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Category Archives: FortiGate

Deploying FortiGate Public SDN Connectors for AWS: Dynamic Address Automation at Scale

Deploying FortiGate Public SDN Connectors for AWS: Dynamic Address Automation at Scale

Configure the FortiGate AWS SDN Connector to automate dynamic address objects. Sync EC2 tags and IPs with FortiOS policies for zero manual maintenance.

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FortiGate AntiSpam Security Profile Deployment Guide

FortiGate AntiSpam Security Profile Deployment Guide

Configure the FortiGate AntiSpam profile via GUI or CLI. Set up FortiGuard checks, local lists, and firewall policy binding for effective spam filtering.

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FortiGate Threat Weight Tracking A practitioner guide to risk scoring, configuration, and tuning in FortiOS 7.x and 8.x

FortiGate Threat Weight Tracking A practitioner guide to risk scoring, configuration, and tuning in FortiOS 7.x and 8.x

Configure FortiGate Threat Weight tracking in FortiOS 7.x and 8.x. Learn CLI syntax, weight tuning, and how to use Top Threats for risk scoring.

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Deploying NetFlow and sFlow on FortiGate (FortiOS 8.0) for Network Traffic Visibility with Cacti and FlowView

Deploying NetFlow and sFlow on FortiGate (FortiOS 8.0) for Network Traffic Visibility with Cacti and FlowView

Configure NetFlow and sFlow on FortiGate FortiOS 8.0 to export traffic data. Learn to set up Cacti with FlowView for accurate network visibility and...

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Deploying Workflow Management on FortiGate: A practitioner deployment guide for policy change summaries, audit trails, and policy expiration

Deploying Workflow Management on FortiGate: A practitioner deployment guide for policy change summaries, audit trails, and policy expiration

Configure FortiGate Workflow Management to enforce policy change summaries and set automatic policy expiration. Includes GUI and CLI steps for FortiOS 7.2+.

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FortiGate Security Rating and Vulnerabilities Tab: A Practical Walkthrough

FortiGate Security Rating and Vulnerabilities Tab: A Practical Walkthrough

Configure FortiGate Security Rating to audit posture and detect PSIRT vulnerabilities. Learn to schedule scans, interpret scores, and remediate findings via CLI and GUI.

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The Fortinet Support Tool: Installation and Use  A practitioner guide to capturing GUI debug data for FortiCare tickets

The Fortinet Support Tool: Installation and Use A practitioner guide to capturing GUI debug data for FortiCare tickets

Learn Fortinet Support Tool installation and use to capture GUI debug data. Follow this guide to record HTTP requests and timing for FortiCare tickets.

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Securing the Gate with Security Profiles Series: Web Rating Override and Web Profile Override on the FortiGate Firewall

Securing the Gate with Security Profiles Series: Web Rating Override and Web Profile Override on the FortiGate Firewall

Configure FortiGate web rating override and web profile override. Learn the difference, set up SSL inspection, and apply correct security profiles.

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OSPF Primer: Message Types, Areas, and FortiGate Troubleshooting

OSPF Primer: Message Types, Areas, and FortiGate Troubleshooting

Master OSPF FortiGate troubleshooting by understanding message types, area design, and adjacency states. Fix MTU mismatches and VPN routing issues with this practical guide.

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FortiGate Administrator Profiles: Access Control Reference

FortiGate Administrator Profiles: Access Control Reference

Configure FortiGate administrator profiles for strict RBAC. Define access levels, manage sub-permissions, and enforce least privilege for secure network administration.

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FortiGate WIDS: A Practical Deployment and Tuning Guide

FortiGate WIDS: A Practical Deployment and Tuning Guide

Learn FortiGate WIDS configuration to detect rogue APs and wireless attacks. This guide covers profile creation, tuning thresholds, and compliance logging for secure networks.

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The FortiOS Commands the Admin Guide Forgot

The FortiOS Commands the Admin Guide Forgot

Master FortiOS diagnose commands to restart daemons, debug CLI output, and inspect system performance. Learn fnsysctl usage and safe troubleshooting workflows.

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FortiGate Firewall Scheduling Deployment Guide: How to configure and use Schedules

FortiGate Firewall Scheduling Deployment Guide: How to configure and use Schedules

Configure FortiGate firewall schedule objects for recurring, one-time, and group deployments. Learn CLI syntax and how to force session teardown at stop times.

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Disabling Auto Upgrade on FortiGate Firewalls

Disabling Auto Upgrade on FortiGate Firewalls

Disable FortiGate auto upgrade using CLI commands and FortiGate Cloud settings. Stop local and cloud-managed firmware updates to maintain full control over your firewall...

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FortiOS 8.0: Custom Tags, Dynamic Tag Address Groups, and Policy Tagging

FortiOS 8.0: Custom Tags, Dynamic Tag Address Groups, and Policy Tagging

Configure FortiOS 8.0 custom tags to automate firewall rules. Learn how dynamic tag address groups update policies automatically without manual edits.

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Multicast Routing vs Multicast Forwarding on FortiGate

Multicast Routing vs Multicast Forwarding on FortiGate

Learn the difference between FortiGate multicast routing vs forwarding. Configure PIM for dynamic paths and static policies for simple relay scenarios.

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FortiGate Replacement Messages: A Practical Deployment Guide

FortiGate Replacement Messages: A Practical Deployment Guide

Configure FortiGate replacement messages via GUI and CLI. Customize block pages, add images, and use message groups for targeted user experiences in FortiOS.

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FortiGate and NTP 4.0: Dual-Homed Time Sources, Authentication, and Hardening

FortiGate and NTP 4.0: Dual-Homed Time Sources, Authentication, and Hardening

Configure FortiGate NTP for resilient time sync. Learn to set up dual-homed sources, enable SHA256 authentication, and harden FortiOS against clock spoofing attacks.

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