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Which port is used for SSH connections?
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Option B is correct. SSH uses port 22.
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| Certification | Code | Version | Status | Note |
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| NSE 4 - FortiOS 7.6 Administrator | NSE4_FGT_AD-7.6 | FortiOS 7.6 | Active | Replaced FCP_FGT_AD-7.4 retired Dec 2025 |
| NSE 5 - FortiAnalyzer 7.6 Analyst | FCP_FAZ_AN-7.6 | FortiAnalyzer 7.6 | Active | Security Operations track |
| NSE 5 - FortiManager 7.6 Administrator | FCP_FMG_AD-7.6 | FortiManager 7.6 | Active | Secure Networking track |
| NSE 5 - FortiEDR 5.0 | NSE5_EDR-5.0 | FortiEDR 5.0 | Active | Endpoint detection and response |
| NSE 5 - FortiClient EMS 7.0 | NSE5_FCT-7.0 | FortiClient EMS 7.0 | Active | Endpoint management |
| NSE 5 - FortiSIEM 6.3 | NSE5_FSM-6.3 | FortiSIEM 6.3 | Active | Security information and event management |
| NSE 5 - FortiNAC-F 7.6 Administrator | NSE5_FNC_AD-7.6 | FortiNAC-F 7.6 | New | Launched Oct 2025 |
| NSE 5 - FortiSwitch 7.6 Administrator | NSE5_FSW_AD-7.6 | FortiSwitch 7.6 | New | Launched Oct 2025; replaces FortiSwitch 7.2 |
| NSE 5 - FortiSASE and SD-WAN 7.6 Core Administrator | NSE5_SSE_AD-7.6 | FortiSASE/SD-WAN 7.6 | New | SASE track; launched Oct 2025 |
| NSE 6 - FortiMail 7.2 | NSE6_FML-7.2 | FortiMail 7.2 | Active | Email security |
| NSE 6 - FortiSOAR 7.3 Administrator | NSE6_FSR-7.3 | FortiSOAR 7.3 | Active | Security orchestration and automation |
| NSE 6 - Secure Wireless LAN 6.4 | NSE6_FWF-6.4 | FortiWiFi/FortiAP 6.4 | Active | Wireless LAN security |
| NSE 6 - SD-WAN 7.6 Enterprise Administrator | NSE6_SDW_AD-7.6 | FortiOS SD-WAN 7.6 | New | Launched Oct 2025 |
| NSE 7 - Enterprise Firewall 7.2 | NSE7_EFW-7.2 | FortiOS 7.2 | Active | Secure Networking track |
| NSE 7 - Network Security Support Engineer 7.2 | NSE7_NST-7.2 | FortiOS 7.2 | Active | Secure Networking track |
| NSE 7 - OT Security 7.2 | NSE7_OTS-7.2 | FortiOS OT 7.2 | Active | FCSS in OT Security certification retired Oct 2025; exam still available |
| NSE 7 - Public Cloud Security 7.6.4 Architect | NSE7_CDS_AR-7.6 | FortiGate Cloud 7.6 | New | Cloud Security track; launched Oct 2025 |
| NSE 7 - FortiSASE 25 Enterprise Administrator | NSE7_SSE_AD-25 | FortiSASE 25 | New | Replaces FCSS_SASE_AD-25 retired Dec 2025 |
| NSE 8 - Core Practical Exam | NSE8_880 | v4 (2026) | New | Available Apr 2026; Core module + Specialization module required |
| NSE 8 - Recertification Written Exam | NSE8_813 | v4 (2026) | Active | Recertification only; replaces NSE8_812 |
| NSE 8 - Written Exam (Legacy) | NSE8_812 | v3 | Retired | Last delivery Dec 31, 2025 |
| NSE 8 - Practical Exam (Legacy) | NSE8_870 | v3 | Retired | Last scheduling date Feb 15, 2026 |
| FortiGate Administrator 7.4 | FCP_FGT_AD-7.4 | FortiOS 7.4 | Retired | Retired Dec 31, 2025; replaced by NSE4_FGT_AD-7.6 |
| FortiSASE Administrator | FCSS_SASE_AD-25 | FortiSASE 25 | Retired | Retired Dec 31, 2025; replaced by NSE7_SSE_AD-25 |
| FortiSASE Administrator 24 | FCSS_SASE_AD-24 | FortiSASE 24 | Retired | Retired Aug 31, 2025 |
| LAN Edge Administrator 7.0 | NSE7_LED-7.0 | FortiOS 7.0 | Retired | Retired Aug 31, 2025 |
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What changed in the Fortinet certification program in October 2025?
Fortinet reintroduced the NSE 1-8 level naming across all exams, organized certifications into four tracks (Secure Networking, SASE, Cloud Security, Security Operations), and retired several older exam versions (7.4 and earlier) while launching new 7.6-based exams.
What are the certification tiers in the Fortinet NSE program?
FCF (Fundamentals, NSE 1-2), FCA (Associate, NSE 3), FCP (Professional, NSE 4 + one NSE 5), FCSS (Solution Specialist, one NSE 6 + one NSE 7 in the same track), and FCX (Expert, NSE 8 Core + Specialization practical exams).
How much do Fortinet certification exams cost?
NSE 4 through NSE 7 proctored exams are $200 USD each via Pearson VUE. NSE 8 practical modules are $800 USD each (Core and Specialization), totalling $1,600 for full FCX certification. NSE 1-3 courses are free.
What is new about the NSE 8 expert certification in 2026?
Starting April 2026, NSE 8 moves to a fully practical v4 format. The written exam is eliminated for new candidates. You must pass an NSE8_880 Core module plus one Specialization module (Secure Networking, Application Security, or Security Operations) within one year. Prerequisites include valid NSE 4, NSE 5 or 6, and NSE 7 certifications.
How long are Fortinet certifications valid?
Fortinet NSE 4-8 certifications are valid for two years from the date of completion. Recertification requires passing a current-version exam in the same track or a higher-level exam.
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