FortiGate
FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
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Description


The article describes how to connect a FortiGate to the FortiSandbox Cloud. After the FortiGate is connected to FortiSandbox Cloud, it is possible to configure an anti-virus profile for sending suspicious files for inspection.

 

Scope

 

FortiGate.

Solution


Before connecting a FortiGate to FortiSandbox Cloud, an active FortiCloud account is needed. After creating a FortiCloud account, enable sandbox inspection.


From GUI, go to Security Fabric -> Settings, enable 'Sandbox Inspection', and set it to FortiSandbox Cloud.

 
In v7.0 and later, to configure FortiSandbox/FortiSandbox Cloud, navigate to Security Fabric -> Fabric Connectors -> Sandbox Settings.
 

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Note:
To enable FortiSandbox Cloud, it requires a valid entitlement under the same account where the FortiGate is registered. To see the results from FortiSandbox Cloud in the FortiGate logs. Go to Log & Report -> Log Settings and enable 'Send Logs to FortiCloud'.
 
 
Set GUI Preferences to display logs from FortiCloud.
 

 

The table below can be referenced to verify the paid or the free subscription:

 

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Technical Tip: How to register and activate a FortiCloud account

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