FAQ English – WOMCY NSE HERO Program 2024 

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March 12, 2024

 WOMCY-Fortinet Alliance

  1. What does the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program mean? 

The WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program was created by WOMCY and Fortinet to offer the WOMCY community associated as WOMCY CyberCert the following benefits: 

  • Access to the Fortinet Training Institute (self-study); 
  • Training: FCP Network Security 
  • Free Pearson VUE voucher for the Certification test 
  1. Who can apply to the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program? 

The WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program is aimed at women and men. 

  1. What are the requirements to participate in the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program? 

a. Register as WOMCY CyberCert and pay US$25 using the coupon NSE2024

b. Have knowledge of cybersecuroty fundamentals, networking and network protocols, and have practical experience in Fortinet products 

c. Have computer access with an internet connection 

d. Target audience: information security professionals, network administrators and IT professionals who work with Fortinet products and solutions or who want to become experts in network security in general 

IMPORTANT:  

A) If you are new to the field and do not have yet knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals or experience in Fortinet products, this program does not apply to you. 

B) If you have already the NSE 4 or NSE 5 certification and just want to recertify, keep in mind that in this program you will receive 2 vouchers and must take both exams again. If you do not want to take both exams, this program is not applicable for you. 

C) FORTINET partners are not elegible for the program.

  1. Does the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 Program cost anything? 

Yes. To be able to apply to the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 Program, you must be a WOMCY CyberCert member and pay US$25 using coupon code NSE2024. 

  1. Where can I register as a WOMCY CyberCert? 

To register as a WOMCY CyberCert, access the link: WOMCY CyberCert Registration, and fill out the form, using the coupon NSE2024. A confirmation email will be sent after the process is complete. 

  1. What is the cost of WOMCY CyberCert and how do I pay? 

The cost of registering as a WOMCY CyberCert is US$25 per program/certification offered by WOMCY. You can make payment via PayPal or credit card, using the link: WOMCY CyberCert Registration 

 For the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program, use coupon NSE2024

  1. How long does WOMCY CyberCert registration last? 

Registration as a WOMCY CyberCert must be done per program/certification offered by WOMCY and will only be valid for that corresponding program/certification. For each program/certification offered by WOMCY that you wish to participate in, you will need to register as a CyberCert and use the coupon to be published by WOMCY for that program/certification. 

For the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program, use coupon NSE2024

  1. What are the steps to register for the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program? 

To register for the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program you must complete the following steps: 

IMPORTANT

A. The WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program will only accept registrations with personal email. Any registration made using corporate and/or commercial emails will not be accepted. 

B. Registrations will only be accepted if the registration information is complete, the requested proof is legible and sent by registration form. Registrations with incomplete information or receipts sent by email will not be accepted. 

C. FORTINET partners are not elegible for the program.

  1. Once registered, how long will it take to access the Fortinet Training Institute? 

Once payment has been confirmed, your data will be sent to Fortinet. 

  • If you have never accessed the Fortinet Training Institute: in about 10 business days you will receive access credentials. 
  • If you already have access to Fortinet Training Institute: in about 10 business you will be able to use your existing access credentials. 
  1. After I register and pay as a WOMCY CyberCert, where will the credentials be sent? 

Credentials will be sent to the same email provided in the registration form. If you registered with one email and used another email to make the payment, send a message to [email protected] confirming the email to access the program. 

11. How long will registration for the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 Program be open? 

Deadlines for registration in the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program 

  • Start of the program and women’s registration: 03/13/2024 
  • Final date for registrations: 05/13/2024 

12. What is the deadline to complete the required training and request a free voucher for the certification exam? 

Deadlines for requesting vouchers under the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program 

  • Final date for requesting vouchers: 07/12/2024 

IMPORTANT: Fortinet can take up to 72 hours to send proof of course completion to the student (digital badge). Keep in mind that the date stated above is the deadline for requesting vouchers and therefore you must complete the training BEFORE this date to have time to receive the badges and request the voucher for WOMCY. 

13 Which languages are the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program certification tests and training offered? 

FCP Network Security – Training and exam in English. 

