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Jack_wack
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May 27, 2024
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Is there any difference between the fortiguard database in FGT and in FAZ ?

  • May 27, 2024
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Our fortigate FGT already matches on fortiguard threats DB. Including IOC threats.

Our fortianalyzer FAZ is asking for an IOC license to be able to analyze these particular threats.

Is the fortiguard DB more updated in FAZ than FGT ?

Why would i buy ICP license in FAZ when it's already there in FGT ?

 

Best answer by esalija

Hi @Jack_wack 

 

The FortiGuard database in FortiGate is primarily used for real-time security services such as antivirus, intrusion prevention, web filtering, and antispam. It helps FortiGate devices protect the network by identifying and blocking threats.

 

The FortiGuard database in FortiAnalyzer is more focused on analytics and reporting. It collects and analyzes data from FortiGate devices and other sources to provide insights into network security events, traffic patterns, and potential threats.

 

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.3/administration-guide/42459/fortiguard

 

Best regards,

Erlin

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esalija
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esalijaAnswer
Staff
May 27, 2024

Hi @Jack_wack 

 

The FortiGuard database in FortiGate is primarily used for real-time security services such as antivirus, intrusion prevention, web filtering, and antispam. It helps FortiGate devices protect the network by identifying and blocking threats.

 

The FortiGuard database in FortiAnalyzer is more focused on analytics and reporting. It collects and analyzes data from FortiGate devices and other sources to provide insights into network security events, traffic patterns, and potential threats.

 

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.3/administration-guide/42459/fortiguard

 

Best regards,

Erlin

spoojary
Staff
Staff
May 27, 2024

e reason you would buy an IoC license for FortiAnalyzer even though it's already present in FortiGate is that FortiAnalyzer offers advanced analysis and reporting capabilities specifically tailored for IoC threats. FortiAnalyzer can provide in-depth visibility, historical data analysis, and reporting on IoC threats detected by FortiGate, helping with incident response, forensic analysis, and compliance requirements.

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