FortiGate FortiSwitch Integration

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What is one of the key components of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) that includes device monitoring and detection and response capabilities?

FortiAuthenticator

Network Access Control (correct)

Next-generation Firewall (NGFW)

Identity Management

Which ZTA component is responsible for user identity services to Fortinet Security Fabric and third-party devices?

Layer-2 Infrastructure

Identity Management

FortiAuthenticator (correct)

Endpoint Protection Platform

What is a critical feature of FortiAuthenticator in the context of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)?

Vulnerability management

Two-factor authentication (correct)

MAC filtering

Continuous authentication

In the context of ZTA, what does the Next-generation Firewall (NGFW) primarily do?

Segment network traffic and inspect it Signup and view all the answers

Which ZTA component focuses on securing devices at Layer-2 using mechanisms like port security and MAC filtering?

Layer-2 Infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Identity Management in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) related to authentication?

802.1x support for wired and wireless networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of FortiNAC's passive anomaly detection feature?

To monitor network traffic patterns in real-time Signup and view all the answers

When does FortiNAC trigger an automated response to contain a threat?

When a compromise or vulnerable endpoint is identified Signup and view all the answers

What information does the Zero Trust Telemetry tab display when connected to EMS?

Hardware information, software information, and identification information Signup and view all the answers

How are zero trust tags used in FortiOS?

To dynamically group endpoints for network access restrictions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of FortiClient-EMS in ZTNA Certificate Authentication?

To act as the ZTNA Certificate Authority for FortiClient endpoints Signup and view all the answers

Which information is synchronized between FortiClient-EMS and FortiGate for client identity verification?

Client certificate information and root CA updates Signup and view all the answers

What does FortiClient-EMS do when the 'refresh' button is clicked?

Revokes client certificates and generates new ones for each client Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario does FortiNAC quarantine an endpoint at the access layer?

'Containment of Lateral Threats at Edge' event is triggered by FGT Signup and view all the answers

How does FortiClient establish secure remote access?

By submitting a CSR to EMS upon registration Signup and view all the answers

What type of authentication method can be used with FortiAuthenticator for clients connecting over EAP?

Client's certificate signed by CA Signup and view all the answers

How does FortiAuthenticator verify the identity of an external LDAP server during remote LDAP authentication?

Verifying against a trusted CA certificate Signup and view all the answers

Which network access control solution offers device discovery and profiling, automated responsiveness, and multivendor support?

FortiNAC Signup and view all the answers

What can FortiNAC do to ensure device integrity before allowing them to connect to the network?

Verify device compliance Signup and view all the answers

In what context can FortiAuthenticator act as a CA (Certificate Authority)?

VPN, 802.1X, Windows Desktop, and token-based authentication Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of SCEP (Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol) in FortiAuthenticator?

Sign user CSRs Signup and view all the answers

Why is dynamic role-based network access control used in FortiNAC?

To create logical network segments Signup and view all the answers

What feature of FortiAuthenticator removes the need for a second tier of authentication?

RADIUS accounting login Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of revoking the certificate used by the endpoint?

To prevent compromised certificate private keys Signup and view all the answers

Which component should not be confused with the SSL certificate according to the text?

FortiClient-EMS CA certificate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of FortiClient in creating a secure encrypted connection?

Providing comprehensive endpoint security Signup and view all the answers

What technology allows Fortinet’s capabilities at the LAN edge?

FortiLink Signup and view all the answers

What feature is NOT included in FortiClient Endpoint Protection?

FortiLink integration Signup and view all the answers

Which device acts as a local proxy gateway in the ZTNA connection rules?

FortiGate Signup and view all the answers

What does FortiLink allow FortiGate to directly manage and configure?

Network access layer devices like FortiAPs and FortiSwitches Signup and view all the answers

What type of connection does FortiClient establish with protected applications?

Secure encrypted connection without VPN Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of FortiSwitch managed by FortiGate according to the text?

Zero-touch provisioning Signup and view all the answers

What does Fortinet Secure LAN Edge extend up to when using FortiLink protocols?

Layer-2 switch Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using OTP tokens over static passwords?

OTP tokens are immune to replay attacks Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used in the FortiAuthenticator FSSO framework for identifying the user's IP address?

