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Associate Level · FCA

FCA — Cybersecurity
(Fortinet Certified Associate)

Validate your ability to execute high-level configuration and monitoring tasks on FortiGate devices. This certification covers fundamental FortiGate operations, firewall policies, VPN setup, SSL inspection, malware blocking, and system maintenance.

FortiGate Firewall Policies IPsec VPN SSL VPN Web Filtering IPS Security Fabric
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FCA — Cybersecurity
Fortinet Certified Associate · Associate Level
Certification LevelAssociate (FCA)
Exam Requirement1 Core Exam
Validity Period2 Years
Certification StatusActive
Digital BadgesExam Badge + Certification Badge
1
Core Exam
18
Topics Covered
1
Course Module
2 Yrs
Validity
Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

The Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA) in Cybersecurity validates your ability to execute high-level operation of FortiGate devices. This curriculum covers the fundamental operating procedures for the most common FortiGate features, including firewall policies, routing, VPN configuration, SSL inspection, malware blocking, and security fabric integration.

Who should attempt: Cybersecurity professionals who need to execute high-level configuration and monitoring tasks on FortiGate devices, and network security administrators of small and medium-size companies.

Digital Badges: You will receive an Exam Badge each time you pass the FortiGate Operator exam, and a Certification Badge once the FCA requirement is met — both shareable via Credly.

Exam Requirements

Program Requirements

Pass the core exam to achieve the FCA certification. No elective exam is required.

CORE EXAM
FortiGate Operator
ELECTIVE EXAMS
Not required for FCA certification
Recommended Background

Before You Begin

Basic understanding of networking concepts such as IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and switching

Familiarity with fundamental cybersecurity concepts such as firewalls, policies, and access control

Awareness of VPN types (IPsec and SSL) and their common use cases in business environments

Hands-on experience with any network device administration interface is beneficial but not required

Certification Details
CertificationFCA — Cybersecurity
LevelAssociate (FCA)
Exams Required1 Core (FortiGate Operator)
Time Limit2 Years Validity
LanguageEnglish
BadgeExam Badge + Certification Badge
Prep CourseFCA associated NSE courses recommended

Zetlan Technologies offers expert-led FCA Cybersecurity training covering all 18 FortiGate topics from initial configuration and firewall policies to VPN, IPS, web filtering, and security fabric integration.

Course Curriculum

FCA Cybersecurity — Course Module

Click the module to explore all FortiGate topics covered in the FCA certification curriculum.

1
FortiGate Fundamentals & Operations
18 Topics
FortiGate Overview
Configuring Interfaces and Routing
Configure the most common and high-level features on FortiGate devices
Firewall Policies
Authenticating Network Users
Connect remote users to the corporate network securely using VPNs
Inspect SSL Traffic
Blocking Malware
Restrict access to network resources
Control Web Access Using Web Filtering
Configuring the FortiGate Intrusion Prevention System
Controlling Application Access
Creating IPsec Virtual Private Networks
Configuring FortiGate SSL VPN
FortiGate System Maintenance and Monitoring
Configuring the Fortinet Security Fabric
Monitor essential indicators and logs on FortiGate devices
Perform basic system maintenance
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FCA in Cybersecurity certification?
The Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA) in Cybersecurity validates your ability to execute high-level configuration and monitoring operations on FortiGate devices. It is the associate-level certification in the Fortinet certification path.
What exam do I need to pass for the FCA certification?
You only need to pass one core exam — the FortiGate Operator exam — to achieve the FCA certification. No elective exam is required at this level.
Who should attempt the FCA certification?
The FCA is recommended for cybersecurity professionals needing to perform high-level FortiGate configuration and monitoring tasks, and for network security administrators at small and medium businesses.
What FortiGate topics are covered in the FCA exam?
The curriculum covers FortiGate overview, interfaces and routing, firewall policies, authentication, VPN (IPsec & SSL), SSL inspection, web filtering, IPS, application control, security fabric, and system maintenance — 18 topics in total.
Does Zetlan Technologies provide training for the FCA Cybersecurity certification?
Yes — Zetlan offers expert-led FCA Cybersecurity preparation covering all 18 FortiGate topics, with live online class support and downloadable course recordings to help you pass the FortiGate Operator exam.
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