An introductory security credential covering the threat landscape, common attack techniques, network security concepts, and the products that make up the Fortinet Security Fabric.
Fortinet does not publish numeric exam codes — FCF is the common abbreviation.
Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity is Fortinet's foundational-level cybersecurity certification, referred to across the industry by the shorthand FCF. The exam runs for 1 hour and presents up to 30 questions, with a pass mark of pass / fail — cut score not published. It is currently offered at no cost.
The published exam guide lists 4 sections but does not assign public weightings, so plan to cover each in similar depth rather than betting on one being dominant.
Confirm these details on the official Fortinet page before booking — vendors adjust format and pricing without notice.
Some forms include unscored trial questions
The published exam guide for FCF, in the vendor's own order.
01Threat Landscape
02Social Engineering and Malware
03Network Security Concepts
04Fortinet Security Fabric Overview
No prerequisites.
Foundational level — Entry-level credentials that validate core concepts and vocabulary.
This is a complete FCF exam guide, but a practice bank is not available yet. We keep the guide published because the format, weighted domains and official sources remain useful when planning your study.
The syllabus breakdown above is the most useful study plan available either way: work through the domains in weight order.
Fortinet lists up to 30 questions, to be completed in 1 hour. Question counts can vary slightly between exam forms, and unscored trial questions are sometimes included.
Pass / fail — cut score not published. Confirm the current figure on the official exam page before booking, as vendors adjust cut scores when an exam form is refreshed.
Fortinet currently offers this exam at no cost. Pricing and availability of free exam programmes change, so check the official page before planning around it.
No prerequisites.
The exam guide covers Threat Landscape, Social Engineering and Malware, Network Security Concepts and Fortinet Security Fabric Overview. The full weighted breakdown is listed above.