Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiSwitch 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: April 25, 2022

Intermediate

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

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What you'll learn

Deploying VLANs using FortiSwitch
Planning and designing networks with FortiSwitch topologies in mind
Provisioning and managing FortiSwitch
Maintaining Layer 2 control and security
Monitoring and troubleshooting security operations with FortiSwitch

FAQs

What will you learn in this Fortinet FortiSwitch training?

This course teaches you everything you need to take and pass the Fortinet 6 certification exam focused on FortiSwitch. That means you'll be learning a lot about administering network security administration on Fortinet's small and mid-sized ethernet networking solution FortiSwitch. Learn to deploy VLANs, automate switch behavior and more.

Who should take this NSE 6 FortiSwitch course?

Network security technicians who want to specialize their careers should take this NSE 6 FortiSwitch course. Experienced network security engineers who suddenly find themselves working with Fortinet technologies for the first time in their career will also find the course a fast and easy way to understand FortiSwitch specifically.

Is this training in Fortinet FortiSwitch associated with any certifications?

Yes, this course directly ties to the NSE 6 - FortiSwitch exam. That exam is one of the four exams you have to take in order to earn Fortinet's NSE 6 exam. There are 10 exams other than FortiSwitch to choose from as you work toward the NSE 6 certification.

What certification should you consider after taking this Fortinet NSE 6 course in FortiSwitch?

Realistically, the only certification that this course will directly help you prepare for is the NSE 6. Earning that entire cert will require more preparation than just this course provides, but you will be ready to take the FortiSwitch concentration exam, which can be one of the four exams necessary.

Why should you take this Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiSwitch training?

Fortinet's FortiSwitch is a fast and resilient solution for implementing other security, mobility, internet of things and cloud-enabled solutions into your existing Fortinet-enabled network. If your organization already uses Fortinet tools and technologies, take this course and become specialized in FortiSwitch administration, you'll be uniquely valuable to your employer.

Who is this for?

This FortiSwitch 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.

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Study plan

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

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