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 will automatically receive any of these certifications under the following conditions:
If you hold a valid NSE 8 certification on October 1, 2023
The expiration date of the FCSS certification will be same as the the expiration date of the NSE 8 certification.
If you do not hold a valid NSE 8 certification on October 1, 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 detailed in the following examples show how the process 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 will receive 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 will receive 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 will still be counted toward the FCSS certification as you will have a valid NSE 8 certification on October 1, 2023.
You will also receive 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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