In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, technologies matter — but people matter even more.
Behind every firewall, every secure VPN, every stable network, there must be a specialist who understands how to implement, configure, and protect it in real-world conditions.
This week, SMMHub is proud to announce an important achievement:
Our technical engineer, Vahagn Kocharyan, has successfully earned the Fortinet NSE 4 certification (FortiOS 7.6 Administrator).
This certification confirms not only technical excellence, but a deep commitment to professional growth and cybersecurity mastery.
What Is Fortinet NSE 4 — and Why Does It Matter?
The NSE 4 (Network Security Expert) certification is one of the most significant steps in Fortinet’s global training program.
It is designed for engineers who:
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architect and deploy FortiGate solutions,
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configure firewall policies and security rules,
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manage authentication and network access,
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work with IPS, antivirus, and web filtering,
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configure IPSec and SSL VPNs,
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troubleshoot security incidents and network issues,
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ensure the stability and safety of enterprise infrastructures.
In other words, NSE 4 is the certification that transforms an engineer into a full Fortinet administrator — capable of protecting real environments with real challenges.
For companies, this means one thing: greater security and reliability.
What Skills Vahagn Has Demonstrated
According to the official exam score report,
Vahagn successfully passed all major sections of Fortinet’s evaluation, including:
Deployment & System Configuration
Initial setup, firmware management, interfaces, HA, and device-level configuration.
Firewall Policies & Authentication
Designing, optimizing, and enforcing policies across complex network environments.
Content Inspection
Configuring antivirus, web filtering, application control, sandboxing, and IPS.
Routing
Static and dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP), redundancy, SD-WAN components.
VPN
Full configuration of IPSec and SSL VPN for secure corporate access.
These are not theoretical skills — they are the foundation of every secure modern infrastructure.
What This Means for SMMHub Clients
Vahagn’s achievement strengthens several key areas of SMMHub’s expertise:
Advanced deployment of FortiGate and Fortinet Security Fabric
Optimized cybersecurity architecture for organizations of any size
Professional migration and modernization of existing infrastructures
Secure VPN configuration for remote and branch offices
Fine-tuning firewall policies to reduce risks
Integrations with Microsoft, Oracle, Dell, Huawei, Palo Alto and other vendors
Stronger incident response and troubleshooting capabilities
For our clients, this means:
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higher security,
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faster response times,
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fewer risks,
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more accurate configurations,
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and solutions built on global best practices.
Why SMMHub Invests in Certifications
Because real cybersecurity is not about slogans — it’s about competence.
At SMMHub, we believe that:
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every engineer must be a specialist,
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every configuration must be correct,
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every system must be protected,
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every client must feel safe.
By investing in certifications like NSE 4, we ensure that our clients receive world-class expertise, not theoretical knowledge.
This is how we build trust.
This is how we build modern cybersecurity.
This is how we build SMMHub.
Congratulations, Vahagn!
We proudly congratulate Vahagn Kocharyan on this important milestone.
His dedication, discipline, and technical mindset make him a valuable part of our team — and a strong asset for every SMMHub client.
This achievement is just the beginning, and we look forward to supporting his further growth within the Fortinet ecosystem and beyond.