Category Archives: FortiGate

22 May, 2019

Fortigate DHCP and Microsoft Dynamic DNS

Configure Fortigate DHCP to update Microsoft DNS records. Set Windows Server dynamic updates, client TCP/IPv4 properties, and GPO settings for automatic registration.

21 May, 2019

Administering the Fortigate Firewall with LDAP Credentials

Configure Fortigate LDAP admin authentication using Active Directory. Learn to create remote user groups and bind admin accounts for centralized management.

20 May, 2019

Route-Map on Fortigate

Configure a Fortigate OSPF route-map to control route advertisements. Learn to create access-lists and apply them to redistribute connected networks.

15 May, 2019

UPDATED – Certificate Pinning you SSL VPN with Microsoft CA and Fortigate Forticlient Using ‘user’ certificates

Configure FortiGate SSL VPN certificate pinning using Microsoft CA and OCSP. Secure access with user certificates and FortiClient for trusted devices.

8 May, 2019

Creating SPAN port on Fortigate By: Brent Klespies

Learn how to create a SPAN port on FortiGate for IDS providers. Configure hardware switches and port mirroring on entry-level models like the 400E.

3 May, 2019

Troubleshooting NAT on Fortigate Firewall

Debug Fortigate NAT issues using flow trace and packet capture. Learn to verify SNAT and VIP configurations via CLI and GUI for accurate traffic...

2 May, 2019

Fortigate / Scrutinizer NetFlow Deployment

Deploy the Scrutinizer VM and configure Fortigate NetFlow export. Follow these steps to enable traffic monitoring on your firewall with minimal config.

30 April, 2019

Writting Custom IPS Signatures on Fortigate

Create FortiGate custom IPS signatures using F-SBID syntax. Learn to define patterns, protocols, and flow rules to block specific traffic effectively.

20 April, 2019

Secure LDAP and AD Password Change via Forticlient

Configure FortiGate LDAPS password change via FortiClient. Import CA certificates, create secure LDAP profiles, and enable AD password resets in SSL-VPN.

14 April, 2019

Disabling Weak Ciphers on Fortigate Firewalls

Learn how to disable weak ciphers on FortiGate SSL VPN using the banned-cipher command. Fix Qualys SSL test scores and enforce strong crypto settings.

9 April, 2019

Configuring LDAP Authentication for Remote Access VPN

Configure Fortigate LDAP authentication for remote access SSL VPNs. Step-by-step guide to connect Active Directory, create user groups, and apply policies.

7 April, 2019

Using OpenSSL for your SSL Decryption and distributing the cert via GPO

Generate an SSL decryption certificate with OpenSSL for FortiGate. Import the cert into FortiGate and distribute it to endpoints via GPO for deep inspection.

5 April, 2019

Central NAT vs Policy NAT

Compare FortiGate Central NAT vs Policy NAT. Learn how to configure granular SNAT rules, manage IP pools, and understand the packet life cycle for...

27 March, 2019

FortiAPs in Bridge Mode

Configure FortiAP bridge mode to extend your wired network. Follow this practical guide to set up bridged APs on FortiGate firewalls with working CLI...

21 March, 2019

Fortigate in One-Arm Sniffer Mode

Configure Fortigate one-arm sniffer mode for passive traffic analysis. Includes Cisco switch monitor session setup and CLI commands for sniffer profiles.

18 March, 2019

FortiView Capabilities

Use FortiGate FortiView traffic analysis to drill down into sessions, filter by application, and inspect blocked threats for precise network visibility.

13 March, 2019

Understanding Fortigate Logging

Master Fortigate log analysis by decoding raw FortiAnalyzer entries. Learn to interpret traffic logs, policy IDs, and action fields for accurate security monitoring.

9 March, 2019

Configuring OSPF on Fortigate

Learn how to configure OSPF on FortiGate. Set up adjacencies, filter connected route redistribution with route maps, and troubleshoot neighbor states.