Fortinet Certified Fundamentals Cybersecurity

Exam cost

$0 USD (historical estimate)

Questions · time · passing score

Online exams at the end of courses. Requires completion of 'Introduction to the Threat Landscape' plus one elective ('Getting Started in Cybersecurity' OR 'Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity'). Question types include multiple-choice and drag-and-drop. Must answer questions 100% correctly for credit.

Prerequisites

| Successfully complete the Introduction to the Threat Landscape course and either the Getting Started in Cybersecurity course or the Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity course. | | Renewal Period | Every 2 years | | Renewal Fee | Not applicable (free certification) | | CPE Requirements | Fortinet training activities are eligible to earn CPE credits for ISC2 certifications. Specific hours for FCF not explicitly stated. | | Study Hours | 4-6 weeks for beginners, 2-4 weeks for IT professionals (estimated). Specific course durations: Getting Started in Cybersecurity (3.5 hours), Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity (7.5 hours). | | Demand | Low | |

Estimated salary premium

Not established by comparable evidence

Renewal requirements

2-year cycle · CPE/CEU requirement not verified

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• ** Understanding of the current threat landscape
• Cybersecurity fundamentals
• Basic security concepts
• Identification of common cyber threats
• Introduction to security operations
• Awareness of security best practices

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