Fortinet Certified Fundamentals Cybersecurity
Fortinet
The FCF in Cybersecurity certification validates that you have mastered the technical knowledge and skills that are required for any entry-level job role in cybersecurity. This curriculum will offer courses that cover today’s threat landscape and the fundamentals of cybersecurity.
Format
Hybrid
Skills developed through this program
- Explain core cybersecurity concepts including threats, attack vectors, and basic defensive strategies to build foundational security awareness
- Identify common cyber threats such as malware, phishing, and ransomware and recognize their impact on users and organizations
- Apply fundamental security controls including authentication, access management, and data protection to reduce cyber risk
- Use cybersecurity best practices to support safe behavior across devices, networks, and cloud environments
- Demonstrate foundational understanding of cybersecurity careers, frameworks, and industry standards
Occupations this program prepares you for
Credentials this program stacks toward
No program pathways.
Detailed information about this program
Who Should Attempt the FCF Certification? We recommend this certification to entry-level cybersecurity professionals and everybody that would like to pursue a career in cybersecurity. We also recommend this certification for professionals that need to have a high-level understanding of the most common cybersecurity concepts. - Getting Started in Cybersecurity: Fortinet recommends this elective to professionals in sales and non-technical roles. - Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity: Fortinet recommends this elective to professionals in technical roles and to anybody that wants to pursue other Fortinet certifications. Program Requirements To achieve this certification, you are required to pass the Introduction to the Threat Landscape and either Getting Started in Cybersecurity OR Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity online exams presented at the end of the course. To prepare for the certification exams, we recommend that you take the associated NSE courses. Digital Badges You will receive digital badges under the following circumstances: - Exam badge: Each time you pass any version of the exam included in FCF - Cybersecurity. - Certification badge: Once you achieve the requirements for the FCF - Cybersecurity.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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