practical examinations.
Partners, distributors, authorized training centers (ATCs), and members of the public looking for more information related to the FCX program.

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Security Architecture
Demonstrate knowledge of FortiGate Network Security products
Chassis solutions 6000/7000 modules and architecture
Correct hardware production selection based on design
b. Demonstrate knowledge of Fortinet Security Fabric Solution deployments
FortiMail
FortiSandbox
Traditional networks and hybrid/cloud/multi-cloud networks
Logging and management protocols used by Fortinet, and required network architecture for resiliency
Demonstrate knowledge of Fortinet high-availability solutions
Core products
Types of the HA solutions
HA and Cloud deployments iv. Optimization

Module 2: Infrastructure
Demonstrate knowledge of FortiGate operation modes
Transparent Mode and Layer-2 Traffic
VDOM and VDOM links
Demonstrate knowledge of FortiGate hardware technology
NP6/NP7/nTurbo/CP9/SoC4 acceleration and acceleration concepts
Hyperscale requirements, operation, limitations
Traffic Flows during acceleration and offloading
Describe and design hardware accelerated networks with FortiGate devices
FortiGate chassis/module architecture
Life of packet
Hardware offloading
Demonstrate knowledge of non-FortiGate hardware technology
Hardware v virtual ii. FAZ, SIEM
Demonstrate knowledge of Fortinet solutions for cloud security
Private cloud
Public cloud
SAAS iv. SASE

Module 3: Networking
a. Demonstrate knowledge of advanced routing and networking technologies
Load balancing
Health checks

Module 4: Secure SD-WAN
Demonstrate knowledge of SD-WAN advanced architecture and design
Design and implement a full featured SD-WAN solution with dynamic routing
Local traffic routing with SD-WAN
Understanding SD-WAN rules and failover
Demonstrate knowledge of SD-WAN advanced features
Azure vWAN
ADVPN design and requirements
Packet duplication and aggregate tunnels
Network overlays
Demonstrate knowledge of SD-WAN troubleshooting
Session failover with NAT
Session route change with max bandwidth method
Shortcut tunnels and BGP

Module 5: Security Solutions
Demonstrate knowledge of Fortinet application security solutions
Operation and deployment modes
Designing resilient solutions
Advanced security inspection
FortiGuard services for enhanced Fortinet solutions
Troubleshooting application security issues
Demonstrate knowledge of Fortinet network security solutions
Inspection modes
Security profiles
Troubleshooting FortiOS security features
FortiGuard services for FortiOS security services
VoIP 1. VoIP ALG / proxy
SIP kernel-helper
Flow SIP
HTTP/2 1. SSL inspection with HTTP/2
Demonstrate knowledge of authentication mechanisms
Implement SAML authentication
Integrate external authentication using Radius / LDAP
Configuring Fortinet product authentication using FortiAuthenticator
Authentication using VSAs with Radius for automated roles / profiles
Two factor authentication using certificates and tokens
Fortinet FSSO using collectors and FortiAuthenticator
Integrate with AD certificate services
RBAC, authentication and certificate management solutions with Fortinet Management products

Module 6: Security Operations
Demonstrate knowledge of Fortinet SOC solution
Integrate Fortinet solutions for advanced threat protection
Security incident handling
Security incident enrichment
Threat analysis and incident response
Automated remediation
Fortinet management and logging tools
Demonstrate knowledge of Fortinet endpoint solutions
Network admission control solution Device On-boarding using various methods
FCT Client Profile
VPN Profile Management
FortiClient EMS installation package managing
EMS on net / off net
ZTNA Policy / configuration (EMS/FCT/FG/FAC)
Endpoint protection (Client/Guest)
Quarantine functions on both LAN/WLAN
EDR - Playbooks / Exceptions

Module 7: Automation
Demonstrate knowledge of Fortinet Automation tools, solutions, and integrations
Automation Stiches
Understand Fabric connectors
Zero Touch Configuration/Zero Touch Provisioning
Automated Response Systems (SOAR/Handlers)
FortiSIEM log automation triggers
Demonstrate knowledge of Fortinet build-in scripting capabilities
FortiManager CLI/TCL Scripting
FMG CLI Template + Variables
FortiGate AutoScript
Demonstrate knowledge of Fortinet API configuration and usage
FortiGate webhook triggers
API Integration within the Security Fabric
Understand principles of API usage (including required config)
Solutions for rollout and management of large scale FortiGate networks (Fortinet or 3rd party management tools)

Practical Exam Certification Topics

Networking
- SD-WAN Deployments
- Dynamic Routing
- Traffic Engineering
- Secure Access
- VPN Connections
- High Availability and clustering
- Troubleshooting network deployments

Central Management
- Central Management Deployments
- Automation
- Security Operations
- Troubleshooting Central Management Deployments

Authentication
- Authentication Integration
- Troubleshooting Authentication Scenarios

Threat Protection
- Securing EndPoints
- Securing Applications
- Securing the Network
- Troubleshooting Threat Protection

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

Fortinet Certified Expert (FCX) in Cybersecurity exam

You must successfully pass the FCX written exam (NSE 8 - Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam) and the FCX practical exam (NSE 8 - Network Security Expert 8 Practical Exam).

NSE 8 - Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam series: NSE8_812

Duration: 120-minute
Format: multiple-choice
Number of questions: 60
Passing score: Answers must be 100% correct for credit.

The written exam contains questions about design scenarios with exhibits, configuration extracts, and troubleshooting scenarios that assess your security networking and Fortinet solution knowledge and experience. The exam assesses the networking, security, and Fortinet solution knowledge and experience of the test taker.

NSE 8 - Network Security Expert 8 Practical Exam Exam series: NSE8_870

Duration: 120-minute
Format: One day, two sessions (5 hours and 4 hours), proctored
Number of questions: 30 (15 unique tasks per session)
Passing score: Partial credits are available for selected tasks. There are no deductions for incorrect answers.

Type of tasks: Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

To attempt both the written and practical exams, candidates must have related industry experience.
It is recommended that candidates complete the appropriate Professional and Solution Specialist certification training and have extensive experience with Fortinet products in a production environment.
The written exam is a prerequisite for the FCX practical exam
You must take the FCX written exam before you can take the FCX practical exam. The written exam is not a certification by itself.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19.2.2024 (Monday)	20.2.2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24.6.2024 (Monday)	25.6.2024 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5.8.2024 (Monday)	6.8.2024 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16.9.2024 (Monday)	17.9.2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
28.10.2024 (Monday)	29.10.2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
9.12.2024 (Monday)	10.12.2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

Fortinet - Certified Expert (FCX) in Cybersecurity