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 This article describes how to integrate FortiAnalyzer with FortiGate.
Scope FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer 
Solution

FortiAnalyzer is integrated with FortiGate as a security fabric to forward the FortiGate logs and generate reports.

 

To configure the FortiAnalyzer in FortiGate

 

Go to Security Fabric -> Fabric Connectors -> Edit Logging & Analytics.

Select FortiAnalyzer and set the status to enable.

Enter the FortiAnalyzer IP or FQDN address and select OK.

 

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The Connection Status will show as unauthorized. Upon clicking on the 'Authorize' option, a prompt to verify the FortiAnalyzer serial number will appear. Select Accept.

 

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In FortiAnalyzer, under Device Manager, expand 'Unauthorized devices'.

 

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Select the FortiGate device and then authorize the device by selecting the Authorize option on the top of the page.

 

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Now in FortiGate, the FortiAnalyzer status should show as connected, as shown below.

 

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