NSE_1 Verified 2026 Edition

NSE 1 - Information Security Awareness Practice Test

NSE 1 - Information Security Awareness is the entry point into Fortinet's certification program, for newcomers and non-technical staff who need basic security awareness. Passing it counts toward the Fortinet Certified Fundamentals credential. This practice test covers the foundational security terms the exam checks. The path continues to the FortiOS 7.6 Administrator exam.

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Exam Format

NSE 1

Validity

2 years
If expired: complete the Cybersecurity and Cloud Fundamentals course and pass the NSE 1 online exam; If active: complete the NSE 1 - Cybersecurity and Cloud Fundamentals course; If active: achieve or renew any NSE 1 to 7 certification

NSE_1 Exam Topics and Domains

NSE_1 is organized into 10 weighted domains.

1

Intro to Cybersecurity

Intro to Cybersecurity
2

Threat Landscape

Threat Landscape
3

Social Engineering

Social Engineering
4

Malware

Malware
5

Cryptography and the Public Key Infrastructure

Cryptography and the Public Key Infrastructure
6

Secure Networking

Secure Networking
7

Authentication and Access Control

Authentication and Access Control
8

Endpoint Security

Endpoint Security
9

Secure Data and Applications

Secure Data and Applications
10

Cloud Security and Virtualization

Cloud Security and Virtualization

How do I earn this certification?

Passing NSE_1 earns the NSE 1 in Cybersecurity certification. It sits in the Cybersecurity fundamentals (NSE 1-3) track.

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What's changed on this exam?

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  • Last content update: 2026-07-14

Who should take this exam?

  • Networking
  • Network protocols and applications
  • Operating Systems
  • Computer hardware and applications.

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