Firewall

Protection profile options

 

 

Return e-mail DNS check Enable or disable checking that the domain specified in the reply-to

or from address has an A or MX record.

MIME headers check

Enable or disable checking source MIME headers against the

 

configured spam filter MIME header list.

Banned word check

Enable or disable checking source email against the configured

 

spam filter banned word list.

Spam Action

The action for the spam filter to take. Tagged allows you to append

 

a custom tag to the subject or header of email identified as spam.

 

For SMTP, if you have virus scan or splice (CLI) enabled, you will

 

only be able to discard spam email. (Note that splice is enabled

 

automatically when you enable virus scanning.) Discard

 

immediately drops the connection. Without splice or scanning

 

enabled, you can chose to tag or discard SMTP spam.

 

You can tag email by adding a custom word or phrase to the subject

 

or inserting a MIME header and value into the email header. You

 

can choose to log any spam action in the event log.

Append to

Choose to append the tag to the subject or MIME header of the

 

email identified as spam.

Append with

Enter a word or phrase (tag) to append to email identified as spam.

 

The maximum length is 63 characters.

Note: Some popular email clients cannot filter messages based on the MIME header. Check your email client features before deciding how to tag spam.

Configuring IPS options

Figure 110:Protection profile IPS options

The following options are available for IPS through the protection profile. See “IPS” on page 277 for more IPS configuration options.

IPS Signature

Enable or disable signature based intrusion detection and

 

prevention for all protocols.

IPS Anomaly

Enable or disable anomaly based intrusion detection and

 

prevention for all protocols.

Configuring content archive options

Figure 111:Protection profile content archive options

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100A specifications

Fortinet 100A is a versatile network security device designed to provide comprehensive protection against various cyber threats while ensuring optimal network performance. As part of the FortiGate series, the 100A combines advanced security features with powerful hardware capabilities, making it suitable for small to medium-sized businesses.

One of the key features of the Fortinet 100A is its deep packet inspection technology. This capability allows the firewall to analyze both the header and payload of packets traversing the network, enabling it to detect and block malicious content effectively. The 100A can identify and mitigate a wide range of threats, including malware, intrusions, and application-layer attacks.

The FortiOS operating system powers the Fortinet 100A, offering a robust and user-friendly interface for configuration and management. With its unified security management console, administrators can efficiently monitor network traffic and enforce security policies across the organization. The system provides centralized logging and reporting features, enabling users to gain valuable insights into their security posture and respond swiftly to incidents.

The 100A supports multiple deployment modes, including transparent, NAT, and route modes. This flexibility allows organizations to integrate the device into their existing network architecture with ease. The firewall's high throughput capabilities ensure that network performance remains unaffected, even under heavy load from multiple users and devices.

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