Fortinet NSE 6 - Network Security Support Engineer 7.6 Online Training

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UPDATED: February 3, 2026

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This course prepares you for the Fortinet NSE 6 - Network Security 7.6 Support Engineer exam. In this Fortinet training, networking expert Keith Barker demonstrates how to diagnose and resolve real issues in enterprise FortiGate environments, including Security Fabric communication and HA cluster behavior, authentication, security profiles, routing, and VPNs. You'll practice complete diagnostic workflows, from debugging OSPF and BGP, to analyzing traffic and logs, monitoring performance, and tracing problems end to end. By passing the Fortinet NSE 6 exam, you’ll fulfill one of the concentration requirements to earn your Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) - Secure Networking certification.

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What you'll learn with Fortinet NSE 6 training

Manage and troubleshoot FortiManager-related issues
Troubleshoot FortiOS 7.6 using CLI diagnostic and debug commands
Analyze OSPF and BGP routing issues on FortiGate
Investigate traffic flows with diag debug flow and session analysis
Use FortiAnalyzer logs and reports to diagnose security issues
Resolve Security Fabric integration and multi-device communication issues

Fortinet NSE 6 training FAQs

Who should take Fortinet training?

Take this Fortinet training to evolve from basic configuration to advanced network troubleshooting in enterprise environments. This FCSS certification course is ideal for security professionals who need to move beyond the GUI to perform deep CLI diagnostics on OSPF, BGP, and the Security Fabric. Whether you are already supporting Fortinet gear or are a senior engineer moving into a FortiOS 7.6 environment, this training ensures you can fix complex issues with confidence.

How much does a Fortinet NSE exam cost?

Most Fortinet NSE exams cost around $200, but different certifications have different exam requirements. This course prepares you for the NSE 6 - Network Security Support Engineer exam. If you want to earn your Fortinet Certified Solutions Specialist - Secure Networking certification, you’ll also need to pass the Fortinet NSE 7 - Enterprise Firewall Administrator, which costs $200. This brings the total certification costs to $400.

What jobs can I get with this Fortinet training?

If you already support Fortinet environments, this network security support engineer training can open doors to roles like network security engineer, firewall administrator, and network support engineer. Organizations that rely on FortiGate firewalls value professionals who understand FortiOS and can troubleshoot issues when networks are under pressure.

Is the NSE 6 - Network Security Support Engineer exam hard?

Yes. Fortinet exams are challenging because they test how FortiOS behaves in real networks. The NSE 6 focuses on troubleshooting: routing issues, log analysis, and CLI diagnostics. This course helps you practice the same workflows support engineers use when things break, not just find the settings in the GUI.

Is the Fortinet NSE 6 worth it?

If you work in (or want to work in) Fortinet-heavy environments, yes. The NSE 6 proves you can support and troubleshoot enterprise Fortinet deployments, not just tweak and manage them. This Fortinet course gives you the power to diagnose and resolve uptime and security. That sort of practical expertise leads to long-term career value.

Who is Fortinet NSE 6 training for?

This course is designed for network engineers, security engineers, and IT support professionals who work in Fortinet-heavy environments. This Fortinet training is especially valuable if FortiGate firewalls are central to your network.

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