Fortinet Certified Fundamentals
The FCF 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.
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.
Course Syllabus
- Module 1: Introduction to the Threat Landscape
- In this course, you will learn about the cyberthreat landscape. This landscape includes the threats that endanger computer networks, the cast of bad actors who are behind these threats, and the cybersecurity first principles that, if followed, can keep you and your computer network safe. This course is designed as an entry point for individuals who are new to cybersecurity.
- Module 2: Getting Started in Cybersecurity
- In this course, you will learn about the basics of cybersecurity. This course is designed as an entry point for anyone who is interested in learning about cybersecurity and introduces basic cybersecurity concepts and technology. You can then build on these concepts to explore more detailed cybersecurity topics.
- Module 3: Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity
- In this course, you will learn about the basics of cybersecurity. This course is designed as an entry point for anyone who is new to the cybersecurity field and interested in pursuing a career in IT, technology management, or cybersecurity. This course introduces you to cybersecurity concepts and technology, which you can then build on to explore more advanced topics related to these career paths.