14. Are Fortinet Training Institute course classes recorded or broadcast live? 

Classes are recorded (self-study), which allows students flexibility. 

15. What proof of training completion is required to receive the voucher? 

Fortinet issues the “exam badge (digital)”, which is the proof that will be sent to the student within 72 hours after the end of the training and that must be sent to WOMCY to request vouchers. Vouchers will not be requested or issued without proof of training completion. 

16. Is it possible to receive the voucher and send the required completion training proof another time? 

No. The voucher request form and sending proof of training completion must be done together and by 07/12/2024

IMPORTANT: the voucher will only be sent to the student if proof of training completion is legible and sent using the voucher request form Voucher Request – WOMCY NSE Hero 2024 – FCP Network Security  – Third Season. The email provided must be the same one used to register for the program. Vouchers will not be sent to emails not registered with the program or if course completion receipts are not legible. 

17. Does the FCP Network Security certification test cost? 

The benefit of the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program allows certification to be free. To enjoy this benefit, you must complete training at the Fortinet Training Institute. 

Once the training is completed, you must access the link Voucher Request – WOMCY NSE Hero 2024 – FCP Network Security  – Third Season, fill out the form with the requested information and include proof of completion of the training required for certification in the form. 

18. What is the procedure for requesting and receiving a voucher for the certification exam? 

Once the training has been completed, you must access the Voucher Request – WOMCY NSE Hero 2024 – FCP Network Security  – Third Season, fill out the form with the requested information and include proof of completion of the training required for certification in the form (uploading the certificates). 

IMPORTANT: the voucher will only be sent to the student if proof of training completion is legible and sent via the request form. The email provided must be the same one used to register for the program. Vouchers will not be sent to emails not registered with the program or if proof of course completion is not legible. 

19. What is the deadline for receiving the voucher? 

The deadline for receiving the voucher is 30 working days after filling out the form with the requested information and sending proof of completion of the required training. 

IMPORTANT: the voucher will only be sent to the student if proof of training completion is legible and sent via the request form. The email provided must be the same one used to register for the program. Vouchers will not be sent to emails not registered with the program or if proof of course completion is not legible. 

20. How long is the WOMCY NSE HERO 2024 program voucher valid for?  

The voucher is valid for 6 months from the date of issue by Fortinet. 

21. Where can I take the FCP Network Security certification exam? 

You can take the exam online (remote) or at an authorized Pearson VUE center. Details: https://home.pearsonvue.com/fortinet/onvue  

22. What are the details of the duration, FortiOS version and number of questions of the NSE exam? 

FCP Exams – Fortinet Certified Network Security 

CORE 

FortiGate Administrator  

  • Number of questions: 50 
  • Exam time: 90 minutes 
  • Language: English, Japanese and French 
  • Product version: FortiOS 7.4.1 

ELECTIVE (YOU SHOULD CHOOSE ONE) 

FortiClient EMS Administrator 

  • Number of questions: 30 
  • Exam time: 60 minutes 
  • Language: English 
  • Product version: FortiClient EMS 7.2 

FortiManager  

  • Number of questions: 35 
  • Exam time: 70 minutes 
  • Language: English, Japanese 
  • Product version: FortiManager 7.2 

FortiAnalyzer 7.2 Administrator 

  • Number of questions: 30 
  • Exam time: 60 minutes 
  • Language: English, Japanese 
  • Product version: FortiAnalyzer 7.2 

FortiAuthenticator Administrator 

  • Number of questions: 30 
  • Exam time: 60 minutes 
  • Language: English 
  • Product version: FortiAuthenticator 6.5 

FortiNAC  

  • Number of questions: 30 
  • Exam time: 60 minutes 
  • Language: English 
  • Product version: FortiNAC 7.2 

FortiSwitch  

  • Number of questions: 32 
  • Exam time: 70 minutes 
  • Language: English, Japanese 
  • Product version: FortiSwitchOS 7.2, FortiOS 7.2 

Secure Wireless LAN Administrator 

  • Number of questions: 30 
  • Exam time: 60 minutes 
  • Language: English 
  • Product version: FortiOS 6.4 

More information: 

https://training.fortinet.com/local/staticpage/view.php?page=fcp_network_security

 

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