Fortinet NSE 6 in Secure Networking: exams, cost and requirements
NSE 6 in Secure Networking is a Fortinet certification from the new eight-level NSE program that took effect on 15 July 2026. You earn it with an active NSE 4 FortiOS certification plus one proctored NSE 6 Secure Networking exam — currently FortiManager 7.6 or FortiNAC-F 7.6 Administrator, with FortiAnalyzer and FortiVoice announced. Each exam costs $200, results are pass or fail, and the certification is valid for two years.
- Certification
- NSE 6 in Secure Networking, issued by FortinetFortinet Training Institute, checked 14 October 2026
- Status
- Active; part of the NSE program effective 15 July 2026Fortinet NSE training update, checked 14 October 2026
- Requirements
- Active NSE 4 FortiOS certification plus one proctored NSE 6 Secure Networking exam within 2 yearsFortinet Training Institute, checked 14 October 2026
- Available exams
- FortiManager 7.6 Administrator, FortiNAC-F 7.6 Administrator; FortiAnalyzer and FortiVoice announcedFortinet Training Institute and release notices, checked 14 October 2026
- Exam cost
- $200 per NSE 4–6 exam, USD, tax not includedFortinet Training Helpdesk, checked 14 October 2026
- Questions and time
- FortiManager: 30–40 questions in 70 minutes; FortiNAC-F: 30–35 questions in 60 minutesFortinet exam pages, checked 14 October 2026
- Passing score
- Pass or fail; no numeric passing score published by FortinetFortinet exam pages, checked 14 October 2026
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE test centers or OnVUE onlineFortinet Training Institute, checked 14 October 2026
- Validity
- 2 years from the most recent requirement completedFortinet Training Institute, checked 14 October 2026
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What is the Fortinet NSE 6 Secure Networking certification?
NSE 6 in Secure Networking is a Fortinet certification that validates your ability to deploy, manage and monitor Fortinet’s advanced network security products. Fortinet aims it at cybersecurity professionals who design, manage, support and analyse advanced Fortinet network security solutions.
It sits one level above NSE 5 in the Secure Networking track and builds directly on NSE 4 FortiOS: you specialise in one product — central management with FortiManager or network access control with FortiNAC-F — on top of the FortiGate foundation that NSE 4 covers.
Source: Fortinet Training Institute — NSE 6 in Secure Networking. Checked 14 October 2026.
The new Fortinet NSE program and what changed for NSE 6
Effective 15 July 2026, Fortinet moved its NSE certification program from five certification levels to eight, organised in tracks such as Secure Networking. NSE 6 in Secure Networking is a certification of this new program, so material written for the earlier program uses different names.
Two exams moved level in the change. Fortinet lists NSE 6 – FortiManager Administrator and NSE 6 – FortiNAC Administrator as formerly NSE 5, and its release notices state that the NSE 5 FortiManager 7.6 and FortiNAC 7.6 Administrator exams were replaced by the NSE 6 versions on 15 July 2026. If you were preparing for one of those NSE 5 exams, the same product now counts towards NSE 6.
Source: Fortinet — NSE training update. Checked 14 October 2026.
NSE 6 Secure Networking requirements
To earn NSE 6 in Secure Networking you need two things: an active NSE 4 FortiOS certification and one passed proctored NSE 6 Secure Networking exam, completed within 2 years. One exam is enough; you do not need to pass all of them.
NSE 4 is not optional. The renewal rules also require an active NSE 4: if it has lapsed, Fortinet issues the NSE 6 only after you earn NSE 4 again within 2 years of the renewal action, and both are then dated the same.
Source: Fortinet Training Institute — NSE 6 in Secure Networking. Checked 14 October 2026.
How much does the NSE 6 exam cost?
Fortinet’s Training Helpdesk lists NSE 4 to NSE 6 exams at $200 each, in US dollars and excluding tax. Because NSE 6 needs only one exam on top of an active NSE 4, the exam fee for the certification itself is a single $200 exam, plus whatever it takes to hold NSE 4.
Recertification assessments for NSE 4 to NSE 6 also cost $200. Fortinet’s price article notes that these fees are unchanged in its price adjustment of 2 November 2026.
Source: Fortinet Training Helpdesk — Exam prices. Checked 14 October 2026.
Which exams count towards NSE 6 Secure Networking?
Fortinet lists four exams for NSE 6 in Secure Networking. Two are available now; the other two are announced. The NSE 6 page marks FortiVoice and FortiAnalyzer as available in Q3 2026, while the Training Helpdesk release notices list both as upcoming in October. As of 14 October 2026 only the FortiManager and FortiNAC-F exams show as available.
