Fortinet NSE 5 in Cloud Security
Intermediate Fortinet certification in the Cloud Security track of the restored NSE program, earned by passing one qualifying product exam on top of an active NSE 4. As of July 2026 the qualifying exam is FortiWeb Administrator, with FortiADC Administrator and FortiAppSec Administrator scheduled for Q3 2026.
What you'll prove
- Administer FortiWeb web application firewall deployments
- Protect web applications and APIs with Fortinet security products
- Operate Fortinet cloud security tooling at administrator level
Frequently asked
How much does NSE 5 in Cloud Security cost?
One qualifying exam at $200 USD earns the certification. A recertification assessment, when available, also costs $200.
Which exams count toward NSE 5 in Cloud Security?
As of July 2026: FortiWeb Administrator, with FortiADC Administrator and FortiAppSec Administrator scheduled for Q3 2026. Check Fortinet's certification page for the current list.
Is this certification tied to a specific cloud provider?
No. It validates administration of Fortinet's own cloud security products, starting with the FortiWeb web application firewall, rather than AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platform skills.