Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) vs Fortinet Certified Professional — FortiGate (FCP_FGT)
Costs
Editorial summary (4 sources)
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Help by writing your own review →Verdict: Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) vs Fortinet Certified Professional — FortiGate (FCP_FGT)
The two certs come out close to even on editorial ratings. The right choice depends on your career direction — see the decision matrix below.This verdict uses aggregated editorial summaries from public discussion. Real community reviews will replace these once they accumulate.
HR signal
→ Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
4.3/5 vs 3.3/5
Worth cost
→ Fortinet Certified Professional — FortiGate (FCP_FGT)
2.3/5 vs 3.0/5
Learning
tie
5.0/5 vs 5.0/5
Recommend
tie
100% vs 100%
When to choose which
Working primarily in Fortinet's ecosystem: choose Fortinet Certified Professional — FortiGate (FCP_FGT).
Cost over 6 years (with renewals)
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
Fortinet Certified Professional — FortiGate (FCP_FGT)
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