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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Fortinet
Exam Format
65 min
32
Pass/Fail
Solution Specialist
Registration
$400 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
2 years
Pass the current version of the exam; Pass any higher-level Fortinet certification exam; Complete Fortinet Continuing Education credits
FCSS-SOC-AN-7-4 Exam Topics and Domains
FCSS-SOC-AN-7-4 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer collectors, Fortinet Security Fabric, Alert generation, and more.
1
SOC Concepts and Adversary Behavior
25%
Analyze security incidents and identify adversary behaviors
Security Incident AnalysisAdversary Behavior Analysis
- Demonstrate ability to analyze security incidents using FortiAnalyzer
- Identify and classify adversary behaviors in security events
- Correlate incident indicators to determine attack scope
Map adversary behaviors to MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques
MITRE ATT&CK FrameworkTactical and Technical Mapping
- Map security events to MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Identify tactics and techniques from incident data
- Understand the complete attack lifecycle using ATT&CK
Identify components of the Fortinet SOC solution
Fortinet SOC ArchitectureSOC Solution Components
- Identify all components of Fortinet SOC solution
- Understand how components work together
- Recognize the role of each component in security operations
2
Architecture and Detection Capabilities
30%
Configure and manage collectors and analyzers
Collector ConfigurationAnalyzer Management
- Configure collectors for various data sources
- Manage FortiAnalyzer analyzer instances
- Optimize collector and analyzer performance
Design stable and efficient FortiAnalyzer deployments
Deployment ArchitecturePerformance Optimization
- Design FortiAnalyzer deployments for enterprise environments
- Implement performance best practices
- Plan for scalability and growth
Design, configure, and manage FortiAnalyzer Fabric deployments
Security Fabric IntegrationFabric Deployment Models
- Design and implement FortiAnalyzer Fabric deployments
- Integrate FortiAnalyzer with Fortinet Security Fabric
- Manage Fabric devices and topology
3
SOC Operation
25%
Configure and manage event handlers
Event Handler ConfigurationEvent Handler Management
- Configure event handlers for various security scenarios
- Manage and maintain event handler effectiveness
- Optimize event correlation rules
Analyze and manage events and incidents
Event AnalysisIncident Management
- Analyze security events to identify threats
- Manage complete incident lifecycle
- Document and report on incidents
Analyze threat hunting information feeds
Threat Intelligence FeedsProactive Threat Hunting
- Integrate and analyze threat intelligence feeds
- Conduct proactive threat hunting activities
- Use threat information to enhance detection
Manage outbreak alert handlers and reports
Outbreak Alert ConfigurationOutbreak Reporting
- Configure and manage outbreak alert handlers
- Generate and customize outbreak reports
- Automate outbreak alerting and reporting
4
SOC Automation
20%
Configure playbook triggers and tasks
Playbook TriggersPlaybook Tasks
- Configure playbook triggers for automation
- Create and sequence playbook tasks
- Implement error handling in playbooks
Configure and manage connectors
Connector ConfigurationConnector Management
- Configure connectors for automation workflows
- Manage connector lifecycle and security
- Troubleshoot connector connectivity issues
Manage playbook templates
Playbook Template LibraryCustom Playbook Development
- Utilize and customize playbook templates
- Develop custom playbooks for specific scenarios
- Manage playbook template library
Monitor playbooks
Playbook Execution MonitoringPlaybook Optimization
- Monitor playbook execution and performance
- Analyze playbook logs and metrics
- Optimize playbooks for efficiency
How do I earn this certification?
Passing FCSS-SOC-AN-7-4 earns the FCSS in Security Operations certification. It sits in the Security Operations track.
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- FCSS_EFW_AD-7.4 - Enterprise Firewall AdministratorComplementary firewall administration skills
- FCSS_NST_SE-7.4 - Network Security Broader network security expertise
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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 FCSS-SOC-AN-7-4.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-05-30
- Announcement date: 2024-05-30
Updates
- FortiAnalyzer 7.4.5 Latest features may appear in updated exam questions • Release date: 2024-10-15
- MITRE ATT&CK v15 Updated tactics and techniques may be referenced in exam scenarios • Release date: 2024-10-01
- FortiOS 7.4 Core technology tested alongside FortiAnalyzer • Release date: 2024-01-15
Who should take this exam?
- Experience with Fortinet Security Fabric
- Knowledge of SOC operations and processes
- Familiarity with FortiAnalyzer and FortiOS
- Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Experience with security incident analysis