firewalls
What's the difference between "user traffic" and "local-out traffic" on a FortiGate?
A quick refresh on some more FortiGate terms.
What are the sequence of steps for DHCP?
A brief walk-through for DHCP and how it works.
What are the high-level differences between SSL inspection modes on FortiGates?
An introduction to different SSL inspection modes.
How does Fortinet SSO work?
A quick intro to FSSO
What is a Reverse Path Forwarding check and how does it work on FortiGates?
A quick intro to RPF check concepts
What's the difference between docstrings and comments in python code?
A helpful tip for knowing when to use one vs the other.
What comes first on FortiGate: routing or security actions?
In this case, the destination is more important than the journey.
What is NAT and what are the practical benefits?
A walk-through of this popular (and important) network concept.
What are security policies and how do they operate on FortiGates?
A brief walk-through of firewall policies and how they function.
What are FortiGate VDOMs and why are they useful?
A quick high-level review of the VDOM feature
What are dictionaries in python?
Exploring the structured data concept
What are interface roles and aliases used for on FortiGates?
An easy refresher on some super helpful UI features.
What's the difference between a parameter and an argument?
Another pair of terms that are easy to confuse.