Assessment 1
Fortinet NSE 7 - Secure Networking Architect
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE / OnVUE
- Proctored
- Yes
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NSE 7 in Secure Networking
Fortinet
Fortinet
Credential
Certification
Level
NSE 7
Validity / renewal
24 months; Starts from: Later of NSE 7 Secure Networking exam date or last prerequisite exam date
credential overview
About this credential
Validates the ability to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet network security solutions using advanced Fortinet solutions.
Who this is for
Cybersecurity professionals who design, manage, support, and analyze Fortinet network security solutions.
Assessment
Exam details
Required
Before you certify
Requirements and recommended experience
Prerequisite certification
NSE 4 FortiOS
Prerequisite certification option
NSE 5 in Secure Networking
Prerequisite certification option
NSE 6 in Secure Networking
Credential lifecycle
Status, validity and renewal
Validity: 24 months; Starts from: Later of NSE 7 Secure Networking exam date or last prerequisite exam date
Credential lifecycle
24 months · Validity starts from: Later of NSE 7 Secure Networking exam date or last prerequisite exam date
Recertification option
Certification state / context: Expired certification | Option sequence: 1 | Renewal action: Fulfill the initial certification requirements again. | Result: Certification becomes active again.
Recertification option
Certification state / context: Active certification with active prerequisites | Option sequence: 2 | Renewal action: Pass the next version of the NSE 7 exam in the Secure Networking track. | Conditions: NSE 4 FortiOS and either NSE 5 Secure Networking or NSE 6 Secure Networking must remain active. | Result: Extend expiration by 2 years from completion date.
Recertification option
Certification state / context: Eligible previous-version holder with active prerequisites | Option sequence: 3 | Renewal action: Complete the online NSE 7 recertification assessment. | Conditions: Assessment must be available for the latest version; previous proctored exam must be a previous version and taken within the last 2 years; prerequisites must remain active. | Result: Extend expiration by 2 years from completion date.
Recertification option
Certification state / context: Active certification with active prerequisites | Option sequence: 4 | Renewal action: Pass any NSE 8 practical exam. | Conditions: NSE 4 FortiOS and either NSE 5 Secure Networking or NSE 6 Secure Networking must remain active. | Result: Extend expiration by 2 years from completion date.
Recertification option
Certification state / context: Certification achieved or renewed | Option sequence: 5 | Renewal action: Achieve or renew NSE 7 in Secure Networking. | Result: Automatically recertifies active NSE 1, NSE 2, NSE 3, NSE 4, NSE 5 Secure Networking, and NSE 6 Secure Networking certifications.
Recertification option
Certification state / context: Renewal dependency | Option sequence: 6 | Renewal action: Maintain or earn active NSE 4 FortiOS and either NSE 5 Secure Networking or NSE 6 Secure Networking. | Conditions: If a recertification action is completed while prerequisites are incomplete, all prerequisites must be completed within 2 years of that action. | Result: NSE 7 certification is issued on the date all prerequisites are completed.
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