Identity discovery Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would FortiToken Cloud be a preferred choice for acquiring one-time passwords?

When email or SMS-based token authentication is needed Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the FortiAuthenticator FSSO framework involves the collection of user identity and addition of missing information like group details?

Aggregation and embellishment Signup and view all the answers

What does the Single Sign-On Mobility Agent offer in the FortiAuthenticator SSO Identification Methods?

Communication of user identity and IP-address to FortiAuthenticator Signup and view all the answers

What role does the FortiGate play in the FortiAuthenticator FSSO framework?

Subscribing device Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of RADIUS accounting login in the FortiAuthenticator SSO Identification Methods?

Using accounting packets for user identification Signup and view all the answers

When might FortiToken Mobile be a preferred choice for acquiring one-time passwords?

For software applications on smartphones Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes FortiAuthenticator portal and widgets as an SSO identification method?

Manual authentication through a web portal Signup and view all the answers

What key authentication features are available on FortiAuthenticator?

RADIUS, LDAP, and SAML Signup and view all the answers

What type of authentication does FortiAuthenticator use for wireless connections?

802.1x Signup and view all the answers

How does FortiAuthenticator provide two-factor authentication with FortiToken?

By utilizing FortiToken along with FortiGate and third-party devices Signup and view all the answers

What does the Base distinguished name setting determine in FortiAuthenticator's LDAP configuration?

The root node for user account search Signup and view all the answers

What is required to relay CHAP, MS-CHAP, and MS-CHAP-v2 authentication to a Windows AD server?

Enabling Windows Active Directory Domain Authentication on FortiAuthenticator Signup and view all the answers

What does a RADIUS policy on FortiAuthenticator contain?

Authentication settings for RADIUS clients Signup and view all the answers

How does FortiAuthenticator handle RADIUS authentication requests when there is no matching policy?

It rejects the request Signup and view all the answers

What options are available for OTP tokens on FortiAuthenticator?

'One-time passwords (OTPs)' tokens and 'Software tokens' Signup and view all the answers

Which type of token is a physical device like the FortiToken 200 series?

'Hardware' token Signup and view all the answers

How does FortiGate automatically discover and provision FortiSwitch devices?

By enabling FortiLink on the FortiGate interface Signup and view all the answers

What key benefit does managing FortiSwitch devices using FortiGate provide in terms of management?

Provides single pane management through FortiGate GUI or FortiManager Signup and view all the answers

What key benefit does integrating FortiAP with FortiLink offer in terms of security?

Integrates firewall, IPS, application control, and web filter for wireless LAN protection Signup and view all the answers

In what way does FortiGate handle authentication and authorization for managed devices?

Centrally on FortiGate or FortiManager Signup and view all the answers

What does macro segmentation involve based on the provided text?

Controlling traffic between different VLans through firewall policies Signup and view all the answers

What does microsegmentation aim to prevent within a network?

Preventing direct communication between wireless clients Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of MAC-based authentication over port-based authentication?

Enhanced security by requiring each host to authenticate individually Signup and view all the answers

How does FortiSwitch handle port-based authentication when multiple devices are connected to a single port?

Authenticates the first connected device and opens the port for all devices Signup and view all the answers

What does the FortiAP support in terms of dynamic user VLan assignment?

VLan assignment by RADIUS authentication Signup and view all the answers

Which method does FortiGate use to verify user identity and device trust context in ZTNA access proxy?

Device certificate verification Signup and view all the answers

What feature of dynamic VLan assignment by RADIUS allows different users to be assigned to different VLans?

VLan pool assignment Signup and view all the answers

Why is MAC authentication bypass enabled on FortiSwitch for non-802.1X devices?

To allow devices that do not support 802.1X authentication to connect Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of VLan assignment by VLan pool compared to single VLan assignment?

Client limit removal and efficient IP network usage Signup and view all the answers

How does FortiGate act as an access proxy for ZTNA connections?

By forwarding HTTPS traffic to designated resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of ZTNA tags generated from FortiClient-EMS tagging rules?

Synchronizing device trust context with FortiGate Signup and view all the answers

What benefit does enabling 802.1x authentication through security policies on FortiSwitch provide?

Granular authentication for connected devices. Signup and view all the answers