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Professional Level · FCP

FCP — Security Operations
(Fortinet Certified Professional)

Validate your expertise to deploy, manage, and monitor Fortinet security operations products. This curriculum covers FortiAnalyzer log analytics, FortiGate administration, FortiEDR endpoint detection, FortiSIEM security information, and FortiSOAR orchestration.

FortiAnalyzer FortiEDR FortiSIEM FortiSOAR SOC SOAR Incident Response
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FCP — Security Operations
Fortinet Certified Professional · Professional Level
Certification LevelProfessional (FCP)
Exam Requirement2 Elective Exams (No Core)
Validity Period2 Years
Certification StatusActive
Digital BadgesExam Badge + Certification Badge
N/A
Core Exam
5
Elective Options
12
Course Modules
2 Yrs
Validity
Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

The Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Security Operations validates your ability to secure networks and applications by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet security operations products. This curriculum covers day-to-day tasks related to FortiAnalyzer, FortiGate, FortiEDR, FortiSIEM, and FortiSOAR.

Who should attempt: Cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise to deploy, manage, and analyze Fortinet security operations devices at the SOC/operations level.

Unique requirement: Unlike other FCP tracks, this certification requires two elective exams (no core exam) within a two-year window — choose any two from the five available options.

Exam Requirements

Program Requirements

No core exam required. Pass any two elective exams from the list below within two years.

CORE EXAM
N/A — No core exam required
ELECTIVE EXAMS (choose 2)
FCP — FortiGate 7.4 Administrator
FCP — FortiAnalyzer 7.4 Analyst
NSE 5 — FortiEDR 5.0
NSE 5 — FortiSIEM 6.3
NSE 6 — FortiSOAR 7.3 Administrator
Recommended Background

Before You Begin

Experience working in or supporting a Security Operations Center (SOC) or SIEM/SOAR environment

Hands-on experience with FortiGate administration, firewall policies, and log analysis on FortiAnalyzer

Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR) concepts and security event correlation techniques

Understanding of incident management, playbook automation, and orchestration workflows in security operations

Certification Details
CertificationFCP — Security Operations
LevelProfessional (FCP)
Exams Required2 Elective Exams (No Core)
Time LimitComplete within 2 Years
LanguageEnglish
BadgeExam Badge + Certification Badge
Prep CourseFCP associated courses recommended

Zetlan Technologies offers expert-led FCP Security Operations preparation covering all 12 course modules across FortiAnalyzer, FortiGate, FortiEDR, FortiSIEM, and FortiSOAR domains.

Course Curriculum

FCP Security Operations — 12 Course Modules

Click any module to expand and explore all topics covered across FortiAnalyzer, FortiGate, FortiEDR, FortiSIEM, and FortiSOAR.

1
FortiAnalyzer Features & Concepts
11 Topics
Describe FortiAnalyzer concepts
Analyze logs
Describe log fetching
Gather log statistics
Manage events and event handlers
Manage incidents
Explain SOC features on FortiAnalyzer
Manage reports
Troubleshoot reports
Explain playbook components
Create and manage playbooks
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
VPN & ZTNA
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
6
Advanced Deployment & HA
4 Topics
Perform initial configuration
Implement the Fortinet Security Fabric
Configure an FGCP HA cluster
Diagnose resource and connectivity problems
7
Firewall Policies & Authentication II
4 Topics
Configure firewall policies
Configure SNAT and DNAT options in firewall policies
Configure different methods of firewall authentication
Explain how to deploy and configure FSSO
8
Content Inspection II
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
9
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
10
FortiEDR System
10 Topics
Explain FortiEDR architecture and technical positioning
Perform installation process
Perform FortiEDR inventory and use system tools
Deploy FortiEDR multi-tenancy and use API for management functions
Configure communication control policy and security policies
Configure playbooks and Fortinet Cloud Service (FCS)
Analyze security events, alerts, and threat hunting data
Investigate security events using forensics analysis
Deploy FortiXDR and configure security fabric using FortiEDR
Perform FortiEDR troubleshooting and alert analysis
11
SIEM Concepts (FortiSIEM)
8 Topics
Identify FortiSIEM architecture components and deployment requirements
Identify event type classification and perform system configuration
Discover devices and build queries from search results and events
Tune data collection, notification processes, and deploy agents
Apply group by and data aggregation on search results
Use various reporting functions available on FortiSIEM
Identify rule components and configure rule sub-patterns
Manage incidents, configure clear conditions, and notification policies
12
SOC and SOAR Overview (FortiSOAR)
8 Topics
Identify deployment requirements and manage FortiSOAR licensing
Configure initial settings and manage incidents and alerts
Configure applications, system fixtures, proxy, and audit logs
Export/import FortiSOAR configuration and configure HA
Configure and manage role-based access control (RBAC) and teams
Troubleshoot security management and Elasticsearch issues
Configure recommendation engine, war room, and system monitoring
View and interpret FortiSOAR log files and perform upgrades
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FCP in Security Operations certification?
The Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Security Operations validates your expertise to secure networks by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet security operations products including FortiAnalyzer, FortiEDR, FortiSIEM, and FortiSOAR.
Does FCP Security Operations require a core exam?
No — this is unique among FCP tracks. FCP in Security Operations requires two elective exams (no core exam) chosen from five available options within a two-year period.
Which two exams should I choose for FCP Security Operations?
You can choose any two from: FCP — FortiGate Administrator, FCP — FortiAnalyzer Analyst, NSE 5 — FortiEDR, NSE 5 — FortiSIEM, or NSE 6 — FortiSOAR Administrator. Choose based on your current role or career direction.
What Fortinet products are covered in the FCP Security Operations curriculum?
The curriculum spans FortiAnalyzer (log analytics, SOC features, playbooks), FortiGate (deployment, firewall, VPN), FortiEDR (endpoint detection), FortiSIEM (SIEM architecture, incident management), and FortiSOAR (orchestration, RBAC, war rooms).
Does Zetlan Technologies provide training for FCP Security Operations?
Yes — Zetlan offers expert-led preparation covering all 12 course modules across the FCP Security Operations track, with live online class support and downloadable recordings.
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