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natty7
New Member
Mar 22, 2026 9:36 PM UTC
Question

Network Port Security

Hey there

How do you handle port security?

Currently i use NAC Policies with Switches. Earlier i did also MAC Whitelist for dhcp Reservation, but it consumes to much time.

Also in the automation we have if a switch port changes MAC it send an Alert mail to us.

The nice thing is, if we replace the switch, user can just plug all cables random in it and the NACs kicks in.

2 replies

Jean-Philippe_P
Staff & Editor
Staff & Editor
Mar 25, 2026 8:25 AM UTC

Hello natty7, 

 

Thank you for using the Community Forum. I will seek to get you an answer or help. We will reply to this thread with an update as soon as possible. 

Jean-Philippe - Fortinet Community Team
nevan
Staff
Staff
Mar 25, 2026 3:45 PM UTC

Dear Natty7,

Please review the docs about FortiSwitch port security, which might help you to get the ideas.

Port security (Admin Guide):
https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiswitch/7.6.5/fortiswitchos-administration-guide/110300/port-security 

FortiSwitch security policies:
https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiswitch/7.0.8/devices-managed-by-fortios/756049/fortiswitch-security-policies 

Regards.

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