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Professional Level · FCP

FCP — Network Security
(Fortinet Certified Professional)

Validate your expertise to deploy, manage, and analyze Fortinet network security devices. This curriculum spans FortiGate administration, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiAuthenticator, FortiClient EMS, FortiSwitch, FortiNAC, and Secure Wireless LAN.

FortiGate FortiAnalyzer FortiManager FortiSwitch FortiNAC Wireless LAN FortiAuthenticator
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FCP — Network Security
Fortinet Certified Professional · Professional Level
Certification LevelProfessional (FCP)
Exam Requirement1 Core + 1 Elective Exam
Validity Period2 Years
Certification StatusActive
Digital BadgesExam Badge + Certification Badge
1
Core Exam
7
Elective Options
7
Course Modules
2 Yrs
Validity
Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

The Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Network Security validates your ability to deploy, manage, and analyze Fortinet network security devices. This curriculum covers day-to-day tasks across FortiGate configuration, HA clustering, content inspection, routing, VPN, and elective Fortinet products including FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiSwitch, FortiNAC, and Wireless LAN.

Who should attempt: Cybersecurity professionals who require expertise to deploy, manage, and analyze Fortinet network security devices in enterprise environments.

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

Exam Requirements

Program Requirements

Pass the core exam and one elective exam within two years to achieve FCP — Network Security certification.

CORE EXAM
FCP — FortiGate 7.4 Administrator
ELECTIVE EXAMS (choose 1)
FCP — FortiAnalyzer 7.4 Administrator
FCP — FortiAuthenticator 6.5 Administrator
FCP — FortiClient EMS 7.2 Administrator
FCP — FortiManager 7.4 Administrator
FCP — FortiNAC 7.2 (NSE 6)
FCP — FortiSwitch 7.2 (NSE 6)
FCP — Secure Wireless LAN 7.4 Administrator
Recommended Background

Before You Begin

Active FCA — Cybersecurity certification or equivalent hands-on FortiGate administration experience

Strong understanding of enterprise networking: routing, switching, VLANs, and layer 2/3 protocols

Experience configuring FortiGate firewall policies, NAT, content inspection, and VPN tunnels

Knowledge of FortiGate HA clustering, VDOMs, and Security Fabric integration

Certification Details
CertificationFCP — Network Security
LevelProfessional (FCP)
Exams Required1 Core + 1 Elective
Time LimitComplete within 2 Years
LanguageEnglish
BadgeExam Badge + Certification Badge
Prep CourseFCP associated courses recommended

Zetlan Technologies offers expert-led FCP Network Security preparation covering all 7 course modules across FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, routing, content inspection, VPN, and wireless LAN domains.

Course Curriculum

FCP Network Security — 7 Course Modules

Click any module to expand and explore all topics covered across FortiGate deployment, firewall, content inspection, routing, VPN, and elective products.

1
Deployment and System Configuration
6 Topics
Perform initial configuration
Implement the Fortinet Security Fabric
Configure log settings and diagnose problems using the logs
Configure VDOMs to split a FortiGate into multiple virtual devices
Configure different operation modes for an FGCP HA cluster
Diagnose resource and connectivity problems
2
Firewall and Authentication
4 Topics
Configure firewall policies
Configure firewall policy NAT and central NAT
Configure different methods of firewall authentication
Explain how to deploy and configure FSSO
3
Content Inspection
5 Topics
Inspect encrypted traffic using certificates
Identify FortiGate inspection modes and configure web filtering
Configure application control to monitor and control network applications
Configure antivirus scanning modes to neutralize malware threats
Configure IPS to protect network from threats and vulnerabilities
4
Routing & VPN
4 Topics
Configure and route packets using static and policy-based routes
Configure and implement different SSL VPN modes to provide secure access to your private network
Implement a meshed or partially redundant IPsec VPN
Configure ZTNA to provide role-based application access
5
Advanced Deployment & HA
8 Topics
Perform initial configuration
Implement the Fortinet Security Fabric
Configure an FGCP HA cluster
Diagnose resource and connectivity problems
Configure firewall policies
Configure SNAT and DNAT options in firewall policies
Configure different methods of firewall authentication
Explain how to deploy and configure FSSO
6
Advanced Content Inspection
5 Topics
Explain and inspect encrypted traffic using certificates
Identify FortiGate inspection modes and configure web filtering
Configure application control to monitor and control network applications
Configure antivirus scanning modes to neutralize malware threats
Configure IPS to protect networks from threats and vulnerabilities
7
Advanced Routing & SD-WAN
4 Topics
Configure and route packets using static routes
Configure SD-WAN to load balance traffic between multiple WAN links effectively
Configure and implement different SSL VPNs to provide secure access to your private network
Implement a meshed or partially redundant IPsec VPN
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FCP in Network Security certification?
The Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Network Security validates your ability to deploy, manage, and analyze Fortinet network security devices. It is a professional-level certification covering FortiGate administration and a range of elective Fortinet products.
How many exams are required to achieve FCP Network Security?
You must pass one core exam (FCP — FortiGate Administrator) and one elective exam from seven available options within a two-year window.
What Fortinet products are covered in the FCP Network Security curriculum?
The curriculum covers FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiAuthenticator, FortiClient EMS, FortiSwitch (FortiNAC), and Secure Wireless LAN — with firewall, routing, VPN, content inspection, SD-WAN, and HA topics.
What is the prerequisite for the FCP Network Security certification?
Fortinet recommends holding the FCA — Cybersecurity certification or having equivalent hands-on FortiGate administration experience before attempting the FCP — Network Security.
Does Zetlan Technologies provide training for the FCP Network Security certification?
Yes — Zetlan offers expert-led FCP Network Security preparation covering all 7 course modules, with live online class support and downloadable course recordings.
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