Fortinet NSE7_SSE_AD-25 is Available - FCSS_SASE_AD-25 Will Be Retired on December 31, 2025

Fortinet has officially released the NSE 7 - FortiSASE 25 Enterprise Administrator NSE7_SSE_AD-25 exam, which replaces the existing FCSS - FortiSASE 25 Administrator FCSS_SASE_AD-25 exam. The new NSE7_SSE_AD-25 exam reflects the evolution of Fortinet's certification structure under the Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) and Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) programs, aligning with the company’s latest FortiSASE 25 and FortiOS 7.4 product versions. The FCSS_SASE_AD-25 exam will officially retire on December 31, 2025, giving candidates just over two months to complete the current version before the transition to the new exam format becomes mandatory.

About the New NSE7_SSE_AD-25 Exam

The NSE7_SSE_AD-25 exam validates a candidate's applied knowledge and hands-on expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting FortiSASE environments. It's designed for network and security professionals responsible for designing, administering, and supporting global infrastructures composed of multisite and remote user deployments using FortiSASE.

Key Exam Details

Time allowed: 75 minutes 

Questions: 35-40 

Scoring: Pass or fail (score report available via Pearson VUE) 

Language: English 

Product versions: FortiSASE 25, FortiOS 7.4, FortiAuthenticator 6.5, FortiClient 7.0 and later

Core Exam Domains

SASE Architecture and Integration Integrate FortiSASE into existing networks Identify core SASE components Evaluate FortiSASE components in complex deployments

SASE Deployment and Management Implement advanced deployments for branch and remote users Optimize security using inspection features Design and manage endpoint profiles and compliance rules

Secure Private Access (SPA) Design SPA use cases and integrate with SD-WAN Implement ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) tagging rules and access proxy configurations

Analytics and Troubleshooting Troubleshoot tunnel connectivity and endpoint issues Analyze FortiView dashboards, logs, and reports

About the Retiring FCSS_SASE_AD-25 Exam

The FCSS_SASE_AD-25 exam also evaluates candidates on FortiSASE deployment, administration, and analysis, but with fewer questions and a shorter time limit.

Exam Details

Time allowed: 60 minutes 

Questions: 30 

Languages: English, Japanese 

Product versions: FortiSASE 25, FortiOS 7.4, FortiAuthenticator 6.5, FortiClient 7.0 and later

Key Focus Areas

SASE Architecture and Components SASE Deployment and User Onboarding SIA, SSA, and SPA Integration Analytics and Reporting

Key Differences Between NSE7_SSE_AD-25 and FCSS_SASE_AD-25

The NSE7_SSE_AD-25 introduces more advanced operational and troubleshooting scenarios, including integration with SD-WAN, FortiGate, and FortiManager, emphasizing real-world enterprise administration capabilities.

Transition Recommendation

If you are currently preparing for or planning to take the FCSS_SASE_AD-25 exam, you should schedule your test before December 31, 2025. After that date, only the NSE7_SSE_AD-25 will remain available as the updated certification path for FortiSASE Enterprise Administrators.

For those beginning their certification journey, it's advisable to focus on the NSE7_SSE_AD-25 to align with Fortinet's latest certification framework and technologies.

The release of the NSE7_SSE_AD-25 marks an important step in Fortinet's continued modernization of its certification program. This new exam better reflects the demands of today's SASE-driven enterprise environments, offering a deeper, scenario-based evaluation of candidate expertise. With the FCSS_SASE_AD-25 set to retire by December 31, 2025, now is the perfect time to plan your certification path and stay ahead in Fortinet's evolving network security ecosystem.