Fortinet NSE7_SSE_AR-26 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Fortinet NSE 7 - FortiSASE 26 Architect |
| Exam Number: | NSE7_SSE_AR-26 |
| Exam Duration: | 75 minutes |
| Passing Score: | Pass/Fail (not publicly disclosed) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 30–35 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Related Certifications: | NSE 6 - FortiClient EMS Administrator NSE 6 - FortiDLP Administrator NSE 6 - FortiEDR Administrator NSE 6 - SD-WAN Enterprise Administrator |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select, Scenario-based, Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD |
| Recommended Training: | FCSS in SASE Official Guide FortiSASE 26 Architect Self-Paced Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Fortinet Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: | Fortinet NSE7_SSE_AR-26 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored online via Pearson VUE OnVUE or onsite at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: NSE 4 certification, NSE 6 level in SASE/network security track, 2–3 years of enterprise network/security experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://training.fortinet.com/local/staticpage/view.php?page=fcss_sase |
Fortinet NSE7_SSE_AR-26 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Internet Access (SIA) | 20% | - Traffic inspection and routing policies - Security profiles: AV, IPS, Web Filter, DLP - Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) |
| Identity & SaaS Security | 15% | - SAML SSO with Azure AD, Okta, FortiAuthenticator - Endpoint posture and compliance - Inline and API-based CASB |
| Integration, Management & Troubleshooting | 15% | - Logging, reporting and analytics - SD-WAN and FortiManager integration - Advanced troubleshooting and optimization |
| Zero Trust & Secure Private Access | 25% | - FortiClient EMS Cloud integration - ZTNA architecture and deployment - SPA and application gateway configuration |
| FortiSASE Architecture & Design | 25% | - Points of Presence (PoPs) and global infrastructure - SASE framework and Fortinet solution overview - Hybrid SASE deployment models |
Fortinet NSE 7 - FortiSASE 26 Architect Sample Questions:
Question 1
FortiSASE proxy-based deployment, which two features protect against web-based threats?
(Choose two.)
A. Intrusion prevention system (IPS) for web traffic
B. SSL deep inspection for encrypted web traffic
C. Malware protection with sandboxing capabilities
D. Web application firewall (WAF) for web applications
Question 2
What are three key routing principles of SD-WAN? (Choose three.)
A. SD-WAN rules are skipped if the best route to the destination is a static route.
B. Routes to directly connected subnets have precedence over SD-WAN rules.
C. Internet Service Database (ISDB) routes have precedence over SD-WAN rules.
D. SD-WAN rules are skipped if the best route to the destination is not an SD-WAN member.
E. SD-WAN members are skipped if they do not have a valid route to the destination.
Question 3
When you deploy SD-WAN, you can choose from several common designs. Each design best applies to specific contexts. Which two statements correctly associate a common SD-WAN design with its main indication or constraint? (Choose two.)
A. Use a standalone design for sites that do not require HA redundancy.
B. Use a cloud on-ramp topology to centralize the web traffic inspection and limit local management requirements.
C. Use secure private access for companies with remote users.
D. Use a remote breakout design to centralize the traffic security inspection and allow local devices with limited capabilities.
Question 4
Which two factors influence the decision to use a single-hub versus dual-hub SD-WAN topology in a FortiSASE architecture? (Choose two.)
A. The organization's tolerance for a single point of failure
B. The number of DNS servers configured locally
C. The color scheme configured on the FortiGate GUI
D. The geographic distribution and redundancy requirements of branch sites
Question 5
An administrator needs to apply different security profiles to SaaS application traffic depending on whether the user is on a managed or unmanaged device. Which FortiSASE feature enables this?
A. SD-WAN performance SLA
B. Device posture-based policy matching
C. Application control signatures
D. Split-tunneling exceptions
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B,C | Question 2 Answer: C,D,E | Question 3 Answer: A,C | Question 4 Answer: A,D | Question 5 Answer: B |
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