NSE 4 – FortiOS Administrator (NSE4_FGT-X.X)

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NSE 4 – FortiOS Administrator (NSE4_FGT-X.X) Exam Voucher

The Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiOS Administrator exam is the essential core exam for achieving the Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Secure Networking certification. The exam code is version-specific (e.g., NSE4_FGT-7.4 for FortiOS 7.4), but our vouchers can be used for any valid, current version of the NSE 4 exam, based on your preference. It is designed for network and security professionals tasked with the day-to-day configuration, management, and monitoring of the FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall within an enterprise network security infrastructure.

Achieving the NSE 4 designation validates a candidate’s applied knowledge and hands-on skills in managing FortiGate devices. This proficiency is vital for maintaining corporate network security policies, protecting against sophisticated cyber threats, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Fortinet Security Fabric. It serves as the primary technical entry point into Fortinet’s professional certification tracks.

🔑 Exam Domains and Technical Focus

The exam is divided into several major technical domains, with a strong emphasis on practical configuration and troubleshooting. The syllabus is often categorized into FortiGate Security and FortiGate Infrastructure.

FortiGate Security

This section assesses the candidate’s ability to protect the network using FortiGate’s Unified Threat Management (UTM) features. Key topics include:

  • Firewall Policies and Authentication: Configuring firewall policies, implementing Network Address Translation (NAT) like SNAT and DNAT (VIPs), and managing firewall authentication methods (e.g., FSSO, LDAP, RADIUS).
  • Content Inspection: Deploying Antivirus, Web Filtering, Application Control, and the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). This includes understanding FortiGate inspection modes and managing SSL/SSH encrypted traffic inspection.
  • VPN: Configuring both SSL VPN (web-mode and tunnel-mode) for secure remote access and IPsec VPN (site-to-site and redundant) to establish secure connections between networks.

FortiGate Infrastructure

This section covers the foundational network and system settings necessary for robust, high-performance deployment. Key topics include:

  • Deployment and System Configuration: Initial device configuration, implementing the Fortinet Security Fabric, configuring logging/monitoring settings, and diagnosing resource/connectivity problems.
  • High Availability (HA): Understanding and configuring FortiGate HA clusters (typically active-passive) for fault tolerance and high performance.
  • Routing and SD-WAN: Configuring static routes, policy-based routing, and implementing Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) to manage and load balance traffic across multiple WAN links effectively.
  • Diagnostics: Utilizing various command-line interface (CLI) tools and debug flows to diagnose and troubleshoot common network and security issues.

💡 NSE 4 Examination Details

The NSE 4 exam is a proctored exam, available worldwide through Pearson VUE test centers and OnVUE (online proctored).

Detail Specification
Exam Code (Example) NSE4_FGT-7.4 (Voucher covers any valid NSE 4 version; specify version upon purchase.)
Duration 90 minutes
Number of Questions 50-55 multiple-choice and drag-and-drop questions
Format Multiple-choice, multiple-select, and scenario-based questions
Passing Score Not publicly disclosed (Pass/Fail)
Languages English, Japanese, and others
Recertification Passing the current NSE 4 or any higher-level exam (NSE 5, 6, 7, 8) recertifies FCP status.

Successful candidates are strongly encouraged to complete the official FortiGate Administrator training courses and, critically, have at least six months of hands-on experience configuring and operating FortiGate devices in a live environment.

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