Fortinet NSE 3 in Cybersecurity
The NSE 3 in Cybersecurity certification validates your ability to run high-level operations on a FortiGate device. This curriculum covers the fundamentals of operating the most common FortiGate features.
Target Audience
We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who need to perform high-level configuration and monitoring tasks on FortiGate devices. We also recommend this certification for network security administrators at small and medium-sized companies.
Program Requirements
To achieve this certification, you must pass the NSE 3 – FortiGate Operator online exam presented at the end of the course. The awarded certification will be active for 2 years from the date the course is completed.
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| Certification | Exam | Instructor Led training |
![]() | NSE 3 Exam | FortiGate Operator |
We recommend taking the associated NSE courses to prepare for the certification exam.
Digital Badges
You will receive digital badges in the following circumstances:
- Exam badge: You receive an exam badge each time you pass any version of an exam.
- Certification badge: You receive a certification badge once you achieve the requirements for the NSE 3 in Cybersecurity certification.
For more information, see the following knowledge base article in the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk.
Recertification
To renew your NSE 3 in Cybersecurity certification, complete one of the following:
- If your NSE 3 certification has expired, you must complete the FortiGate Operator course and pass the NSE 3 online exam.
- If your NSE 3 certification is still active, you can extend the expiration date by two years from the date you complete one of the following requirements:
- Complete the NSE 3 course and pass the online NSE 3 exam
- Achieve or renew any NSE 3 to 7 certifications.
- Pass any NSE 8 practical exam.
Achieving or renewing the NSE 3 certification automatically renews active NSE 1 and NSE 2 certifications.
For more information, see the following knowledge base article in the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk.
How to enroll in Fortinet NSE 3 training?
The NSE courses are available on the Fortinet Training Institute library here.
To learn how to create a FortiCloud account and log in to the Fortinet Training Institute, click here.
If you have questions, visit the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk page.
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