What will the recertification process be on October 15, 2025?

Level

Recertification Requirement

Expiration date extension (years)

Fundamentals certification (FCF)

Complete the Introduction to the Threat Landscape course and one of these two courses:
- Getting Started in Cybersecurity

- Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity

2

Or complete the NSE 3 course

2

Or pass one NSE 4, 5, 6, or 7 exam

2

Or achieve or renew the FCX certification

3

Associate certification  (FCA)

Complete the NSE 3 course

2

2

Or achieve or renew the FCX certification

3

Professional certifications (FCP)

Complete the initial certification requirements again:

• Pass the NSE 4 + one NSE 5 for the certification track

2

Or pass one NSE 6 or one NSE 7 exam in the same certification track

2

Or achieve or renew the FCX certification

3

Solution Specialist certifications (FCSS)

Complete the initial certification requirements again: 

• Pass one NSE 6 + one NSE 7 for the certification track

2

Or achieve or renew the FCX certification

3

Expert certification

 (FCX)

Pass the NSE 8 Written Exam, no earlier than 6 months before the FCX certification expires.

3