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Article Id 357971
Description This articles describes a behavior change in FortiOS 7.0.16, where now the Security Level information uses the low/low/high attributes instead of 0/1/2.
Scope FortiGate.
Solution

In firmware version 7.0.16, the Security Level naming has changed from the common 0, 1, and 2 levels low, low and high.

In the 7.0.15 and other versions it would be seen the below information by using the command get system status:

 

When set as Security Level 0 in the boot menu:

 

FortiGate-60F # get sys status
Version: FortiGate-60F v7.0.15,build0632,240401 (GA.M)
Security Level: 0
Firmware Signature: certified

 

When set as Security Level 1 in the boot menu:

 

FortiGate-60F # get sys status
Version: FortiGate-60F v7.0.15,build0632,240401 (GA.M)
Security Level: 1
Firmware Signature: certified

 

When set as Security Level 2 in the boot menu:

 

FortiGate-60F # get sys status
Version: FortiGate-60F v7.0.15,build0632,240401 (GA.M)
Security Level: 2
Firmware Signature: certified

 

In version 7.0.16, the naming of the level has changed as below:

 

When set as Security Level 0 in the boot menu:

 

FortiGate-60F # get sys status
Version: FortiGate-60F v7.0.16,build0667,241001 (GA.M)
Security Level: Low
Firmware Signature: certified

 

When set as Security Level 1 in the boot menu:

 

FortiGate-60F # get sys status
Version: FortiGate-60F v7.0.16,build0667,241001 (GA.M)
Security Level: Low
Firmware Signature: certified

 

When set as Security Level 2 in the boot menu:

 

FortiGate-60F # get system status
Version: FortiGate-60F v7.0.16,build0667,241001 (GA.M)
Security Level: High
Firmware Signature: certified

 

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