Fortinet NSE 6 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 exams are FortiCNAPP Analyst and FortiMail Administrator, with FortiMail WorkSpace Administrator and FortiDDoS Administrator scheduled for Q3 2026.
What you'll prove
- Analyze cloud-native application protection findings with FortiCNAPP
- Administer FortiMail secure email gateway deployments
- Operate Fortinet cloud and email security products at administrator level
Frequently asked
How much does NSE 6 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 6 in Cloud Security?
As of July 2026: FortiCNAPP Analyst or FortiMail Administrator, with FortiMail WorkSpace Administrator and FortiDDoS Administrator scheduled for Q3 2026. Check Fortinet's certification page for the current list.
Does this cover email security?
Partly. FortiMail Administrator is one of the qualifying exams, so you can earn the certification on email gateway administration alone. The track also spans cloud-native application protection with FortiCNAPP.