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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Fortinet
Exam Format
60 min
35
Not publicly disclosed
Solution Specialist
Registration
$400 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
2 years
Pass the current version of the same exam; Pass any NSE 7 level exam; Pass any NSE 8 level exam
NSE7-EFW-7-2 Exam Topics and Domains
NSE7-EFW-7-2 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with FortiGuard, FortiGate OSPF, FortiGate BGP, FortiGate IPsec VPN, and more.
1
System Configuration
20%
Implement the Fortinet Security Fabric
Security Fabric ArchitectureSecurity Fabric Visualization and Monitoring
- Integrate FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and multiple devices using the Fortinet Security Fabric
- Configure automation stitches for automated response to security events
- Monitor and visualize enterprise security posture through Security Fabric
Configure Hardware Acceleration
Hardware Acceleration TechnologiesPerformance Optimization
- Optimize FortiGate resources through hardware acceleration
- Configure and verify NP and CP offloading
- Troubleshoot hardware acceleration-related performance issues
Configure Different Operation Modes for an HA Cluster
HA Cluster ConfigurationHA Monitoring and FailoverVDOM and HA
- Implement a high availability (HA) solution on FortiGate
- Configure Active-Active and Active-Passive HA modes
- Monitor and troubleshoot HA cluster operations
- Implement session pickup for stateful failover
2
Central Management
20%
Implement Central Management
FortiManager Deployment and ConfigurationPolicy Packages and ObjectsFortiManager Templates and ScriptsFortiAnalyzer IntegrationMonitoring and Reporting
- Centralize the management and monitoring of network security devices
- Deploy and configure FortiManager for enterprise environments
- Implement centralized policy management using policy packages
- Automate configuration deployment using templates and scripts
- Configure FortiAnalyzer for centralized logging and reporting
3
Security Profiles
20%
Use FortiManager as a Local FortiGuard Server
FortiGuard Distribution Server
- Configure FortiManager as a local FortiGuard Distribution Server
- Optimize FortiGuard update distribution in enterprise networks
- Troubleshoot FortiGuard update synchronization issues
Configure Web Filtering
Web Filter Profiles and PoliciesAdvanced Web Filtering
- Configure comprehensive web filtering policies
- Implement category-based and URL-based web filtering
- Enable HTTPS inspection for encrypted web traffic filtering
- Configure advanced web filtering features (DNS filter, safe search)
Configure Application Control
Application Control ProfilesAdvanced Application Control
- Configure application control to identify and manage applications
- Implement category-based and signature-based application filtering
- Integrate application control with SSL inspection
- Monitor and report on application usage
Configure the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) in an Enterprise Network
IPS Configuration and TuningAdvanced Threat Protection
- Configure the intrusion prevention system (IPS) in an enterprise network
- Implement IPS sensors with appropriate signatures and filters
- Tune IPS performance and reduce false positives
- Configure DoS protection and rate-based signatures
- Monitor and analyze IPS events
4
Routing
20%
Implement OSPF to Route Enterprise Traffic
OSPF Configuration and OperationAdvanced OSPF FeaturesOSPF in Multi-VDOM Environments
- Implement OSPF to route enterprise traffic
- Configure OSPF areas, neighbors, and authentication
- Redistribute routes between OSPF and other protocols
- Troubleshoot OSPF neighbor adjacencies and routing issues
- Implement advanced OSPF features (summarization, filtering, stub areas)
Implement Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to Route Enterprise Traffic
BGP Configuration and OperationAdvanced BGP FeaturesBGP and OSPF Integration
- Implement Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to route enterprise traffic
- Configure eBGP and iBGP neighbors
- Manipulate BGP path attributes for traffic engineering
- Integrate BGP with OSPF through route redistribution
- Troubleshoot BGP neighbor relationships and routing issues
- Combine OSPF and BGP to route enterprise traffic
5
VPN
20%
Implement IPsec VPN IKE Version 2
Site-to-Site IPsec VPN ConfigurationAdvanced IPsec VPN FeaturesIPsec VPN and FortiManager
- Implement IPsec VPN IKE version 2
- Configure site-to-site IPsec VPNs with Phase 1 and Phase 2 parameters
- Implement certificate-based VPN authentication
- Deploy VPN configurations using FortiManager templates
- Simultaneously deploy IPsec tunnels to multiple sites using the FortiManager IPsec templates
- Troubleshoot IPsec VPN tunnel establishment and performance issues
Implement Auto-Discovery VPN (ADVPN) to Enable On-Demand VPN Tunnels Between Sites
ADVPN Architecture and ConfigurationAdvanced ADVPN Features
- Configure ADVPN to enable on-demand VPN tunnels between sites
- Implement ADVPN hub-and-spoke topology
- Enable dynamic shortcut tunnels between spoke sites
- Integrate ADVPN with dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
- Configure ADVPN redundancy with dual hubs
- Troubleshoot ADVPN shortcut tunnel creation and routing
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NSE7-EFW-7-2 earns the Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist - Network Security (Secure Networking) certification. It sits in the Network Security / Secure Networking track.
Current Level Exams
- NSE6_FNC-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiNAC 7.2 NSE 6 core requirement for FCSS Network Security certification
- NSE6_FAC-6.4 - Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiAuthenticator 6.4Alternative NSE 6 core requirement
- NSE7_EFW-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 7 - Enterprise Firewall 7.2Current exam - NSE 7 elective for FCSS Network Security
- NSE7_SDW-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 7 - SD-WAN 7.2 Alternative NSE 7 elective focusing on SD-WAN
- NSE7_LED-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 7 - LAN Edge 7.2 Alternative NSE 7 elective focusing on LAN Edge solutions
Next Level Options
- NSE8_Written - NSE 8 Written ExamWritten exam component of expert-level certification
- NSE8_Practical - NSE 8 Practical Exam Hands-on practical exam - requires passing written exam first
Alternative Paths
- NSE7_PBC-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 7 - Public Cloud Security 7.2Complementary cloud security skills for hybrid environments
- NSE7_SAC-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 7 - Secure Access 7.2 Secure access and SASE architecture skills
- NSE7_ATP-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 7 - Advanced Threat Protection 7.2 Advanced threat detection and response capabilities
- NSE7_ZTA-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 7 - Zero Trust Access 7.2 Zero trust architecture and secure access
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023
- Announcement date: 2023
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network security professionals and Security architects.
- Understanding of topics covered in FCP - FortiGate Administrator (NSE 4)
- Understanding of topics covered in FCP - FortiManager Administrator
- Understanding of topics covered in FCP - FortiAnalyzer Administrator
- 3-5 years of experience with Fortinet network security solutions
- Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals
- Extensive hands-on experience working with FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer