EDUCATION PATHWAY
Security Operations
Security Operations EDUCATION PATHWAYS
Training Institute
The purpose of Education Pathways is to create a career map through Fortinet’s Training Institute learning. Allowing individuals
to navigate their educational journey from curriculum to careers. This education pathway focuses on Security Operations and
the potential job opportunities that exist around the technology.
Security Operations
Fortinet utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) of varying types, in various locations for complementary purposes. From the global
threat intelligence in our FortiGuard Labs, to inline security controls deployed throughout the organization, and centralized
advanced threat detection and response in the SOC. Advanced analytics help your security solutions and teams keep pace with
an accelerating threat landscape.
Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework)
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework), published
by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in NIST Special Publication 800-181, is a nationally focused
resource that establishes a common lexicon to describe cybersecurity work, and workers, regardless of where, or for whom, the
work is performed.
NICE Framework—Work Roles
Work Roles act as the most detailed groupings of cybersecurity work comprised of specific knowledge, skills, and abilities
(KSAs) required to perform tasks. Work Roles are not specific job titles.
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Fortinet Training Institute courses and exams for the Security Operations education pathway align
to the following NICE Framework Work Roles.
Introduction to
Cybersecurity
Administrator
Administrator
FortiAnalyzer
to the Threat
Introduction
Landscape
FortiSOAR
Advanced
Technical
FortiSIEM
Analytics
FortiGate
FortiGate
Operator
FortiEDR
Analyst
Cyber Defense Analyst
PR-CDA-001
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Cyber Defense Incident
Responder ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
PR-CIR-001
Cyber Defense
Infrastructure Support
Specialist ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
PR-INF-001
Network Operations
Specialist ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
OM-NET-001
Security Architect
SP-ARC-002
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
System Administrator
OM-ADM-001
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Technical Support
Specialist ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
OM-STS-001
Threat/ Warning Analyst
AN-TWA-001
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
NSE Certifications
Below is a list of all the NSE certifications along with requirements to achieve your certification. Click on the “Learn More”
links to access the self-paced courses and see detailed information on requirements, prerequisites, recertification, duration of
courses and labs, class schedules and more.
Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity Learn More
The Fortinet Certified Fundamentals (FCF) in Cybersecurity certification validates that you have mastered the technical skills
and knowledge that are required for any entry-level job role in cybersecurity. This curriculum will offer courses that cover today’s
threat landscape and the fundamentals of cybersecurity.
Candidates must successfully complete the core course and one elective course. This certification is valid for two years from
completion of the second course.
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CORE COURSE
Introduction to the Threat Landscape Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn about the cyberthreat landscape. This landscape includes the threats that endanger
computer networks, the cast of bad actors who are behind these threats, and the cybersecurity first principles that, if followed,
can keep you and your computer network safe.
ELECTIVE COURSES
Getting Started in Cybersecurity Learn More
This course is ideal for individuals in non-technical job positions that require a high-level understanding of the most important
technical fundamentals of cybersecurity. Examples of those job roles are security product salespeople and company CEOs.
Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity Learn More
This course is ideal for individuals in technical roles that require a more in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of
cybersecurity. This course is also ideal for people that want to pursue a technical job in cybersecurity.
Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity Learn More
The Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA) in Cybersecurity certification validates your ability to execute high-level operations on a
FortiGate device. This curriculum covers the fundamentals of operating the most common FortiGate features.
There is one certification within the FCA level. To achieve this certification, candidates must complete the FortiGate Operator
course and pass the exam. The FCA certification is valid for two years from the date of passing the FortiGate Operator exam.
FortiGate Operator Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to harden the security of your network by using the most common FortiGate features.
Through demos and interactive simulations, you will learn how to perform basic operation tasks on FortiGate.
Fortinet Certified Professional in Security Operations Learn More
The Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Security Operations certification validates your ability to secure networks and
applications by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet security operations products. This curriculum will cover the day-
to-day tasks related to Fortinet security operation devices.
You must pass two elective exams.
ELECTIVE EXAMS
FortiGate Administrator
FortiAnalyzer Analyst
FortiSIEM
FortiSOAR Administrator
FortiEDR
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
FortiGate Administrator SKU: FT-FGT-ADM Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to protect their networks using the most common FortiGate features.
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FortiGate Immersion SKU: FT-NSE4-IMM Learn More
In this lab-only course, available for purchase only, candidates are assigned a series of do-it-yourself (DIY) configuration tasks in
a virtual lab environment.
FortiAnalyzer Analyst SKU: FT-FAZ-ANS Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn the fundamentals of using FortiAnalyzer for centralized logging. This includes learning how to
identify current and potential threats through log analysis, and examine the management of events, incidents, reports, and task
automation with playbooks.
FortiSIEM SKU: FT-FSM Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiSIEM, and how to integrate FortiSIEM into your network awareness
infrastructure.
FortiSOAR Administrator SKU: FT-FSR-ADM Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn about FortiSOAR architecture, and how to deploy, configure, manage, operate, and monitor
FortiSOAR in a SOC environment.
FortiEDR SKU: FT-EDR Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiEDR to protect their endpoints against advanced attacks, with real-time
orchestrated incident response functionality
Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in Security Operations Learn More
The Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) in Security Operations certification validates your ability to design, administer,
monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet security operations solutions. This curriculum covers security operations infrastructures using
advanced Fortinet solutions.
You must pass the core exam.
CORE EXAM
Advanced Analytics
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
Advanced Analytics SKU: FT-ADA Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiSIEM in a multi-tenant environment as well as some advanced
configurations, baseline calculations, and remediation methods.
Learn more about our NSE Certification Program
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