What is changing in the NSE Certification program in 2026?

Modified on Fri, 6 Mar at 3:46 PM

Effective July 15, 2026, the Fortinet NSE Certification program will undergo the following enhancements:  


  • The number of available certification levels will increase from 5 to 8.
  • Four training tracks will be maintained: Secure Networking, Security Operations, Cloud Security, and SASE. 
  • Industry certifications will be introduced. 
  • The recertification rules will be updated. 
  • The certification-eligible product range will be expanded. 
  • New comprehensive NSE 7 exams will be introduced. 
  • Our cybersecurity fundamentals training and certifications will be reorganized and expanded. 
  • Recertification points for NSE 8 certifications will be introduced, and the NSE 8 expiration period will be updated to 2 years. 


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