Fortinet NSE 1 in Cybersecurity

The NSE 1 in Cybersecurity certification validates that you have mastered the technical skills and knowledge that are required for any entry-level job role in cybersecurity. This curriculum will offer courses that cover today’s threat landscape and the fundamentals of cybersecurity.

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Target Audience

We recommend this certification to entry-level cybersecurity professionals and to everyone who would like to pursue a career in cybersecurity. We also recommend this certification for professionals who need a high-level understanding of the most common cybersecurity concepts.

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Program Requirements

To achieve this certification, you must pass the NSE 1 – Cybersecurity and Cloud Fundamentals 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 1 Exam	Cybersecurity and Cloud Fundamentals

We recommend taking the associated NSE courses to prepare for the certification exam.

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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 1 in Cybersecurity certification.

For more information, see the following knowledge base article in the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk.

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Recertification

To renew your NSE 1 in Cybersecurity certification, complete one of the following:

• If your NSE 1 certification has expired, you must complete the Cybersecurity and Cloud Fundamentals course and pass the NSE 1 online exam.
• If your NSE 1 certification is still active, you can extend the expiration date by 2 years from the date you complete one of the following requirements:
  • Complete the NSE 1 – Cybersecurity and Cloud Fundamentals course.
  • Achieve or renew any NSE 1 to 7 certification.
  • Pass any NSE 8 practical exam.

For more information, see the following knowledge base article in the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk.

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How to enroll in Fortinet NSE 1 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.