- Fortinet NSE 6 – FortiManager 7.6 Administrator — available
- Fortinet NSE 6 – FortiNAC-F 7.6 Administrator — available
- Fortinet NSE 6 – FortiAnalyzer 7.6 Administrator — announced
- Fortinet NSE 6 – FortiVoice 7.4 Administrator — announced
Source: Fortinet Training Helpdesk — NSE exam release notices. Checked 14 October 2026.
NSE 6 FortiManager Administrator exam
The Fortinet NSE 6 – FortiManager 7.6 Administrator exam covers FortiManager 7.6.1 and FortiOS 7.6. It has 30 to 40 questions in 70 minutes, is offered in English and Japanese, and the result is pass or fail with a score report in your Pearson VUE account.
Policy and objects is the largest topic. Fortinet recommends the FortiManager 7.6 Administrator course with its hands-on labs and 6 months to 1 year of hands-on experience with FortiGate and FortiManager.
- Administration — 15–25%
- Device manager — 20–30%
- Policy and objects — 25–35%
- Advanced configuration — 10–20%
- Troubleshooting — 20–30%
Source: Fortinet Training Institute — FortiManager Administrator exam. Checked 14 October 2026.
NSE 6 FortiNAC Administrator exam
The Fortinet NSE 6 – FortiNAC-F 7.6 Administrator exam covers FortiNAC-F 7.6 and FortiOS 7.6. It has 30 to 35 questions in 60 minutes, is offered in English, and the result is pass or fail.
Deployment and provisioning carries the most weight. Fortinet recommends the FortiNAC 7.6 course and its hands-on labs, and at least six months of hands-on experience with FortiNAC-F devices deployed in a network.
- Concepts and initial configuration — 10–20%
- Deployment and provisioning — 30–40%
- Integration — 15–25%
- Network visibility and monitoring — 25–35%
Source: Fortinet Training Institute — FortiNAC Administrator exam. Checked 14 October 2026.
NSE 6 exam format, scoring and retakes
NSE 6 exams are delivered worldwide at Pearson VUE test centers and online through OnVUE. Questions are multiple choice and drag-and-drop.
Scoring is strict: an answer must be 100% correct to receive credit, there is no partial credit, and there are no deductions for incorrect answers. Never leave a question blank. Fortinet reports the result as pass or fail and does not publish a numeric passing score.
If you fail, you must wait 15 days before retaking the exam. You cannot retake an exam you have already passed.
Source: Fortinet Training Institute — NSE 6 in Secure Networking. Checked 14 October 2026.
NSE 6 validity, renewal and training
NSE 6 in Secure Networking is valid for 2 years from the date the most recent requirement is completed. While it is active, you can extend it by 2 years by passing an NSE 6 Secure Networking exam, by completing the online NSE 6 recertification assessment where it is offered for the latest version, by achieving or renewing NSE 7 in Secure Networking, or, as an NSE 7 holder, by passing any NSE 8 practical exam. An expired certification means starting the requirements again.
Earning NSE 6 in Secure Networking also recertifies your NSE 1, NSE 2 and NSE 3 certifications if they are still active. For training, Fortinet recommends the course associated with each exam, available in the Fortinet Training Institute library.
Source: Fortinet Training Institute — NSE 6 in Secure Networking. Checked 14 October 2026.
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What is required for Fortinet NSE 6 in Secure Networking?
An active NSE 4 FortiOS certification plus one passed proctored NSE 6 Secure Networking exam within 2 years. Source: Fortinet Training Institute, checked 14 October 2026.
How much does the NSE 6 exam cost?
$200 per exam, in USD, excluding tax. Source: Fortinet Training Helpdesk, checked 14 October 2026.
Which NSE 6 Secure Networking exams are available?
FortiManager 7.6 Administrator and FortiNAC-F 7.6 Administrator; FortiAnalyzer and FortiVoice are announced. Checked 14 October 2026.
How many questions are on the NSE 6 FortiManager exam?
30–40 questions in 70 minutes. Source: Fortinet exam page, checked 14 October 2026.
How many questions are on the NSE 6 FortiNAC exam?
30–35 questions in 60 minutes. Source: Fortinet exam page, checked 14 October 2026.
What is the NSE 6 passing score?
Fortinet reports pass or fail and publishes no numeric passing score. Checked 14 October 2026.
Was FortiManager an NSE 5 exam?
Yes. Fortinet moved FortiManager and FortiNAC Administrator from NSE 5 to NSE 6 on 15 July 2026. Checked 14 October 2026.
How long is NSE 6 valid?
2 years from the most recent requirement completed; renewal requires an active NSE 4. Source: Fortinet Training Institute, checked 14 October 2026.
How soon can I retake a failed NSE 6 exam?
After 15 days. A passed exam cannot be retaken. Source: Fortinet Training Institute, checked 14 October 2026.
