COURSE DESCRIPTION

COURSE DESCRIPTION
NSE 1 - The Threat Landscape
NSE 1 is the entry-level designation of the Fortinet
Network Security Expert (NSE) program. Who Should Attend?
This course is open for free enrollment for anyone
It is intended to provide a basic understanding of who wants to learn about the threat landscape
today’s threat landscape. and network security.

Prerequisites
Format There is no prerequisite to take this training.
 Self-paced animated videos and quizzes
 Fortinet's Quarterly Threat Report (PDF) System Requirements
If you take an online format of this class, you must
Agenda have a computer with:
1. The Bad Actors  High-speed Internet connection
2. CIO Perspectives  Up-to-date web browser
3. CISO Perspectives  Speakers / headphones
4. CFO Perspectives  Either:
5. Personal Security Awareness o HTML 5 support or
6. Key Cybersecurity Terms – Attack Surface o Up-to-date Flash runtime environment
Wired Ethernet connection (not Wi-Fi)
Objectives recommended. Firewalls including Windows
After completing NSE 1, candidates will have a Firewall or FortiClient must allow connections
general understanding of the following: with the online course.

 Who is behind these attacks Certification

 The motives of the attackers
This course completes the requirement to obtain
 How some attacks are carried out
the NSE 1 certification level.
 How attacks impact C-level executives
The NSE 1 certification is valid for two years from
 Key strategies to remain safe on the Internet the date of completion.
 Key cybersecurity terms

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