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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
Validity
2 years
Pass any FCP exam to renew all FCP certifications for 2 years; Pass any NSE 7 or NSE 8 exam; Participate in Fortinet Continuing Education program
FCP-ZCS-AD-7-4 Exam Topics and Domains
FCP-ZCS-AD-7-4 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Azure Load Balancer, Azure ExpressRoute, Azure VPN Gateway, Azure Application Gateway, and more.
1
Azure Public Cloud Concepts
15%
Public Cloud Basic Concepts and Components
Cloud Computing FundamentalsMulti-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Strategies
- Describe public cloud basic concepts and components
- Explain the shared responsibility model in cloud security
Azure Basic Concepts and Components
Azure InfrastructureAzure Compute Services
- Describe Azure basic concepts and components
- Understand Azure infrastructure and organizational model
2
Azure Components
20%
Azure Components and Networking Elements
Azure Virtual Networks (VNets)Azure Networking ServicesAzure Storage and Databases
- Explain Azure components and networking elements
- Understand Azure virtual networking architecture
- Configure Azure networking services
Azure Security Services
Azure Native Security ServicesAzure Identity and Access Management
- Explain Azure security services
- Understand Azure native security capabilities
- Implement identity and access management
3
Fortinet Product Deployment
30%
Fortinet Solutions in Azure
Fortinet Portfolio Overview
- Describe the Fortinet solutions in Azure
- Understand Fortinet product capabilities and use cases
Deploy a Single FortiWeb Instance
FortiWeb Deployment
- Deploy a single FortiWeb instance in Azure
- Configure FortiWeb for web application firewall capabilities
Deploy a Single FortiGate Instance
FortiGate DeploymentFortiGate Security Policies
- Deploy a single FortiGate instance in Azure
- Configure FortiGate for network security
- Implement security policies and profiles
Configure FortiGate Azure SDN Integration
Azure SDN ConnectorIntegration with Azure Networking
- Configure FortiGate Azure SDN integration
- Implement dynamic policies using Azure SDN connector
- Integrate FortiGate with Azure networking services
4
High Availability (HA)
25%
Configure HA using FortiGate in Azure
FortiGate HA Deployment ModelsAzure HA Integration
- Configure HA using FortiGate in Azure
- Understand Azure-specific HA deployment models
- Implement failover automation in Azure
Configure Load Balancing and Autoscaling
Azure Load Balancing OptionsFortiGate Autoscaling
- Configure load balancing in Azure
- Implement FortiGate autoscaling
- Manage FortiGate configuration in autoscale environments
Explain Azure Route Server Concepts
Azure Route Server Fundamentals
- Explain Azure route server concepts
- Understand the role of Azure Route Server in network architecture
Explain Azure Route Server Use Cases
Route Server with Network Virtual Appliances
- Explain Azure route server use cases
- Understand integration of Route Server with FortiGate
5
VPN Solutions in Azure
10%
Explain Site-to-Site Connection Options in Azure
Azure VPN GatewayVPN Connection Types
- Explain the site-to-site connection options in Azure
- Understand Azure VPN Gateway capabilities and types
Deploy Connections between FortiGate and Azure VPN Gateway
FortiGate to Azure VPN Gateway IntegrationSecure VPN Communication
- Deploy connections between FortiGate and Azure VPN gateway
- Configure and troubleshoot IPsec VPN tunnels
Explain Azure Virtual WAN Concepts
Azure Virtual WAN Overview
- Explain Azure virtual WAN concepts
- Understand benefits of Virtual WAN for large-scale connectivity
Deploy Azure Virtual WAN
Virtual WAN DeploymentVirtual WAN with Fortinet
- Deploy Azure virtual WAN
- Configure multi-regional connectivity using Virtual WAN
How do I earn this certification?
Passing FCP-ZCS-AD-7-4 earns the FCP - Public Cloud Security certification. It sits in the Public Cloud Security track.
Current Level Exams
- FCP_ZCS_AWS-7.4 - FCP - AWS Cloud Security 7.4 Administrator
- FCP_ZCS_GCP-7.4 - FCP - GCP Cloud Security 7.4 Administrator
Next Level Options
- NSE 7 - Network Security Expert Level 7Advanced enterprise security architecture
- NSE 8 - Network Security Expert Level 8Highest level of Fortinet certification - expert level
Alternative Paths
- FCP_FGT_AD-7.4 - FCP - FortiGate 7.4 AdministratorCore FortiGate administration skills - complementary to cloud security
- FCP_FWB_AD-7.4 - FCP - FortiWeb 7.4 AdministratorWeb application security focus
- FCP_FAZ_AN-7.4 - FCP - FortiAnalyzer 7.4 AnalystAnalytics and reporting for security operations
- FCP_FMG_AD-7.4 - FCP - FortiManager 7.4 AdministratorCentralized management of Fortinet devices
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for FCP-ZCS-AD-7-4.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-07-26
- Announcement date: 2023-05
Updates
- FortiOS 7.4 Current version covered in FCP_ZCS_AD-7.4 exam • Release date: 2023-05
- FortiWeb 7.2 Current version covered in FCP_ZCS_AD-7.4 exam • Release date: 2023-03
- Azure Virtual WAN Current Major exam topic - deployment and integration scenarios • Release date: Ongoing updates
- Azure Route Server Current Added to exam objectives - understanding concepts and use cases • Release date: 2021 (GA)
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cloud security administrators and Network security professionals.
- General knowledge of IaaS vendors
- Experience with FortiGate and FortiWeb VMs
- Understanding of network security concepts
- Familiarity with Azure infrastructure
- Azure account with pay-as-you-go subscription for hands-on practice