Last week I passed the Fortinet NSE4_FGT-6.4 Exam. This exam earned me the Fortinet Networks Security Professional NSE 4 credentials. It is a part of the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) certification track. It’s the 4th level in this 8 level track. I would like to share my experience with you.
I am a Cybersecurity Engineer working in a telecom company. I am working with my present employer for the last 5 years. I have done bachelors in computer application. I have also earned CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Fortinet Network Security Associate certifications. I joined the company as a network administrator after my graduation and CompTIA Network+ certification. Later on, I selected the cybersecurity domain after passing CompTIA Security+ certification. As we’ve Fortinet infrastructure deployed so I started the Fortinet NSE track and earned NSE 3 Associate level. For the training material for the Fortinet NSE4_FGT-6.4 exam, I selected the PDF and Testing Engine package from Examsvce. My trust in Examsvce is backed by the experience of previous certifications. Braindumps from Examsvce has always been up to the mark due to their authentic content. I completed the training in 4 weeks with the help of NSE4_FGT-6.4 practice test and the PDF study guide. I passed the exam on my first attempt by securing 85% marks. I would like to attribute my success to my hard work and the training material from Examsvce.
Here is a brief introduction of the certification and the exam.
NSE 4 Network Security Professional
Description
The Network Security Professional designation recognizes your ability to install and manage the day-to-day configuration, monitoring, and operation of a FortiGate device to support specific corporate network security policies.
Who Should Attempt the NSE 4 Certification
We recommend this course for network and security professionals who are involved in the day-to-day management, implementation, and administration of a security infrastructure using FortiGate devices
Program Requirements
You must successfully pass the NSE 4 certification exam: Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiOS (FortiGate Security and FortiGate Infrastructure) NSE 4 exams are available at Pearson VUE test centers.
To prepare for the certification exam, we recommend that you take the FortiGate Security and FortiGate Infrastructure courses. The courses are optional.
NSE 4 Certification
The Network Security Professional designation identifies your ability to configure, install, and manage the day-to-day configuration, monitoring, and operation of a FortiGate device to support specific corporate network security policies.
Visit the Fortinet NSE Certification Program page for information about certification requirements.
Fortinet NSE 4—FortiOS 6.4
The Fortinet NSE 4—FortiOS 6.4 exam is part of the NSE 4 Network Security Professional program, and
recognizes the successful candidate’s knowledge of and expertise with FortiGate devices.
The exam tests applied knowledge of FortiGate configuration, operation, and day-to-day administration, and includes operational scenarios, configuration extracts, and troubleshooting captures.
Audience
The Fortinet NSE 4—FortiOS 6.4 exam is intended for network and security professionals responsible for the configuration and administration of firewall solutions in an enterprise network security infrastructure.
Exam Details
Exam name Fortinet NSE 4—FortiOS 6.4
Exam series NSE4_FGT-6.4
Time allowed 105 minutes
Exam questions 60 multiple-choice questions
Scoring Pass or fail, a score report is available from your Pearson VUE account
Language English and Japanese
Product version FortiOS 6.4
Free Download Demo https://www.examsvce.com/NSE4_FGT-6-4-exam.html
Exam Topics
Successful candidates have applied knowledge and skills in the following areas and tasks:
- FortiGate deployment
- Perform initial configuration
- Implement the Fortinet Security Fabric
- Configure log settings and diagnose problems using the logs
- Describe and configure VDOMs to split a FortiGate device into multiple virtual devices
- Identify and configure different operation modes for an FGCP HA cluster
- Diagnose resource and connectivity problems
- Firewall and authentication
- Identify and Configure how firewall policy NAT and central NAT works
- Identify and configure different methods of firewall authentication
- Explain FSSO deployment and configuration
- Content inspection
- Describe and inspect encrypted traffic using certificates
- Identify FortiGate inspection modes and configure web and DNS filtering
- Configure application control to monitor and control network applications
- Explain and configure antivirus scanning modes to neutralize malware threats
- Configure IPS, DoS, and WAF to protect the network from hacking and DDoS attacks
- Configure FortiGate to act as an implicit and explicit web proxy
- Routing and Layer 2 switching
- Configure and route packets using static and policy-based routes
- Configure SD-WAN to load balance traffic between multiple WAN links effectively
- Configure FortiGate interfaces or VDOMs to operate as Layer 2 devices
- VPN
- Configure and implement different SSL-VPN modes to provide secure access to the private network
- Implement a meshed or partially redundant IPsec VPN
Training Resources
The following resources are recommended for attaining the knowledge and skills that are covered on the exam. The recommended training is available as a foundation for exam preparation at Examsvce.com. In addition to training, candidates are strongly encouraged to have hands-on experience with the exam topics and objectives.
NSE Training Institute Courses
l NSE 4 FortiGate Security
l NSE 4 FortiGate Infrastructure
Other Resources
l FortiOS – Administration Guide
l FortiOS – New Features Guide
Experience
l Minimum of six months of hands-on experience with FortiGate
Exam Sample Questions
A set of sample questions is available from the NSE Training Institute. These questions sample the exam content in question type and content scope. However, the questions do not necessarily represent all the exam content, nor are they intended to assess an individual’s readiness to take the certification exam.
See the NSE Training Institute for the course that includes the sample questions.
Examination Policies and Procedures
The NSE Training Institute recommends that candidates review exam policies and procedures before registering for the exam. Access important information on the Program Policies page, and find answers to common questions on the FAQ page.
Conclusion
Fortinet is a market leader in Network Firewall, WAN Edge, and Cloud Security. Fortinet ranks number one in security appliances shipped worldwide. With 450K customers worldwide Fortinet creates a huge employment platform. Fortinet related skills are among the most in-demand skills in the security domain. Fortinet Network Security Professional NSE4 is a great certification in Fortinet Security credentials. It is a desirable skill validation for those seeking a career in the Fortinet platform.