Fortinet 620B manual Advanced configuration, Protection profiles

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Advanced configuration

Protection profiles

Advanced configuration

The FortiGate unit and the FortiOS operating system provide a wide range of features that enable you to control network and internet traffic and protect your network. This chapter describes some of these options and how to configure them.

This chapter includes

Protection profiles

Firewall policies

Antivirus options

AntiSpam options

Web filtering

Logging

Protection profiles

A protection profile is a group of settings you can adjust to suit your requirements for network protection. Since protection profiles apply different protection settings to traffic controlled by firewall policies, you can tailor the settings to the type of traffic each policy handles.

Use protection profiles to configure:

antivirus protection

web filtering

web category filtering

spam filtering

content archiving

instant messaging filtering and access control

P2P access and bandwidth control

logging options for policies and configurations within the policies

rate limiting for VoIP protocols.

Using protection profiles, you can customize types and levels of protection for different firewall policies.

For example, while traffic between internal and external addresses might need strict protection, traffic between trusted internal addresses might need moderate protection. You can configure policies for different traffic services to use the same or different protection profiles.

The FortiGate unit is preconfigured with four default protection profiles. In many cases you can use these default protection profiles, or use them as a starting point in creating your own.

Table 1: Default protection profiles

Strict Applies maximum protection to HTTP, FTP, IMAP, POP3, and SMTP traffic. The strict protection profile may not be useful under normal circumstances but it is available when maximum protection is required.

Scan Apply virus scanning to HTTP, FTP, IMAP, POP3, and SMTP traffic.

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Fortinet 620B manual Advanced configuration, Protection profiles

620B specifications

The Fortinet 620B is a state-of-the-art security appliance designed to provide comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for medium to large enterprises. As part of Fortinet's FortiGate series, the 620B combines advanced security features with robust performance capabilities, ensuring that organizations can protect their networks against an evolving threat landscape.

One of the standout features of the Fortinet 620B is its exceptional threat protection capabilities. The device utilizes Fortinet's proprietary FortiOS operating system, which integrates multiple security functions, including firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), virtual private network (VPN), and antivirus. This unified approach enables organizations to enforce consistent security policies across their network without compromising performance.

The FortiGate 620B is powered by Fortinet's purpose-built security processing unit (SPU) architecture, which significantly accelerates threat detection and mitigation processes. With multi-core processing capabilities, the device can handle high volumes of traffic while maintaining low latency, making it suitable for environments with heavy data flows. This performance is critical for organizations requiring real-time inspection of encrypted traffic, as the 620B offers strong decryption capabilities without sacrificing throughput.

In addition to its security features, the Fortinet 620B includes advanced networking technologies. The device supports software-defined networking (SDN) and integrates with Fortinet’s Security Fabric, allowing for enhanced visibility and control across the entire network ecosystem. This fabric architecture enables seamless communication between multiple devices, streamlining the management of security policies and improving overall network efficiency.

Another key characteristic of the FortiGate 620B is its scalability. Organizations can easily scale their deployment to meet growing demands by utilizing additional Fortinet appliances and services. The device also provides extensive reporting and analytics features, offering insights into network usage and security incidents, empowering security teams to make informed decisions.

Overall, the Fortinet 620B is an exceptional solution for organizations looking to strengthen their network security posture. With its combination of powerful threat protection, high performance, and advanced networking capabilities, it stands out as a reliable choice for safeguarding critical business operations in today's digital landscape. Its comprehensive feature set, combined with Fortinet's commitment to innovation, makes the FortiGate 620B a formidable asset for any cybersecurity strategy.