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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Fortinet
Exam Format
75 min
35-40
Pass/Fail
Expert (NSE 7)
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
2 years
Pass both FCSS core exams (NSE7_SSE_AD-25 + SD-WAN Architect exam) again before expiration; Extend by three years by achieving or recertifying FCX in Cybersecurity; Passing FCSS SASE exams also recertifies FCP in Network Security, FCF, and FCA certifications if active
NSE7_SSE_AD-25 Exam Topics and Domains
NSE7_SSE_AD-25 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with FortiSASE, FortiClient, FortiManager, SD-WAN, and more.
1
SASE Architecture and Integration
25%
SASE Architecture Components
Core SASE Architecture ComponentsFortiSASE Integration with Existing Networks
- Integrate FortiSASE into existing networks
- Identify core components of SASE architecture
- Evaluate FortiSASE components in complex deployment scenarios
Advanced Deployment Scenarios
Complex Multi-Site Deployments
- Design and implement complex FortiSASE deployments
- Optimize SASE architecture for multi-site environments
2
SASE Deployment and Management
30%
Branch and Remote User Deployments
Advanced Branch DeploymentsRemote User Connectivity
- Implement advanced deployment for branch and remote user environments
- Configure and optimize remote access solutions
Security Deployment and Optimization
Advanced Security InspectionSecurity Policy Management
- Deploy and optimize security using advanced inspection features
- Manage security policies effectively across the SASE platform
Endpoint Profile Design and Compliance
Endpoint Profile ConfigurationCompliance Rule Management
- Design endpoint profiles for compliance enforcement
- Manage compliance rules across the SASE deployment
3
Secure Private Access (SPA)
30%
SPA Use Case Design
SPA Architecture and Use CasesPrivate Application Access Design
- Design supported SPA use cases
- Architect secure private access solutions for enterprise applications
SD-WAN Integration with FortiSASE
SPA Deployment with SD-WANHybrid SD-WAN and SASE Architecture
- Deploy SPA coordinated with SD-WAN using FortiSASE
- Integrate SD-WAN and SASE for optimized application delivery
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Implementation
ZTNA Policies and TaggingAccess Proxy ConfigurationAgentless and Agent-Based ZTNA
- Implement Zero Trust Network Access with tagging and access proxy configurations
- Configure both agentless and agent-based ZTNA solutions
4
Analytics and Troubleshooting
15%
Tunnel Connectivity and Performance Troubleshooting
Tunnel Connectivity IssuesSPA Performance Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot tunnel connectivity issues
- Diagnose and resolve SPA performance problems
Dashboard, FortiView, and Security Log Analysis
Dashboard AnalysisFortiView AnalysisSecurity Log Analysis
- Analyze dashboard, FortiView, and security logs effectively
- Use analytics tools for security monitoring and troubleshooting
User Traffic and Security Reporting
User Traffic AnalysisSecurity Issue Reporting
- Analyze reports for user traffic and security concerns
- Generate comprehensive security and compliance reports
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NSE7_SSE_AD-25 earns the FCSS in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) certification. It sits in the SASE / Zero Trust Network Access track.
Current Level Exams
- NSE7_SDW-7.6 - NSE 7 - SD-WAN 7.6 Architect Second exam required for FCSS in SASE (current version)
- NSE7_SDW-7.4 - NSE 7 - SD-WAN 7.4 Architect Legacy version available until November 25, 2025
Next Level Options
- NSE8 - NSE 8 - Written and Practical ExamsHighest level Fortinet certification
- FCX - FCX in Cybersecurity Expert-level multi-product certification
Alternative Paths
- NSE7_PBC-7.2 - NSE 7 - Public Cloud Security 7.2Complementary cloud security expertise
- FCSS_SOC_OP-24 - FCSS - Security Operations SOC and threat analysis focus
- NSE6_FNC-7.2 - NSE 6 - FortiNAC NAC and endpoint visibility skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-01-01
- Announcement date: 2025-01-01
Updates
- FortiSASE Platform 25.3.148 New ZTNA features and custom domain support are covered in exam • Release date: 2025-11-20
- FortiOS 7.4 Core operating system functionality tested in exam • Release date: 2024-08-01
- FortiClient 7.0+ Endpoint agent configuration and management tested • Release date: 2023-01-01
- FortiAuthenticator 6.5 User authentication and identity management in SASE deployments • Release date: 2024-03-01
Who should take this exam?
- 2 years networking experience
- 2 years network security experience
- 2 years endpoint management experience
- 1 year hybrid network experience
- FortiGate Administrator knowledge
- FortiClient EMS Administrator experience
- Completion of FortiSASE Administrator and FortiSASE Enterprise Administrator courses