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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Fortinet
Exam Format
70 min
35
Professional
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
2 years
Pass one core exam and one elective exam before certification expiration; Achieve the related FCSS (Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist) certification track
FCP-WCS-AD-7-4 Exam Topics and Domains
FCP-WCS-AD-7-4 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with AWS Gateway Load Balancer, FortiGate VM, FortiManager, AWS CloudFormation, and more.
1
Public Cloud Fundamentals
20%
AWS Public Cloud Concepts
AWS Infrastructure ComponentsIaaS Platform Knowledge
- Explain AWS public cloud concepts
- Understand AWS infrastructure components
- Identify cloud service models
Fortinet Cloud Security Solutions
Fortinet Product Portfolio for AWS
- Identify different Fortinet cloud security solutions
- Understand Fortinet product capabilities in AWS
2
AWS Components
25%
AWS Networking Components
VPC and Network ArchitectureLoad Balancers
- Identify AWS networking components
- Understand VPC architecture
- Compare AWS load balancer types
AWS Security Components
Security Groups and Network ACLsIAM and Access ManagementAWS GuardDuty Integration
- Apply AWS security components
- Configure IAM roles and policies
- Integrate GuardDuty with FortiGate
AWS Traffic Flow
Traffic Routing Patterns
- Describe AWS traffic flow patterns
- Understand traffic routing through security devices
3
Fortinet Product Deployment
30%
FortiGate Deployment in AWS
FortiGate VM DeploymentFortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (CNF)CloudFormation DeploymentSDN Connectors
- Deploy FortiGate solutions in AWS
- Configure FortiGate CNF
- Use CloudFormation for automation
- Integrate SDN connectors
FortiWeb Deployment in AWS
FortiWeb VM vs Managed RulesFortiWeb Cloud
- Deploy WAF solutions in AWS environments
- Compare FortiWeb deployment options
- Configure FortiWeb Cloud
FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer Integration
FortiManager Centralized ManagementFortiAnalyzer Logging and Analytics
- Integrate FortiManager for centralized policy management
- Use FortiAnalyzer for logging and compliance
4
High Availability
15%
HA Deployment in AWS
High Availability ArchitectureHA CloudFormation Templates
- Deploy HA solutions in AWS
- Configure HA using CloudFormation templates
- Understand HA failover mechanisms
5
Autoscaling, Load Balancers & Advanced Features
10%
FortiGate Autoscaling
Autoscaling ConfigurationAutomation and Orchestration
- Implement FortiGate autoscaling
- Configure automation stitches
- Integrate with AWS Lambda and CloudWatch
How do I earn this certification?
Passing FCP-WCS-AD-7-4 earns the Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Public Cloud Security certification. It sits in the Public Cloud Security track.
Current Level Exams
- FCP_ZCS_AD-7.4 - Azure Cloud Security 7.4 AdministratorCore exam for Azure cloud security track
- FCP_GCP_AD-7.4 - Google Cloud Security 7.4 Administrator Core exam for Google Cloud security track
- FCP_FGT_AD-7.6 - FortiGate 7.6 AdministratorElective exam focusing on FortiGate administration
- FCP_FMG_AD-7.4 - FortiMail 7.4 AdministratorElective exam focusing on FortiMail administration
- FCP_FWB_AD-7.4 - FortiWeb 7.4 AdministratorElective exam focusing on FortiWeb administration
Next Level Options
- FCSS_Public_Cloud - Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist - Public Cloud Security Advanced specialization in public cloud security solutions
- NSE_7 - NSE 7 CertificationsExpert-level networking and security certifications
- NSE_8 - NSE 8 CertificationsHighest level of Fortinet technical certification
Alternative Paths
- FCP_ZCS_AD-7.4 - Azure Cloud Security AdministratorMulti-cloud skills expansion to Azure
- FCP_GCP_AD-7.4 - Google Cloud Security Administrator Multi-cloud skills expansion to Google Cloud Platform
- FCP_FGT_AD-7.6 - FortiGate AdministratorCore networking and firewall administration skills
- FCP_FWB_AD-7.4 - FortiWeb AdministratorWeb application firewall specialization
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
Updates
- FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (CNF) 7.4 CNF is a key exam topic with questions on deployment, management, and multi-region/multi-account scenarios • Release date: 2024-01-01
- AWS Gateway Load Balancer Current GWLB is central to transparent traffic inspection scenarios in the exam • Release date: 2020-11-10
- AWS Transit Gateway Connect Current Transit Gateway Connect is tested for high-bandwidth hybrid cloud connectivity • Release date: 2020-12-01
- FortiOS 7.4 Exam tests FortiOS 7.4 specific features and configurations • Release date: 2023-Q4
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cloud security engineers and Security administrators.
- General knowledge of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platforms
- Experience with FortiGate virtual machines
- Experience with FortiWeb virtual machines
- AWS account with payment method and marketplace subscription capability
- Understanding of AWS networking concepts (VPC, subnets, routing)
- Familiarity with AWS security components (Security Groups, IAM)
- Basic knowledge of CloudFormation templates