Fortinet Network Security NSE8

The NSE8 exam is known for scenario-based questions that trip up even experienced professionals. Dumpleader builds its 65 practice questions around the real Fortinet Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam (NSE8 801 - FortiOS 5.2) objectives, so nothing on exam day feels unfamiliar.

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Everything Candidates Ask About the Fortinet NSE8 Exam

What exactly does the Fortinet Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam (NSE8 801 - FortiOS 5.2) exam test?

The NSE8 exam is the official Fortinet exam that leads to the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) 8 certification, positioned at the Expert level. It validates the skills employers expect from certified professionals, and passing it is a concrete step forward in an IT career. It is also connected with other credentials in the same track, including Fortinet NSE 4, Fortinet NSE 5, Fortinet NSE 6, Fortinet NSE 7.

Can I try the NSE8 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Dumpleader offers a free PDF demo of the Fortinet Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam (NSE8 801 - FortiOS 5.2) material, so you can check the question style and answer quality before paying. After purchase, your product includes 365 days of free updates; once that period expires, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What topics are covered in the NSE8 exam?

The Fortinet Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam (NSE8 801 - FortiOS 5.2) exam is organized into 4 domains. The main ones include Security Operations and Threat Management; Advanced Network Security Design; Advanced FortiOS 5.2 Features. Weightings tell you where to spend most of your study time, and the full topic breakdown is listed in the exam outline section above on this page.

How do I register for the Fortinet Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam (NSE8 801 - FortiOS 5.2) exam?

You can book the NSE8 exam through the official registration channels below:

• Fortinet Training Institute
• Pearson VUE Fortinet Exams

The exam is delivered as Proctored exam delivered via authorized testing centers or online proctoring (Pearson VUE), so pick the option that fits your schedule when booking.

What happens if I fail the NSE8 exam, and how is my purchase delivered?

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Are there any prerequisites for the NSE8 exam?

Strong recommended experience with NSE 4–7 level certifications and extensive hands-on Fortinet product deployment experience. Requirements like these can change, so before you book, confirm the current eligibility rules on the official page: https://training.fortinet.com.

What official training is recommended for the Fortinet Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam (NSE8 801 - FortiOS 5.2) exam?

Fortinet recommends the following training options for NSE8 candidates:

• Fortinet NSE Training Portal
• Fortinet Documentation Library

Official courses build the theory; the 65 practice questions from Dumpleader then let you measure how ready you actually are for the real exam.

Fortinet Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam (NSE8 801 - FortiOS 5.2) Sample Questions:

Question #1
The dashboard widget indicates that FortiGuard Web Filtering is not reachable. However, AntiVirus, IPS, and Application Control have no problems as shown in the exhibit.

You contacted Fortinet's customer service and discovered that your Fortiguard Web Filtering contract is still valid for several months.
What are two reasons for this problem? (Choose two.)

A. You have a firewall policy blocking ports 8888 and 53.
B. FortiGuard Web Filtering is not enabled in any firewall policy.
C. You did not enable Web Filtering cache under Web Filtering and E-mail Filtering Options.
D. You have another security device in front of FortiGate blocking ports 8888 and 53.

Question #2
Which Fortinet product is used for antispam protection?

A. FortiSwitch
B. FortiGate
C. FortiWeb
D. FortiDB

Question #3
You notice that memory usage is high and FortiGate has entered conserve mode. You want FortiGate's
IPS engine to focus only on exploits and attacks that are applicable to your specific network.
Which two steps would you take to reduce RAM usage without weakening security? (Choose two.)

A. Disable application control for protocols that are not used on your network.
B. Disable IPS for traffic destined for the FortiGate itself.
C. Reduce the size of the signature three (filters) that FortiGate must search by disabling scans for
applications and OS stacks that do not exist on your network.
D. Configure IPS to pass files that are larger than a specific threshold, instead of buffering and scanning
them.

Question #4
The FortiGate is an IPsec VPN hub. A VPN spoke protecting subnet 192.168.222.0/24 has successfully
brought up a tunnel with the FortiGate. This remote network is present in the FortiGate routing table as
shown in the exhibit.
Which statement is true?

A. This subnet was learned during quick-mode negotiation and was dynamically injected into the routing
table.
B. The FortiGate administrator configured a static route for 192.168.222.0/24.
C. The route in the exhibit is bound to "BranchOffice_0" which is a tunnel other than "BranchOffice".
D. The FortiGate administrator configured this subnet as a locally connected subnet on the "BranchOffice"
phase1 interface.

Question #5
Referring to the command output shown on the exhibit, how many hosts are connected to the FortiGate?

A. 256
B. 7
C. 6
D. 2

Solutions: