The Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) certification is a professional certification program offered by Fortinet. It validates the expertise and skills of cybersecurity professionals in designing, administering, monitoring, and troubleshooting advanced Fortinet solutions in various domains such as Zero Trust Access, Network Security, Public Cloud Security, Security Operations, and OT Security.

The Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) Credential Path is a structured certification path that individuals can follow to obtain the FCSS certification in their desired domain. The FCSS Credential Path includes different certifications, each focusing on a specific area of expertise within the Fortinet solutions portfolio. These certifications include:

• FCSS in Zero Trust Access: Validating expertise in designing, administering, and troubleshooting Fortinet Zero Trust Access solutions.
• FCSS in Network Security: Validating expertise in designing, administering, and troubleshooting Fortinet network security solutions.
• FCSS in Public Cloud Security: Validating expertise in designing, administering, and troubleshooting Fortinet public cloud security solutions.
• FCSS in Security Operations: Validating expertise in designing, administering, and troubleshooting Fortinet security operations solutions.
• FCSS in OT Security: Validating expertise in designing, administering, and troubleshooting Fortinet OT security solutions.

To obtain each FCSS certification, candidates need to pass specific exams that assess their knowledge and skills in the respective domain. The certifications are active for a period of two years and can be recertified by meeting certain requirements, such as passing relevant exams or achieving/renewing other certifications within the Fortinet Cybersecurity certification framework.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist Zero Trust Access

The FCSS in ZTA certification validates your ability to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet ZTA solutions. This curriculum covers ZTA infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions. We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to design, manage, support, and analyze advanced Fortinet ZTA solutions.

To obtain the FCSS in Zero Trust Access certification, you must pass the Fortinet NSE 7–Zero Trust Access exam. The certification will be active for two years.

Recertification

• If your FCSS in Zero Trust Access certification has expired, you must pass the Fortinet Fortinet NSE 7–Zero Trust Access exam to earn active status.
• If your FCSS in Zero Trust Access certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to two years from the date you complete the following requirement:
  • Passing the Fortinet NSE 7–Zero Trust Access exam.
• If your FCSS in Zero Trust Access certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to three years from the date you achieve or renew the FCX in Cybersecurity certification.
• Passing the Fortinet NSE 7–Zero Trust Access exam recertifies your FCF, and FCA certifications if they are still active.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist Network Security

The FCSS in Network Security certification validates your ability to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet network security solutions. This curriculum covers network security infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions. We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to design, manage, support, and analyze advanced Fortinet network security solutions.

To obtain the FCSS in Network Security certification, you must pass the core exam and one elective exam within two years of difference. The certification will be active for two years.

Recertification

• If your FCSS in Network Security certification has expired, you must pass one core exam and one elective exam within two years of difference to earn active status.
• If your FCSS in Network Security certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to two years from the date you complete the following requirement:
  • Passing the core exam and one elective exam within two years of difference.
• If your FCSS in Network Security certification is still active you can extend its expiration date to three years from the date you achieve or recertify the FCX in Cybersecurity certification.
• Passing any of the FCSS in Network Security exams recertifies your FCP in Network Security, FCF, and FCA certifications if they are still active.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist Public Cloud Security

The FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification validates your ability to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet public cloud solutions. This curriculum covers public cloud infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions. We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to design, manage, support, and analyze advanced Fortinet public cloud security solutions.

To obtain the FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification, you must pass the Fortinet NSE 7–Public Cloud Security exam. The certification will be active for two years.

Recertification

• If your FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification has expired, you must pass the Fortinet NSE 7–Public Cloud Security exam to earn active status.
• If your FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to two years from the date you complete the following requirement:
  • Passing the Fortinet NSE 7–Public Cloud Security exam.
• If your FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to three years from the date you achieve or renew the FCX in Cybersecurity certification.
• Passing the Fortinet NSE 7–Public Cloud Security exam recertifies your FCP in Public Cloud Security, FCF, and FCA certifications if they are still active.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist Security Operations

The FCSS in Security Operations certification validates your ability to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet security operations solutions. This curriculum covers security operations infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions. We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to design, manage, support, and analyze advanced Fortinet security operations solutions.

To obtain the FCSS in Security Operations certification, you must pass the Fortinet NSE 7–Advanced Analytics exam. The certification will be active for two years.

Recertification

• If your FCSS in Security Operations certification has expired, you must pass the NSE 7–Advanced Analytics exam to earn active status.
• If your FCSS in Security Operations certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to two years from the date you complete the following requirement:
  • Passing the NSE 7–Advanced Analytics exam.
• If your FCSS in Security Operations certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to three years from the date you achieve or renew the FCX in Cybersecurity certification.
• Passing the NSE 7–Advanced Analytics exam recertifies your FCP in Security Operations, FCF, and FCA certifications if they are still active.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist OT Security

The FCSS in OT Security certification validates your ability to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet OT security solutions. This curriculum covers OT security infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions. We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to design, manage, support, and analyze advanced Fortinet OT security solutions.

To obtain the FCSS in OT Security certification, you must pass the Fortinet NSE 7–OT Security exam. The certification will be active for two years.

Recertification

• If your FCSS in OT Security certification has expired, you must pass the Fortinet NSE 7–OT Security exam to earn active status.
• If your FCSS in OT Security certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to two years from the date you complete the following requirement:
  • Passing the Fortinet NSE 7–OT Security exam.
• If your FCSS in OT Security certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to three years from the date you achieve or renew the FCX in Cybersecurity certification.
• Passing the Fortinet NSE 7–OT Security exam recertifies your FCF, and FCA certifications if they are still active.

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