There are four FCSS certifications that require you to pass one proctored exam: Public Cloud Security, Security Operations, Zero Trust Access, and OT Security.
On October 1, 2023, you would have automatically received any of these certifications under the following conditions:
If you held a valid NSE 8 certification on October 1st, 2023
The expiration date of the FCSS certification would be the same as the expiration date of the NSE 8 certification.
If you do not hold a valid NSE 8 certification on October 1st, 2023
The expiration date of your FCSS certification will be two years after you passed the required FCSS exam.
How the process works (Examples)
The cases outlined in the following examples show how it works in potential “real-life” scenarios:
Case 1:
Between October 1, 2021 and October 1, 2023, you completed the following exam:
- NSE 7 OT Security, on January 10, 2023
On October 1, 2023, you received the FCSS in OT Security certification, with an issue date of January 10, 2023, and an expiration date of January 10, 2025.
Case 2:
Between October 1, 2021, and October 1, 2023, you completed the following exams:
- NSE 7 Public Cloud Security, on December 5, 2020
- NSE 8 Written, on March 15, 2022
- NSE 8 Practical, on April 25, 2023
On October 1, 2023, you received the FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification, with an expiration date of April 25, 2026. Although you passed the NSE 7 exam more than two years ago, it has been counted toward the FCSS certification as you had a valid NSE 8/FCX certification on October 1, 2023.
You also received the FCX certification on October 1, 2023, with an issue date of April 25, 2023, and an expiration date of April 25, 2026.
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