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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Fortinet
Exam Format
Professional
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
2 years
Pass a current NSE 5 exam; Pass any two NSE 5 exams (for FCP certification); Earn higher-level Fortinet certifications
NSE5-FSM-6-3 Exam Topics and Domains
NSE5-FSM-6-3 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Azure CLI agent, FortiSIEM Collector, FortiSIEM Rule Engine, Notification Engine, and more.
1
SIEM Concepts
25%
FortiSIEM Architecture Components
Identify FortiSIEM architecture components
- Identify FortiSIEM architecture components and their roles
- Understand the 3-tier architecture model
Deployment Requirements
Identify deployment requirements
- Identify deployment requirements for various scenarios
- Understand storage and database considerations
Event Type Classification
Identify event type classification
- Identify event type classification in FortiSIEM
- Understand how events are categorized and processed
System Configuration and Management
Perform system configuration and management tasks
- Perform system configuration and management tasks
- Configure user access and organizational settings
Troubleshooting System Configuration and Deployment
Troubleshoot system configuration and deployment related issues
- Troubleshoot system configuration and deployment related issues
- Identify and resolve common problems
2
FortiSIEM Operations
35%
Device Discovery
Discover devices on FortiSIEM
- Discover devices on FortiSIEM using various methods
- Configure auto-discovery and manual addition
Query Building
Build queries from search results and events
- Build queries from search results and events
- Create and save complex searches
Data Collection and Notification Tuning
Tune data collection and notification processes
- Tune data collection and notification processes
- Optimize event filtering and parsing
FortiSIEM Agent Deployment
Deploy FortiSIEM agents
- Deploy FortiSIEM agents on various platforms
- Configure and manage agent-based monitoring
Discovery Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot discovery related issues
- Troubleshoot discovery related issues
- Identify and resolve common discovery problems
3
FortiSIEM Analytics
20%
Data Aggregation and Group By
Apply group by and data aggregation on search results
- Apply group by and data aggregation on search results
- Understand attribute selection constraints
Reporting Functions
Use various reporting functions available on FortiSIEM
- Use various reporting functions available on FortiSIEM
- Create, schedule, and distribute reports
Machine Learning Data Import
Import data to train FortiSIEM machine learning
- Import data from valid sources to train FortiSIEM machine learning
- Understand UEBA functionality
4
Rules and Incidents
20%
Rule Components
Identify various rule components
- Identify various rule components and their purposes
- Understand rule evaluation mechanisms
Rule Configuration
Configure rule sub-patterns, aggregation and group by
- Configure rule sub-patterns, aggregation and group by
- Build complex correlation rules
Incident Management
Manage incidents
- Manage incidents throughout their lifecycle
- Understand the relationship between rules and incidents
Clear Conditions
Configure clear conditions for incidents
- Configure clear conditions for incidents
- Implement auto-clearing logic
Notification and Automation Policies
Configure notification policies and automation
- Configure notification policies for alerts
- Configure automation policies for automated remediation
- Integrate with FortiClient EMS and FortiGate for ZTNA and blocking
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NSE5-FSM-6-3 earns the Fortinet Certified Professional - Security Operations certification. It sits in the Security Operations track.
Current Level Exams
- FCP_FSM_AN-7.2 - FCP - FortiSIEM 7.2 Analyst
- NSE5_FAZ - Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiAnalyzer
- NSE5_EDR - Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiEDR
- NSE5_SOC - Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiSOAR
Next Level Options
- NSE6_FSM - Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiSIEM Advanced FortiSIEM expertise
- NSE7 - Fortinet NSE 7 - Network Security ArchitectArchitectural-level expertise
- NSE8 - Fortinet NSE 8 - Written and Practical ExamsHighest level of Fortinet certification
Alternative Paths
- NSE5_FAZ - Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiAnalyzer Complementary logging and analytics skills
- NSE5_EDR - Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiEDR Endpoint detection and response capabilities
- NSE5_SOC - Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiSOAR Security orchestration and automation
- NSE5_FMG - Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiManager Central management skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
ACTIVE_RETIRING
Updates
- FortiSIEM 7.4.0 7.4.0 Not directly covered in NSE5_FSM-6.3 (exam covers 6.3) • Release date: 2024-11-01
- FortiSIEM 7.2 7.2 Covered in replacement exam FCP_FSM_AN-7.2 • Release date: 2024-01-01
- Azure Cloud Integration 6.3+ Azure CLI agent support covered in NSE5_FSM-6.3 • Release date: 2020-01-01
- ZTNA Integration 7.2+ ZTNA tag application covered in FCP_FSM_AN-7.2 • Release date: 2024-01-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security professionals responsible for the configuration and administration of FortiSIEM devices and Security analysts working with SIEM solutions.
- Minimum of six months of hands-on experience with FortiSIEM devices
- Understanding of SIEM concepts
- Basic network security knowledge
- Familiarity with security event management