TACACS+ servers – FortiAnalyzer – FortiOS 6.2.3
TACACS+ servers Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS+) is a remote authentication protocol that provides access control for routers, network access servers, and other network...
View ArticleRemote authentication server groups – FortiAnalyzer – FortiOS 6.2.3
Remote authentication server groups Remote authentication server groups can be used to extend wildcard administrator access. Normally, a wildcard administrator can only be created for a single server....
View ArticleSAML admin authentication – FortiAnalyzer – FortiOS 6.2.3
SAML admin authentication SAML can be enabled across all Security Fabric devices, enabling smooth movement between devices for the administrator. FortiAnalyzer can play the role of the identity...
View ArticleGlobal administration settings – FortiAnalyzer – FortiOS 6.2.3
Global administration settings The administration settings page provides options for configuring global settings for administrator access to the FortiAnalyzer device. Settings include: Ports for HTTPS...
View ArticleGlobal Admin – Password Policy – FortiAnalyzer – FortiOS 6.2.3
Password policy You can enable and configure password policy for the FortiAnalyzer. To configure the password policy: Go to System Settings > Admin > Admin Settings. Click to enable Password...
View ArticleGlobal Admin – GUI Language – Idle Timeout – FortiAnalyzer – FortiOS 6.2.3
GUI language The GUI supports multiple languages, including: l English l Simplified Chinese l Spanish l Traditional Chinese l Japanese l Korean By default, the GUI language is set to Auto Detect, which...
View ArticleTwo-factor authentication – FortiAnalyzer – FortiOS 6.2.3
Two-factor authentication To configure two-factor authentication for administrators you will need the following: l FortiAnalyzer l FortiAuthenticator l FortiToken Configuring FortiAuthenticator On the...
View ArticleHigh Availability – FortiAnalyzer – FortiOS 6.2.3
High Availability A FortiAnalyzer high availability (HA) cluster provides the following features: Provide real-time redundancy in case a FortiAnalyzer primary unit fails. If the primary unit fails,...
View ArticleCollectors and Analyzers – FortiAnalyzer – FortiOS 6.2.3
Collectors and Analyzers This topic describes how to configure two FortiAnalyzer units as the Analyzer and Collector and make them work together. In the scenario shown in the diagram below, Company A...
View ArticleFortiOS 6.6 Brings LTS and Mike Got Fat!
It has been a lonnnnng time since I have posted. That is my fault. Sometimes you need to relax. I relaxed, a LOT and got fat in the process. I am back now! and FortiOS 6.6 which is upcoming in the next...
View ArticleFortiOS 7 Features I am Excited About
FortiOS 7.0 has hit GA and I am happy surprised / impressed with some of the features. The video below discusses the features I am most excited about and what we can expect from them!
View ArticleWhat Features Do You Want In FortiOS?
We all have ideas and use cases that make new features very much worth our while. What are some ideas of new features you would like to see added to FortiOS?
View ArticleRemote authentication server groups – FortiAnalyzer – FortiOS 6.2.3
Remote authentication server groups Remote authentication server groups can be used to extend wildcard administrator access. Normally, a wildcard administrator can only be created for a single server....
View ArticleStatus Update and Suicide Prevention Outreach
I have been gone a long time. I am back, but I feel I owe you all an explanation. See the video below.
View ArticlePacket Llama Channel Live
So, you guys have been following me for a while and watching my YouTube videos. I am forever thankful and would like to let you know that I am currently on schedule to have a new Fortinet GURU video go...
View ArticleFortiOS 7.4.1 – InterVLAN Routing – Managed FortiSwitch
7.4.1 has brought us the means of having a managed Fortiswitch operate and do inter-vlan routing. Check out the discussion below:
View ArticleFortiOS 7.4.2 Base SOHO FortiGate Configuration
If you are deploying a FortiGate in your small environment and you need things operational with some quality visibility then this is the video for you.
View ArticleHardening Administrative Access in FortiOS 7.4.2
You absolutely MUST harden administrative access on your FortiGate if you want to remain secure and prepared. There are a lot of ways to help reduce the attack surface and make things as secure as...
View ArticleNew Theme
My other theme was getting compromised quite frequently so I have temporarily moved to this one. This one, however, does not support the version of PHP I need to go to so I’m still hunting for the...
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