What's the difference between Signals, Transactions, and Indicators?
Clarifying on some vague terminology
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What is Single Scan Multi Action (SSMA)?
Examining how Zscaler processes data for improved efficiency.
What are the high-level layers of Zscaler architecture?
A quick intro into the 3 logical layers of Zscaler architecture.
What's the difference between IPS Signatures and IPS Filters within an IPS Sensor on FortiGate?
Similar terms. Important differences.
What's the difference between "extended" and "extreme" AV databases on FortiGates?
đź’ˇThis is part of an on-going series in cybersecurity foundations. Check the cyber 101 article tag index from time to time for more content. The FortiGate AV scanning engine relies on virus definitions for some of its traditional analysis. These signatures are stored in AV databases. Depending on what model
What's the difference between Local Traffic logs and Forward Traffic logs on FortiGates?
Comparing some similar terms in logging
What is split-task VDOM mode on FortiGates?
Examining a nifty feature for separating management functions.
What are the differences between the various IP pool types on FortiGate?
Clarifying some popular terms
What's the difference between Central SNAT mode and Policy NAT mode on FortiGates?
Unraveling the differences between these two UI modes.
What does the Reliable Logging feature on FortiGate/FortiAnalyzer do?
Because in order for logs to be useful, they need to exist...
What is the "proto=" field in FortiGate logs?
RFCs, lions, and bears. Oh my!
What is conserve mode on FortiGates?
Sounds interesting, right? Let's explore.
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Can multiple interfaces be selected as incoming and outgoing interfaces for a FortiGate firewall policy?
A quick tip about interfaces on policies.
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FortiGate SSL Inspection: What Happens with Invalid Certs?
Interesting choices...
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What's the order of operations in HTTPS inspection for a FortiGate?
1... 2... and then 3...
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What are some of the different ways failover can occur on FortiGates?
Examples of failover types
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What are the heartbeat interface IP addresses on FortiGate HA deployments?
A quick reminder on some important IPs.
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How does the primary HA unit in a FortiGate cluster get chosen?
Walking through the election process for HA units
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What's the difference between policy routes and SD-WAN rules on FortiGates?
Comparing policy based routing with SD-WAN on FortiGates.
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What's the difference between active and passive monitoring in FortiGate performance SLAs?
Exploring a couple popular topics in for FortiGate link state monitoring.
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What is a Security Association used for in IPsec?
A quick refresher on this critical part of ipsec.
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What are the various components of FortiGate IPS?
Describing the various components of the FortiGate IPS and signatures.
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What are the antivirus scanning techniques that FortiGate can perform?
Reviewing the various ways a FortiGate can scan files for viruses.
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What are the user authentication timeout options on a FortiGate firewall?
Explaining the various user auth timeout choices that are available on FortiGate.