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Specialist Level · FCSS

FCSS — Network Security
(Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist)

Validate your ability to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet network security solutions across enterprise firewalls, SD-WAN, LAN Edge, FortiSwitch, wireless security, routing, VPN, and authentication infrastructures.

Enterprise Firewall SD-WAN FortiSwitch FortiAP / Wireless VPN & Routing Authentication Security Profiles
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FCSS — Network Security
Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist · Specialist Level
Certification LevelSpecialist (FCSS)
Exam Requirement1 Core + 1 Elective Exam
Validity Period2 Years
Certification StatusActive
Digital BadgesExam + Certification Badge
1
Core Exam
3
Elective Options
13
Course Modules
2 Yrs
Validity
Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

The FCSS in Network Security certification validates your ability to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet network security solutions. This curriculum covers network security infrastructures using advanced Fortinet products including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and SD-WAN technology stacks.

Who should attempt: Cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to design, manage, support, and analyze advanced Fortinet network security solutions at the enterprise level.

Digital Badges: You will receive an Exam Badge each time you pass any included exam, and a Certification Badge once all requirements are met — both shareable via Credly.

Exam Requirements

Program Requirements

Pass the core exam and one elective exam within two years to achieve certification.

CORE EXAM
NSE 7 Enterprise Firewall 7.2
FCSS — Enterprise Firewall 7.4 Administrator
ELECTIVE EXAMS (choose 1)
NSE 7 LAN Edge 7.0
NSE 7 Network Security Support Engineer 7.2
FCSS — Network Security 7.4 Support Engineer
NSE 7 SD-WAN 7.2
Recommended Background

Before You Begin

Active FCP – Network Security certification or equivalent hands-on experience with FortiGate administration

Deep knowledge of enterprise networking: OSPF, BGP, VLANs, trunking, and layer 2/3 protocols

Experience configuring security profiles: IPS, web filtering, application control, and FortiGuard services

Hands-on experience with IPsec VPN, IKEv2, and ADVPN topologies in production environments

Familiarity with wireless network administration including FortiAP, guest access, and IoT segmentation

Understanding of SD-WAN concepts, performance SLAs, and WAN link configuration on FortiGate

Certification Details
CertificationFCSS Network Security
LevelSpecialist (FCSS)
Exams Required1 Core + 1 Elective
Time LimitComplete within 2 Years
LanguageEnglish
BadgeExam Badge + Certification Badge
Prep CourseNSE 7 associated courses recommended

Zetlan Technologies offers expert-led FCSS Network Security preparation covering all 13 course modules across enterprise firewall, SD-WAN, LAN edge, VPN, and troubleshooting domains.

Course Curriculum

FCSS Network Security — 13 Course Modules

Click any module to expand and explore the topics covered across enterprise firewall configuration, routing, VPN, wireless, FortiSwitch, and SD-WAN.

1
System Configuration
3 Topics
Implement the Fortinet Security Fabric
Configure hardware acceleration
Configure different operation modes for an HA cluster
2
Central Management
1 Topics
Implement central management using FortiManager
3
Security Profiles
4 Topics
Use FortiManager as a local FortiGuard server
Configure web filtering
Configure application control
Configure the intrusion prevention system (IPS) in an enterprise network
4
Routing
2 Topics
Implement OSPF to route enterprise traffic
Implement Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to route enterprise traffic
5
VPN
2 Topics
Implement IPsec VPN IKE version 2
Implement auto-discovery VPN (ADVPN) to enable on-demand VPN tunnels between sites
6
Authentication
4 Topics
Configure advanced user authentication and authorization scenarios using RADIUS and LDAP
Troubleshoot user authentication and authorization problems
Implement two-factor authentication using digital certificates
Implement and troubleshoot RADIUS and syslog single sign-on solutions
7
FortiSwitch
6 Topics
Provision, configure, and manage FortiSwitch using FortiManager over FortiLink
Secure the wired network by implementing machine authentication, MAB, and NAC policies
Implement and deploy a ZTP solution
Automatically quarantine wired clients using IoC triggers
Configure VLANs, ports, and trunks on FortiSwitch
Monitor and troubleshoot issues with FortiLink management between FortiSwitch and FortiGate
8
Wireless
7 Topics
Provision, deploy, and manage FortiAP using FortiManager over FortiLink
Deploy complex wireless networks with dynamic VLAN assignments
Implement and deploy wireless networks with IoT segmentation
Provide secure access to guest users
Secure wireless networks
Monitor and analyze wireless clients and traffic using Wireless Manager
Automatically quarantine wireless clients using IoC triggers
9
System Troubleshooting
5 Topics
Troubleshoot automation stitches
Troubleshoot resource problems using built-in tools
Troubleshoot different operation modes for an FGCP HA cluster
Troubleshoot Security Fabric issues between FortiGate devices
Troubleshoot connectivity problems using built-in tools
10
Authentication Troubleshooting
2 Topics
Troubleshoot local and remote authentication
Troubleshoot Fortinet Single Sign-On (FSSO) issues
11
Security Profiles Troubleshooting
3 Topics
Troubleshoot FortiGuard issues
Troubleshoot web filtering issues
Troubleshoot the intrusion prevention system (IPS)
12
Routing Troubleshooting
4 Topics
Troubleshoot routing packets using static routes
Troubleshoot BGP routing for enterprise traffic
Troubleshoot OSPF routing for enterprise traffic
Troubleshoot IPsec IKE version 1 and 2 issues
13
SD-WAN Configuration
14 Topics
Configure a basic SD-WAN DIA setup
Configure SD-WAN Members and Zones
Configure Performance SLAs
Configure SD-WAN Rules
Configure SD-WAN Routing
Configure and deploy SD-WAN from FortiManager
Configure and use IPsec recommended templates
Configure and use SD-WAN Overlay Template
Deploy a hub-and-spoke IPsec topology for SD-WAN
Configure ADVPN
Troubleshoot SD-WAN rules and session behavior
Troubleshoot SD-WAN routing
Explain output of SD-WAN diagnose commands
Monitor and troubleshoot ADVPN
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FCSS Network Security certification?
The Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) in Network Security is an advanced specialist-level certification that validates your expertise in designing, administering, monitoring, and troubleshooting Fortinet network security solutions at the enterprise scale.
How many exams are required to achieve FCSS Network Security?
You must pass one core exam (NSE 7 Enterprise Firewall or FCSS—Enterprise Firewall Administrator) and one elective exam (LAN Edge, Network Security Support Engineer, or SD-WAN) within a two-year window.
What is the difference between the NSE 7 and FCSS exams?
The newer FCSS—prefixed exams (e.g., FCSS—Enterprise Firewall 7.4 Administrator) replace the older NSE 7 naming scheme. Both versions are accepted for FCSS certification requirements during the transition period.
What Fortinet products are covered in the FCSS Network Security curriculum?
The curriculum covers FortiGate enterprise firewall, FortiManager, FortiSwitch, FortiAP (wireless), IPsec VPN with ADVPN, SD-WAN, RADIUS/LDAP authentication, FortiGuard security profiles, and Security Fabric integration.
Does Zetlan Technologies provide training for the FCSS Network Security certification?
Yes — Zetlan offers expert-led training covering all 13 course modules from system configuration and security profiles to FortiSwitch, wireless, SD-WAN, and system troubleshooting, with live online class support and downloadable recordings.
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