FortiOS 6 – Custom signature keywords
Custom signature keywords l information l session l content l IP header l TCP header l UDP header l ICMP l other Information keywords attack_id Syntax: –attack_id <id_int>; Description: Use this...
View ArticleFortiOS 6 – Creating a custom signature to block the SMTP “vrfy” command
Creating a custom signature to block the SMTP “vrfy” command The SMTP “vrfy” command can be used to verify the existence of a single email address or to list all of the valid email accounts on an email...
View ArticleFortiOS 6 – Creating a custom signature to block files according to the...
Creating a custom signature to block files according to the file’s hash value In this example, you will create a custom signature that allows you to specify a hash value (or checksum) of a file that...
View ArticleBack to Basics – SSL Decryption, why and simple how’s…
More traffic that traverses the firewall is encrypted now than ever before. If you aren’t doing some level of SSL Interception you are missing critical information and visibility as to what is coming...
View ArticleFortiOS 6 – Other security profiles considerations
Other security profiles considerations The following topics are included in this section: Security profiles and Virtual Domains (VDOMs) l Conserve mode Using wildcards and Perl regular expressions l...
View ArticleWhat’s new in FortiOS 6.0 Logging
What’s new in FortiOS 6.0 The following list contains new Logging & Reporting features added in FortiOS 6.0. Automatic synchronization of log display location In previous versions, log display...
View ArticleLogging and reporting overview – FortiOS 6
Logging and reporting overview Logging and reporting in FortiOS can help you in determining what is happening on your network, as well as informing you of certain network activity, such as detection of...
View ArticleFortiOS features available for logging – FortiOS 6
FortiOS features available for logging Logs record FortiGate activity, providing detailed information about what is happening on your network. This recorded activity is found in log files, which are...
View ArticleLog messages – FortiOS 6
Log messages Log messages are recorded by the FortiGate unit, giving you detailed information about the network activity. Each log message has a unique number that helps identify it, as well as...
View ArticleExplanation of a debug log message – FortiOS 6
Explanation of a debug log message Debug log messages are only generated if the log severity level is set to Debug. The Debug severity level is the lowest log severity level and is rarely used. This...
View ArticleSSL VPN Web Portal Basics
A quick high level hit of what the benefits of SSL VPN are and an explanation and brief walk through of the SSL Web Portal Access you can provide your users.
View ArticleLog files and types – FortiOS 6
Log files and types As the log messages are being recorded, log messages are also being put into different log files. The log file contains the log messages that belong to that log type, for example,...
View ArticleLog database and datasets – FortiOS 6
Log database and datasets The log database, also known as the SQL log database, is used to store logs on FortiGate units that have a builtin hard disk. The log database uses Structured Query Lanaguage...
View ArticleNotifications about network activity – FortiOS 6
Notifications about network activity Alert email messages provide notification about activities or events logged. These email messages also provide notification about log severities that are recorded,...
View ArticleLog devices – FortiOS 6
Log devices The FortiGate unit supports a variety of log devices, including the FortiCloud service and FortiAnalyzer units. This provides greater flexibility not only when choosing a log device, but...
View ArticleReports – FortiOS 6
Reports Reports provide a clear, concise overview of what is happening on your network based on log data, and can be customized to serve different purposes. There are three types of reports supported...
View ArticleBest practices: Log management – FortiOS 6
Best practices: Log management When the FortiGate unit records FortiGate activity, valuable information is collected that provides insight into how to better protect network traffic against attacks,...
View ArticleLogging and reporting for small networks – FortiOS 6
Logging and reporting for small networks This section explains how to configure the FortiGate unit for logging and reporting in a small office or SOHO/SMB network. To properly configure this type of...
View ArticleMy Macbook Pro Died! Status Updates
Frustrating that for the second time in 60 days my Macbook Pro has died….oh well, here are some status updates.
View ArticleLogging and reporting for large networks – FortiOS 6
Logging and reporting for large networks This section explains how to configure the FortiGate unit for logging and reporting in a larger network, such as an enterprise network. To set up this type of...
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