IPS

Custom

 

 

Clear all custom Remove all the custom signatures from the custom signature group. signatures

Reset to

Reset all the custom signatures to the recommended settings.

recommended

 

settings?

 

Name

The custom signature names.

Revision

The revision number for each custom signature. The revision number is a

 

number you assign to the signature when you create or revise it.

Enable

The status of each custom signature. A white check mark in a green circle

 

indicates the signature is enabled. A white X in a grey circle indicates the

 

signature is disabled.

 

Selecting the box at the top of the Enable column enables all the custom

 

signatures. Clearing the box at the top of the Enable column disables all the

 

custom signatures.

Logging

The logging status of each custom signature. A white check mark in a green

 

circle indicates logging is enabled for the custom signature. A white X in a

 

grey circle indicates logging is disabled for the custom signature.

Action

The action set for each custom signature. Action can be Pass, Drop, Reset,

 

Reset Client, Reset Server, Drop Session, Clear Session, or Pass Session.

Modify

The Delete and Edit/View icons.

Adding custom signatures

To add a custom signature

1Go to IPS > Signature > Custom.

2Select Create New to add a new custom signature or select the Edit icon to edit an existing custom signature.

Figure 148:Edit custom signature

3Enter a name for the custom signature.

You cannot edit the name of an existing custom signature.

4Enter the custom signature.

5Select the action to be taken when a packet triggers this signature. (See Table 24 for action descriptions.)

6Select the Logging box to enable logging for the custom signature or clear the Logging box to disable logging for the custom signature.

Backing up and restoring custom signature files

For information on backing up and restoring the custom signature list, see “Backing up and Restoring” on page 116.

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100A specifications

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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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