Expert Level · FCX

FCX — Cybersecurity
(Fortinet Certified Expert)

The highest level of Fortinet certification — recognizing comprehensive knowledge of network security design, configuration, and troubleshooting for complex networks. Requires passing both a written exam and a hands-on practical exam.

FortiAnalyzer HA Configuration ADOMs RAID Log Management Device Registration Complex Networks

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FCX — Cybersecurity Expert

Fortinet Certified Expert · Highest Level

Certification LevelExpert (FCX) — NSE 8

Written ExamNSE8_812 — Pearson VUE / OnVUE

Practical ExamNSE8_870 — ProctorU Online

Certification StatusActive

Digital BadgesExam Badge + Certification Badge

Exams Required

Written Questions

Prep Modules

2 Yrs

Validity

Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

The Fortinet Certified Expert (FCX) in Cybersecurity is Fortinet's highest certification, recognizing comprehensive knowledge of network security design, configuration, and troubleshooting for complex networks. To achieve FCX, you must pass both a written exam and a hands-on practical exam.

Who should attempt: Networking and security experts who use Fortinet solutions daily, have experience with a variety of complex networks, and can solve complicated security problems — including multi-product, multi-site scenarios.

Prerequisites: There are no formal prerequisites for the written exam. However, you must pass the written exam before scheduling the practical exam. Fortinet recommends having FCP and FCSS training plus comprehensive production environment experience before attempting FCX.

Written Exam

FCX Written Exam — NSE8_812

Written Exam Details

Exam Name: NSE 8 — Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam (NSE8_812)

Available at: Pearson VUE Test Centers and OnVUE (online proctored)

Questions: 60 questions — design scenarios with exhibits, configuration extracts, and troubleshooting scenarios

Time allowed: 120 minutes. No reference materials permitted in exam room.

Scoring: Answers must be 100% correct for credit. No partial credit, no deduction for incorrect answers.

Retake policy: 15 days between exam retakes. Cannot retest with an exam version you have already passed.

Practical Exam

FCX Practical Exam — NSE8_870

Practical Exam Details

Exam Name: NSE 8 — Network Security Expert 8 Practical Exam (NSE8_870)

Available at: Fortinet Training Institute, proctored through ProctorU (online)

Tasks: 30 tasks — 15 unique tasks per session. Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting of a complete multi-product network topology.

Time allowed: One day, two sessions — Session 1: 5 hours; Session 2: 4 hours

Scoring: Partial credits available for selected tasks. No deductions for incorrect answers. Pass/fail result document provided.

Retake policy: 15 days between attempts. An FCX Immersion Workshop is available to help candidates understand the level and complexity of practical tasks before attempting.

Recommended Background

Before You Begin

Active FCP and FCSS certifications or equivalent multi-year experience with Fortinet solutions in production environments

Ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot complex multi-site, multi-product Fortinet network security topologies

Deep hands-on experience with FortiAnalyzer including HA, ADOMs, log management, and device registration at scale

Capability to solve complicated security problems under time pressure — practical exam involves full topology build in a single day

Certification Details

CertificationFCX — Cybersecurity (NSE 8)

LevelExpert (FCX) — Highest Level

Written ExamNSE8_812 — 60Q, 120 min

Practical ExamNSE8_870 — 30 tasks, 1 day

Retake Wait15 days between attempts

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Zetlan Technologies offers expert-led FCX Cybersecurity preparation covering FortiAnalyzer system configuration, device management, HA, ADOMs, log management, and administration — building the foundation for both written and practical exam success.

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Course Curriculum

FCX Cybersecurity — 4 Preparation Modules

Expert-level FortiAnalyzer preparation covering system configuration, device management, HA, ADOMs, log management, and administration.

System Configuration

7 Topics

Perform initial configuration

Configure administrative access

Configure high availability (HA)

Configure administrative domains (ADOMs)

Manage RAID

Manage disk quota and backups

Describe FortiAnalyzer concepts

Device Registration and Communication

2 Topics

Manage devices

Troubleshoot device communication issues

Logs and Reports Management

2 Topics

Manage log data

Manage reports

Administration

3 Topics

Configure administrative access

Manage administrative domains (ADOMs)

Manage disk quota and backups

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FCX Cybersecurity certification?

The Fortinet Certified Expert (FCX) in Cybersecurity is Fortinet's highest certification, recognizing comprehensive expertise in network security design, configuration, and troubleshooting for complex networks using multiple Fortinet products.

What exams are required for FCX Cybersecurity?

You must pass both the written exam (NSE8_812 — 60 questions, 120 minutes, at Pearson VUE) and the practical exam (NSE8_870 — 30 hands-on tasks across two sessions totalling 9 hours, proctored through ProctorU). You must pass the written exam before scheduling the practical exam.

Are there prerequisites for the FCX written exam?

No formal prerequisites. However, Fortinet strongly recommends having FCP and FCSS-level training and comprehensive hands-on experience with Fortinet products in complex production environments before attempting the FCX exams.

What is the FCX Immersion Workshop?

The FCX Immersion Workshop is an optional hands-on session available to candidates who have passed the written exam. It provides a better understanding of the complexity, task types, and network topologies involved in the practical exam — recommended before your first practical attempt.

Does Zetlan Technologies provide training for FCX Cybersecurity?

Yes — Zetlan offers expert-led FCX preparation covering FortiAnalyzer system configuration, HA, ADOMs, device registration, log management, and administration to build the foundation for both written and practical exam success.

FCX — Cybersecurity(Fortinet Certified Expert)