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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Fortinet
Exam Format
70 min
37
Professional
Registration
$400 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
2 years from exam pass date
Pass any current NSE 7 exam before expiration; Obtain NSE 8 certification (automatically renews NSE 7)
NSE7-PBC-7-2 Exam Topics and Domains
NSE7-PBC-7-2 is organized into 3 weighted domains. Expect to work with Terraform, FortiGate-VM, AWS VPC, AWS EC2, and more.
1
FortiGate Deployments in Public Cloud
40%
Identify Public Cloud FortiGate Solutions
Public Cloud FortiGate Deployment ModelsFortiGate Instance Types and Sizing
- Identify the appropriate FortiGate solution for various public cloud deployment scenarios
- Understand the different FortiGate-VM deployment options available in AWS and Azure
- Differentiate between licensing models and their implications
Deploy Transit VPC and Transit Gateway
AWS Transit Gateway ArchitectureTransit VPC Design Patterns
- Deploy and configure Transit VPC architectures using FortiGate
- Implement AWS Transit Gateway with FortiGate integration
- Design secure and scalable hub-and-spoke topologies
- Configure routing for centralized security inspection
Explain Fortinet Container Security Solutions
Container Security Fundamentals
- Explain Fortinet's container security solutions
- Understand FortiGate Cloud Native Firewall capabilities
- Describe container security best practices
Configure SD-WAN Transit Gateway Connect
AWS SD-WAN Connect IntegrationSD-WAN Performance and Monitoring
- Configure SD-WAN Transit Gateway Connect
- Implement GRE tunnels and BGP routing
- Optimize traffic routing with SD-WAN policies
- Monitor and troubleshoot SD-WAN connections
Integrate FortiGate with Azure Virtual WAN
Azure Virtual WAN ArchitectureFortiGate NVA in Azure Virtual WAN
- Integrate FortiGate with Azure Virtual WAN
- Deploy FortiGate as Network Virtual Appliance
- Configure routing for security inspection in Virtual WAN
- Implement high availability for FortiGate in Azure
2
Automation
35%
Describe Automation Infrastructure
Infrastructure as Code ConceptsAutomation Tool Selection
- Describe Infrastructure as Code principles
- Explain automation infrastructure components
- Compare different automation approaches
- Identify appropriate tools for specific automation tasks
Deploy Terraform and Ansible
Terraform FundamentalsAnsible for Configuration Management
- Deploy FortiGate using Terraform
- Configure FortiGate using Ansible
- Understand Terraform and Ansible workflows
- Implement automation best practices
Explain Azure Security Concepts
Azure Network SecurityAzure Identity and Access Management
- Explain Azure security concepts relevant to FortiGate deployments
- Understand Azure network security services
- Implement Azure security best practices
- Integrate FortiGate with Azure security services
Explain Routing and Restrictions in Public Cloud
AWS Routing and NetworkingAzure Routing and Networking
- Explain routing mechanisms in AWS and Azure
- Understand cloud provider networking restrictions
- Design routing architectures within cloud constraints
- Troubleshoot routing issues in public cloud
Deploy FortiGate-VM with Automation Tools
Terraform Deployment in AWSTerraform Deployment in Azure
- Deploy FortiGate-VM in AWS using Terraform
- Deploy FortiGate-VM in Azure using Terraform
- Automate FortiGate configuration during deployment
- Implement bootstrapping for FortiGate-VM
Deploy Fortinet Solutions in AWS Using Terraform
Single FortiGate DeploymentHA FortiGate Deployment in AWSAuto-scaling FortiGate in AWS
- Deploy single FortiGate in AWS using Terraform
- Implement HA FortiGate deployments with automation
- Configure auto-scaling FortiGate solutions
- Automate failover mechanisms
Deploy Fortinet Solutions in Azure Using Terraform
Single FortiGate Deployment in AzureHA FortiGate Deployment in Azure
- Deploy single FortiGate in Azure using Terraform
- Implement HA FortiGate deployments in Azure
- Automate failover mechanisms in Azure
- Integrate with Azure native services
Configure HA Solutions in Azure Using Automation Tools
Active-Passive HA with Load BalancerActive-Active HA with External Load Balancer
- Configure HA solutions in Azure using automation
- Implement active-passive HA with load balancer
- Deploy active-active HA configurations
- Automate HA setup with Terraform and Ansible
3
Troubleshooting and FortiCNP
25%
Troubleshoot AWS EC2 Connectivity Issues
EC2 Network TroubleshootingFortiGate EC2 Instance Issues
- Troubleshoot AWS EC2 connectivity issues for FortiGate
- Use AWS native tools for diagnostics
- Identify and resolve common FortiGate EC2 problems
- Analyze logs and metrics for troubleshooting
Troubleshoot SD-WAN Connect Issues
Transit Gateway Connect TroubleshootingSD-WAN Performance Issues
- Troubleshoot SD-WAN Transit Gateway Connect issues
- Diagnose GRE tunnel and BGP problems
- Resolve SD-WAN performance issues
- Use FortiGate diagnostics for SD-WAN troubleshooting
Troubleshoot Azure SDN Connectors
Azure SDN Connector ConfigurationDynamic Address Objects
- Troubleshoot Azure SDN connector issues
- Configure and verify SDN connector authentication
- Resolve dynamic object synchronization problems
- Implement tag-based security policies
Use FortiCNP to Mitigate Cloud Security Risks
FortiCNP Overview and ArchitectureFortiCNP Security AssessmentFortiCNP Risk Mitigation
- Use FortiCNP for cloud security assessment
- Identify and mitigate cloud security risks
- Implement compliance monitoring with FortiCNP
- Automate security remediation
- Integrate FortiCNP with cloud security tools
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NSE7-PBC-7-2 earns the Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist - Public Cloud Security certification. It sits in the Public Cloud Security track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- NSE8_811 - Fortinet NSE 8 - Written ExamExpert-level Fortinet certification focusing on complex enterprise deployments
- NSE8_812 - Fortinet NSE 8 - Written Exam 8.1.2Latest version of NSE 8 written exam
Alternative Paths
- NSE7_EFW-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 7 - Enterprise Firewall 7.2Complementary enterprise security skills for on-premises environments
- NSE7_SDW-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 7 - SD-WAN 7.2 SD-WAN expertise complements cloud networking knowledge
- NSE7_OTS-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 7 - OT Security 7.2Operational Technology security for industrial environments
- NSE7_LED-7.2 - Fortinet NSE 7 - LAN Edge 7.2 Campus networking and security expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-10-01
- Announcement date: 2023-10-01
Updates
- FortiGate 7.2 7.2.0 and later Exam based on FortiGate 7.2 features and capabilities • Release date: 2023
- Terraform Latest stable Core automation tool for exam scenarios
- Ansible Latest stable Configuration management tool tested in exam
- AWS Transit Gateway Major topic area for AWS deployments
- Azure Virtual WAN Critical for Azure deployment scenarios
Who should take this exam?
- NSE 4 FortiGate Security certification
- Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure
- Understanding of cloud networking concepts
- Experience with FortiGate administration
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)