Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiAuthenticator Online Training

Note: The exam associated with this course has been retired. However, this course still retains value as a training resource.

Taught by

Keith Barker

UPDATED: October 28, 2022

Intermediate

This intermediate FortiAuthenticator training prepares security professionals to take the NSE 6 - FortiAuthenticator exam, which is one of four exams required to earn the NSE 6 Network Security Specialist certification.

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What you'll learn

Configuring the FortiAuthenticator as a certificate authority
Designing and implementing high availability solutions
Using the FortiAuthenticator as an LDAP server
Configuring SSO FortiGate filtering
Configuring the FortiGate to support MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)

FAQs

Is the Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security certification worth it?

Whether or not a certification is worth it for your career depends on a lot of different things, but for experienced network security professionals who work with Fortinet technologies, the Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Network Security is a worthwhile use of time and money. If you work with Fortinet, earning the FCP doesn't just demonstrate your commitment to excellence, it also represents a high level of comfort in securing networks and applications with Fortinet's security products.

How much does the NSE 6 - FortiAuthenticator certification exam cost?

The NSE 6 - FortiAuthenticator exam costs $200 to attempt. However, it is not the only certification you need to pass in order to earn the Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Network Security – it's merely one of its eight elective exams. To earn the certification, you need to pass the core exam (NSE 4 FortiOS) as well as one elective exam, and since both cost $200, the total cost of the FCP in Network Security is $400.

Does the FCP in Network Security expire?

Yes, as of October 1, 2023, all of Fortinet's certifications have an expiration date – which was not always the case prior to their reorganization of their certification collection. Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Network Security expires two years after it's earned. You can renew your FCP in Network Security before it expires in a few ways: by passing the core and elective exam again; by earning the specialist-level FCSS in Network Security; or by earning the expert-level FCX cert.

How difficult is the NSE 6 - FortiAuthenticator certification exam?

Everyone experiences tests differently, so it's hard to say whether or not one exam is particularly difficult. That said, the NSE 6 - FortiAuthenticator exam is a professional-level test of network security configuration and management that's meant to represent several year's worth of experience. So if you're already comfortable with configuring and monitoring FortiGate devices, and if you use and tweak FortiAuthenticator in your day-to-day job, you'll likely find that the NSE 6 exam is tough but fair.

How to study for the Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Network Security?

Practice exams and virtual simulations are two of the most important things to include when you're studying for the FCP in Network Security. At the professional level, Fortinet expects the network security professionals earning their certifications to be comfortable in a wide range of settings and environments, and their tests are designed to challenge your real-world capabilities. Make sure you're ready to prove your knowledge with practice tests and your skills with virtual sims.

Who is this for?

This FortiAuthenticator training is considered professional-level Fortinet training, which means it was designed for security professionals. This security skills course is designed for security professionals with three to five years of experience with network security infrastructure.

What our learners say

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Having access to on-demand labs that I could spin up instantly was very helpful. I didn’t have to have a home environment with a bunch of virtual machines spun up. Or worry about destroying things.
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Study plan

Download the free Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiAuthenticator Online Training study plan to complete this course in about 9 hours.

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