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Specialist Level · FCSS

FCSS — Public Cloud Security
(Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist)

Validate your expertise to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet public cloud solutions. This curriculum covers advanced FortiGate deployments in AWS and Azure, cloud automation with Terraform and Ansible, transit gateway configurations, and FortiCNP cloud risk mitigation.

AWS Azure Terraform Ansible Transit VPC FortiCNP SD-WAN Cloud
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FCSS — Public Cloud Security
Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist · Specialist Level
Certification LevelSpecialist (FCSS)
Exam Requirement1 Core Exam Only
Validity Period2 Years
Certification StatusActive
Digital BadgesExam Badge + Certification Badge
1
Core Exam
N/A
Elective Exam
4
Course Modules
2 Yrs
Validity
Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

The Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) in Public Cloud Security validates your ability to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet public cloud solutions. This curriculum covers advanced public cloud infrastructures using Fortinet solutions, including multi-cloud FortiGate deployments, infrastructure-as-code automation with Terraform and Ansible, and cloud-native troubleshooting techniques.

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

Digital Badges: You will receive an Exam Badge upon passing the NSE 7 Public Cloud Security exam, and a Certification Badge once the FCSS requirement is met — both shareable via Credly.

Exam Requirements

Program Requirements

Pass the single core exam to achieve the FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification. No elective exam is required.

CORE EXAM
NSE 7 — Public Cloud Security 7.2
ELECTIVE EXAMS
N/A — No elective exam required
Recommended Background

Before You Begin

Active FCP — Public Cloud Security certification or equivalent hands-on experience with FortiGate in AWS/Azure

Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools — Terraform and Ansible for cloud resource provisioning

Understanding of advanced cloud networking: transit gateways, VPCs, VNets, route servers, and SD-WAN in cloud

Experience troubleshooting EC2 connectivity, SDN connectors, and SD-WAN cloud connect issues

Certification Details
CertificationFCSS — Public Cloud Security
LevelSpecialist (FCSS)
Exams Required1 Core (NSE 7 Public Cloud)
Time Limit2 Years Validity
LanguageEnglish
BadgeExam Badge + Certification Badge
Prep CourseNSE 7 associated courses recommended

Zetlan Technologies offers expert-led FCSS Public Cloud Security preparation covering all 4 course modules across advanced FortiGate cloud deployments, cloud automation, troubleshooting, and FortiCNP risk mitigation.

Course Curriculum

FCSS Public Cloud Security — 4 Course Modules

Click any module to explore the specialist-level topics covered across FortiGate public cloud deployments, automation, and troubleshooting.

1
FortiGate Deployments in Public Cloud
5 Topics
Identify public cloud FortiGate solutions
Deploy transit VPC and transit gateway
Explain Fortinet container security solutions
Configure SD-WAN transit gateway connect
Integrate FortiGate with Azure Virtual WAN
2
Automation
4 Topics
Describe automation infrastructure concepts
Deploy Terraform and Ansible for cloud infrastructure management
Explain Azure security concepts and routing restrictions in public cloud
Understand Infrastructure-as-Code approaches for Fortinet solutions
3
Deploying FortiGate-VM with Automation Tools
3 Topics
Deploy Fortinet solutions in AWS using Terraform
Deploy Fortinet solutions in Azure using Terraform
Configure HA solutions in Azure using automation tools
4
Troubleshooting and FortiCNP
4 Topics
Troubleshoot AWS EC2 connectivity issues
Troubleshoot SD-WAN connect issues
Troubleshoot Azure SDN connectors
Use FortiCNP to mitigate cloud security risks
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification?
The Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) in Public Cloud Security is a specialist-level certification that validates your expertise to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet public cloud solutions including advanced FortiGate deployments, cloud automation, and FortiCNP risk mitigation.
How many exams are required for FCSS Public Cloud Security?
Only one exam is required — the NSE 7 — Public Cloud Security 7.2. No elective exam is needed, making this one of the simpler specialist-level certifications to achieve.
What is the difference between FCSS and FCP in Public Cloud Security?
FCP (Professional) focuses on day-to-day deployment and management tasks across cloud products. FCSS (Specialist) is a higher level focused on advanced design, troubleshooting, and automation topics — transit gateways, Terraform/Ansible deployments, and FortiCNP.
What cloud platforms are covered in the FCSS Public Cloud Security curriculum?
The curriculum covers both AWS (transit VPC, transit gateway, FortiGate-VM in AWS, Terraform for AWS) and Azure (FortiGate integration with Azure Virtual WAN, Azure HA with Terraform), along with cloud automation and troubleshooting.
Does Zetlan Technologies provide training for FCSS Public Cloud Security?
Yes — Zetlan offers expert-led FCSS Public Cloud Security preparation covering all 4 course modules across advanced FortiGate cloud deployment, cloud automation with Terraform and Ansible, and FortiCNP risk mitigation.
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