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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Fortinet
Exam Format
70 min
36
Pass/Fail
Solution Specialist
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
2 years from second exam completion
Pass the FCSS_EFW_AD-7.6 core exam and one elective exam before expiration; Passing any FCSS in Network Security exam recertifies FCP in Network Security, FCF, and FCA certifications if still active
FCSS-EFW-AD-7-4 Exam Topics and Domains
FCSS-EFW-AD-7-4 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiGate ADVPN, and more.
1
System Configuration
Fortinet Security Fabric Implementation
Configure Security Fabric ComponentsImplement Security Fabric AutomationTroubleshoot Security Fabric Connectivity
- Deploy and configure Fortinet Security Fabric across multiple devices
- Implement automation workflows for security response
- Troubleshoot Security Fabric connectivity and synchronization issues
Hardware Acceleration
Configure NP (Network Processor) AccelerationConfigure CP (Content Processor) AccelerationOptimize Hardware Acceleration Settings
- Configure and optimize Network Processor (NP) acceleration
- Configure and optimize Content Processor (CP) acceleration
- Monitor and troubleshoot hardware acceleration performance
High Availability (HA)
Configure HA Operation ModesImplement HA Cluster SynchronizationTroubleshoot HA Failover Scenarios
- Configure different HA operational modes for enterprise requirements
- Implement HA cluster synchronization and session pickup
- Troubleshoot HA failover issues and prevent split-brain scenarios
Enterprise Network Implementation
Configure VLANs for Network SegmentationImplement Virtual Domains (VDOMs)Design Multi-Tenant Environments
- Configure VLANs for enterprise network segmentation
- Implement Virtual Domains (VDOMs) for multi-tenant architectures
- Design secure multi-tenant environments with proper isolation
2
Central Management
FortiManager Implementation
Configure Administrative Domains (ADOMs)Create and Manage Device GroupsImplement Provisioning TemplatesUse Metadata VariablesManage Device Registration and Authorization
- Configure and manage Administrative Domains (ADOMs) in FortiManager
- Create device groups and provisioning templates for scalable management
- Implement metadata variables for dynamic configuration
- Manage device registration and authorization
FortiAnalyzer Integration
Configure Log ForwardingImplement Log Storage and Retention PoliciesCreate Custom Reports and DashboardsConfigure Alert Notifications
- Configure log forwarding from FortiGate to FortiAnalyzer
- Implement log storage policies and retention management
- Create custom reports and dashboards for security monitoring
- Configure alert notifications for critical events
3
Security Profiles
SSL/SSH Inspection
Configure SSL/SSH Inspection ProfilesImplement Certificate InspectionManage Certificate Authorities
- Configure SSL/SSH inspection profiles for encrypted traffic analysis
- Implement certificate inspection and validation policies
- Manage certificate authorities and trust chains
Web Filtering
Configure URL Filtering CategoriesImplement Web Filter ProfilesCreate Custom URL CategoriesConfigure FortiGuard Web Filtering
- Configure web filtering using FortiGuard categories
- Implement comprehensive web filter profiles
- Create and manage custom URL categories
Application Control
Implement Application Control ProfilesConfigure Application SignaturesManage Application Risk Levels
- Implement application control profiles for traffic management
- Configure and manage application signatures
- Use application risk levels to enforce security policies
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Configure IPS Profiles and SensorsImplement Intrusion Signature Database (ISDB)Create Custom IPS SignaturesTune IPS for Performance Optimization
- Configure IPS profiles and sensors for threat prevention
- Implement and manage the Intrusion Signature Database
- Create custom IPS signatures for specific threats
- Tune IPS settings for optimal performance
4
Routing
OSPF Implementation
Configure OSPF Areas and NetworksImplement OSPF AuthenticationOptimize OSPF ConvergenceTroubleshoot OSPF Neighbor Relationships
- Configure multi-area OSPF routing in enterprise networks
- Implement OSPF authentication for secure routing
- Optimize OSPF convergence for high availability
- Troubleshoot OSPF neighbor relationship issues
BGP Implementation
Configure BGP PeeringImplement BGP Route FilteringConfigure BGP AttributesTroubleshoot BGP Connectivity
- Configure BGP peering for enterprise and service provider scenarios
- Implement BGP route filtering and manipulation
- Configure BGP attributes for traffic engineering
- Troubleshoot BGP connectivity and route advertisement issues
5
VPN Configuration
IPsec VPN with IKEv2
Configure IKEv2 ParametersImplement IPsec Tunnel InterfacesConfigure Dead Peer Detection (DPD)Troubleshoot IPsec Connectivity
- Configure IPsec VPN using IKEv2 protocol
- Implement route-based IPsec tunnels with tunnel interfaces
- Configure Dead Peer Detection for tunnel monitoring
- Troubleshoot IPsec VPN connectivity issues
Auto Discovery VPN (ADVPN)
Implement ADVPN Hub and Spoke TopologyConfigure On-Demand VPN TunnelsImplement ADVPN ShortcutsTroubleshoot ADVPN Connectivity
- Implement ADVPN hub and spoke topology for dynamic VPN
- Configure on-demand VPN tunnels for efficient connectivity
- Implement ADVPN shortcuts for spoke-to-spoke communication
- Troubleshoot ADVPN connectivity and shortcut issues
How do I earn this certification?
Passing FCSS-EFW-AD-7-4 earns the FCSS in Network Security certification. It sits in the Network Security track.
Current Level Exams
- FCSS_NST_SE-7.4 - FCSS - Network Security 7.4 Support Engineer
- NSE7_SDW-7.2 - NSE 7 - SD-WAN 7.2
- NSE7_LED-7.0 - NSE 7 - LAN Edge 7.0
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- FCSS_SOC_AN-7.4 - FCSS - Security Operations 7.4 AnalystComplementary SOC and threat analysis skills
- FCSS_PCS_AD-7.4 - FCSS - Public Cloud Security 7.4 Administrator Cloud security skills for hybrid deployments
- FCSS_SDW_AR-7.4 - FCSS - SD-WAN 7.4 ArchitectSD-WAN skills for modern enterprise networking
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-15
- Announcement date: 2024-01-15
Updates
- Security Fabric Automation 7.4 Enhanced automation stitches and triggers are major exam topics • Release date: 2024-01-15
- ADVPN (Auto Discovery VPN) 7.4 ADVPN shortcut configuration is heavily tested in exam • Release date: 2024-01-15
- FortiManager Provisioning Templates 7.4 Metadata variables and template deployment are core exam topics • Release date: 2024-01-15
- Hardware Acceleration (FortiASIC) NP7 and CP9 Understanding NP and CP acceleration is essential for exam • Release date: 2024-01-15
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network Security Administrators and Security Architects.
- NSE 4 FortiGate Administrator certification
- 3 years of networking experience
- 3 years of network security experience
- 2 years hands-on experience with FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
- Understanding of topics covered in FortiGate Administrator course