FortiSASE provides several features to ensure secure access for remote workers. The following three ways are particularly relevant:

It secures traffic from endpoints to cloud applications (Option B):FortiSASE secures all traffic between remote endpoints and cloud applications by inspecting it in real time. This includes applying security policies, threat detection, and data protection measures to ensure that traffic is safe and compliant.

It offers zero trust network access (ZTNA) capabilities (Option D):ZTNA ensures that remote workers are granted access to resources based on strict verification of their identity and device posture. By treating all users and devices as untrusted by default, ZTNA minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and lateral movement within the network.

It enforces granular access policies based on user identities (Option E):FortiSASE allows administrators to define and enforce fine-grained access policies based on user identities, roles, and other attributes. This ensures that remote workers only have access to the resources they need, reducing the attack surface.

Here’s why the other options are incorrect:

A. It enforces multi-factor authentication (MFA) to validate remote users:While MFA is a critical security measure, it is typically implemented through identity providers (e.g., FortiAuthenticator or third-party solutions) rather than directly through FortiSASE.

C. It uses the identity & access management (IAM) portal to validate the identities of remote workers:FortiSASE integrates with IAM systems but does not use the IAM portal itself to validate identities. Identity validation is handled through authentication mechanisms like SAML, LDAP, or OAuth.

References:

Fortinet FCSS FortiSASE Documentation - Secure Remote Access

FortiSASE Administration Guide - ZTNA and Access Policies

FortiSASE brings the following advantages to businesses with multiple branch offices:

Centralized Management for Simplified Administration:

FortiSASE provides a centralized management platform that allows administrators to manage security policies, configurations, and monitoring from a single interface.

This simplifies the administration and reduces the complexity of managing multiple branch offices.

Eliminates the Need for On-Premises Firewalls:

FortiSASE enables secure access to the internet and cloud applications without requiring dedicated on-premises firewalls at each branch office.

This reduces hardware costs and simplifies network architecture, as security functions are handled by the cloud-based FortiSASE solution.

References:

FortiOS 7.2 Administration Guide: Provides information on the benefits of centralized management and cloud-based security solutions.

FortiSASE 23.2 Documentation: Explains the advantages of using FortiSASE for businesses with multiple branch offices, including reduced need for on-premises firewalls.

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is the FortiSASE feature that ensures least-privileged user access to all applications. ZTNA operates on the principle of "never trust, always verify," providing secure access based on the identity of users and devices, regardless of their location.

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA):

ZTNA ensures that only authenticated and authorized users and devices can access applications.

It applies the principle of least privilege by granting access only to the resources required by the user, minimizing the potential for unauthorized access.

Implementation:

ZTNA continuously verifies user and device trustworthiness and enforces granular access control policies.

This approach enhances security by reducing the attack surface and limiting lateral movement within the network.

References:

FortiOS 7.2 Administration Guide: Provides detailed information on ZTNA and its role in ensuring least-privileged access.

FortiSASE 23.2 Documentation: Explains the implementation and benefits of ZTNA within the FortiSASE environment.

To block user attempts to log in to non-company resources while using Microsoft Office 365, theWeb Filter with Inline-CASBfeature in FortiSASE is the most appropriate solution. Inline-CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) provides real-time visibility and control over cloud application usage. When combined with Web Filtering, it can enforce policies to restrict access to unauthorized or non-company resources within sanctioned applications like Microsoft Office 365. This ensures that users cannot access unapproved cloud resources while still allowing legitimate use of Office 365.

Here’s why the other options are incorrect:

B. SSL deep inspection:While SSL deep inspection is useful for decrypting and inspecting encrypted traffic, it does not specifically address the need to block access to non-companyresources within Office 365. It focuses on securing traffic rather than enforcing application-specific policies.

C. Data loss prevention (DLP):DLP is designed to prevent sensitive data from being leaked or exfiltrated. While it is a valuable security feature, it does not directly block access to non-company resources within Office 365.

D. Application Control with Inline-CASB:Application Control focuses on managing access to specific applications rather than enforcing granular policies within an application like Office 365. Web Filter with Inline-CASB is better suited for this use case.

References:

Fortinet FCSS FortiSASE Documentation - Inline-CASB and Web Filtering

FortiSASE Administration Guide - Securing Cloud Applications

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Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) private access use cases focus on providing secure and controlled access to private applications without exposing them to the public internet. The following two statements accurately describe ZTNA private access use cases:

The security posture of the device is secure (Option A):ZTNA enforces strict access controls based on the principle of least privilege. Before granting access to private applications, ZTNA evaluates the security posture of the device (e.g., whether it is patched, compliant, and free of malware). Only devices that meet the required security standards are granted access, ensuring that the device is secure before allowing private access.

