How To Close FortiGate Application Control​

When network performance is your priority, or you’ve determined that FortiGate’s Application Control engine is no longer required for a particular policy or for your entire deployment, you’ll want a clear, repeatable process for turning it off. In this deep-dive, we’ll cover: What “closing” Application Control means GUI-driven steps to disable it globally or per-policy... » read more

How to Block Incoming IP Address on FortiGate Firewall​?

Unwanted or malicious traffic targeting your network perimeter can originate from a handful of hostile IPs. FortiGate’s rich feature set lets you block these IP addresses at the firewall itself, preventing them from ever reaching your internal resources. In this post, we’ll explore: FortiGate’s traffic-processing model and why address objects are key Two primary methods... » read more