Fortinet Renames FCP and FCSS Exams to Align with NSE Certification Framework
Fortinet has recently updated the names of several certification exams under its Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) and Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) programs. These updates align with the NSE (Network Security Expert) certification framework, ensuring better clarity and consistency across Fortinet’s cybersecurity certification portfolio.
What’s Changing
The following exam name updates have been announced:
NSE 5 Level
FCP_FWF_AD-7.4 → Fortinet NSE 5 – Secure Wireless LAN 7.4 Administrator
Focus: Configuration and management of Fortinet Secure Wireless LAN solutions.
FCP_FWB_AD-7.4 → Fortinet NSE 5 – FortiWeb 7.4 Administrator
Focus: Administration and deployment of FortiWeb Web Application Firewalls.
FCP_FMG_AD-7.6 → Fortinet NSE 5 – FortiManager 7.6 Administrator
Focus: Centralized management of Fortinet security infrastructure using FortiManager.
NSE 6 Level
FCP_FSM_AN-7.2 → Fortinet NSE 6 – FortiSIEM 7.2 Analyst
Focus: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) analytics and monitoring with FortiSIEM.
FCP_FML_AD-7.4 → Fortinet NSE 6 – FortiMail 7.4 Administrator
Focus: Administration of FortiMail email security gateways to protect organizations from spam, phishing, and malware.
FCP_FCT_AD-7.4 → Fortinet NSE 6 – FortiClient EMS 7.4 Administrator
Focus: Endpoint management and security with FortiClient and Enterprise Management Server (EMS).
NSE 7 Level
FCSS_EFW_AD-7.6 → Fortinet NSE 7 – Enterprise Firewall 7.6 Administrator
Focus: Advanced configuration and troubleshooting of Fortinet Enterprise Firewalls across complex network environments.
Why the Change?
These updates reflect Fortinet’s continued effort to streamline certification branding and align with the Network Security Expert (NSE) certification levels, which range from foundational (NSE 1–4) to expert (NSE 8). The refreshed naming convention makes it easier for learners and employers to understand each certification’s level and specialization focus.
By aligning FCP and FCSS exams with the NSE naming structure, Fortinet enhances the global recognition and clarity of its certifications across cybersecurity domains such as wireless networking, web application security, SIEM, email protection, endpoint management, and firewall administration.
What It Means for Candidates
If you are preparing for or currently hold one of the affected certifications, the exam content and requirements remain the same — only the exam names have been updated. Your credentials will automatically reflect the new naming convention once updated in Fortinet’s certification records.
These updates are part of Fortinet’s broader goal to simplify its certification roadmap, making it easier for professionals to navigate career progression from FCP (Professional) to FCSS (Specialist) and eventually to FCX (Expert) levels.
Fortinet’s 2025 certification updates reaffirm its commitment to delivering clear, consistent, and globally recognized cybersecurity certifications. Whether you’re pursuing the NSE 5 Secure Wireless LAN, NSE 6 FortiMail, or NSE 7 Enterprise Firewall certification, you can be confident that these updated names better represent your expertise and align with Fortinet’s evolving ecosystem.