All TCP-based applications are supported (Option C):ZTNA supports all TCP-based applications, enabling secure access to a wide range of private applications, including legacy systems and custom-built applications. This flexibility makes ZTNA suitable for organizations with diverse application environments.

Here’s why the other options are incorrect:

B. All FortiSASE user-based deployments are supported:While FortiSASE supports various deployment scenarios, not all user-based deployments are automatically compatible with ZTNA. Specific configurations and requirements must be met to enable ZTNA functionality.

D. Data center redundancy is offered:Data center redundancy is unrelated to ZTNA private access use cases. Redundancy typically pertains to infrastructure design and failover mechanisms, not access control methodologies like ZTNA.

References:

Fortinet FCSS FortiSASE Documentation - ZTNA Private Access Overview

FortiSASE Administration Guide - ZTNA Deployment Best Practices

TheFortiSASE inline-CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)component is designed to provide real-time security and visibility by beingplaced directly in the traffic path between the endpoint and cloud applications. Inline-CASB inspects traffic as it flows to and from cloud applications, enablingenforcement of security policies, detection of threats, and prevention of unauthorized access. This approach ensures that all interactions with cloud applications are monitored and controlled in real time.

Here’s why the other options are incorrect:

A. It provides visibility for unmanaged locations and devices:While inline-CASB enhances visibility, its primary function is to inspect and secure traffic in real time. Visibility for unmanaged locations and devices is typically achieved through other components like endpoint agents or API-based CASB.

C. It uses API to connect to the cloud applications:API-based CASB is a different approach that relies on APIs provided by cloud applications to monitor and manage data. Inline-CASB operates directly in the traffic flow rather than using APIs.

D. It detects data at rest:Detecting data at rest is typically handled by Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools or API-based CASB solutions. Inline-CASB focuses on inspecting traffic in motion, not data stored in cloud applications.

References:

Fortinet FCSS FortiSASE Documentation - Inline-CASB Overview

FortiSASE Administration Guide - Cloud Application Security

If the daily summary report generated by FortiSASE contains very little data, one possible explanation is that the "Log allowed traffic" setting is configured to log only "Security Events" for all policies. This configuration limits the amount of data logged, as it only includes security events and excludes normal allowed traffic.

Log Allowed Traffic Setting:

The "Log allowed traffic" setting determines which types of traffic are logged.

When set to "Security Events," only traffic that triggers a security event (such as a threat detection or policy violation) is logged.

Impact on Report Data:

If the log setting excludes regular allowed traffic, the amount of data captured and reported is significantly reduced.

This results in reports with minimal data, as only security-related events are included.

References:

FortiOS 7.2 Administration Guide: Provides details on configuring logging settings for traffic policies.

FortiSASE 23.2 Documentation: Explains the impact of logging configurations on report generation and data visibility.

In the user connection monitor, the random characters shown for the username indicate that log anonymization is enabled. Log anonymization is a feature that hides the actual user informationin the logs for privacy and security reasons. To display proper user information, you need to disable log anonymization.

Log Anonymization:

When log anonymization is turned on, the actual usernames are replaced with random characters to protect user privacy.

This feature can be beneficial in certain environments but can cause issues when detailed user monitoring is required.

Disabling Log Anonymization:

Navigate to the FortiSASE settings.

Locate the log settings section.

Disable the log anonymization feature to ensure that actual usernames are displayed in the logs and user connection monitors.

References:

FortiSASE 23.2 Documentation: Provides detailed steps on enabling and disabling log anonymization.

Fortinet Knowledge Base: Explains the impact of log anonymization on user monitoring and logging.

Onboarding a Secure Web Gateway (SWG) endpoint involves several components to ensure secure and effective integration with FortiSASE. Two key components are the FortiSASE CA certificate and the proxy auto-configuration (PAC) file.

FortiSASE CA Certificate:

The FortiSASE CA certificate is essential for establishing trust between the endpoint and the FortiSASE infrastructure.

It ensures that the endpoint can securely communicate with FortiSASE services and inspect SSL/TLS traffic.

Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) File:

The PAC file is used to configure the endpoint to direct web traffic through the FortiSASE proxy.

It provides instructions on how to route traffic, ensuring that all web requests are properly inspected and filtered by FortiSASE.

References:

FortiOS 7.2 Administration Guide: Details on onboarding endpoints and configuring SWG.

FortiSASE 23.2 Documentation: Explains the components required for integrating endpoints with FortiSASE and the process for deploying the CA certificate and PAC file.