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fortigate can work with layer 7 ( layer application )

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
December 4, 2023
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Hello

i want to know how fortigate can work with layer 7 ( layer application ) !!

or what are feature security that allow fortigate work with layer 7!!

i wait a reply from expert security

Thanks

Best answer by anignan

Hi @safwa ,

Most internet traffic nowadays is encrypted so without deep packet inspection visibility to application layer is very restricted.

You can check this: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/6.2.15/cookbook/122078/deep-inspection

Abdel

Hong_FTNT

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Hi @safwa,

Yes, FortiGate can operate at layer 7. Please refer to https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/osi-model

Regards,

anignan

Staff

Hi @safwa ,

FGT can better protect your network if it has full visibility to the application layer. This is required Deep Packet Inspection. IPS,ApplicationControl,AntiVirus and many other UTMs needs this...

Abdel

safwaAuthor

Explorer II

Hello

Thanks to reply

you say : FGT can better protect your network if it has full visibility to the application layer.

why you say : if it has full visibility to the application layer. ??

i wait your reply

Thanks in advance

anignanAnswer

Staff

Hi @safwa ,

Most internet traffic nowadays is encrypted so without deep packet inspection visibility to application layer is very restricted.

You can check this: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/6.2.15/cookbook/122078/deep-inspection

Abdel

safwaAuthor

Explorer II

Thanks a lot for your help

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