fortigate can work with layer 7 ( layer application )

[safwa]

Hello

i want to know how fortigate can work with layer 7 ( layer application ) !! 

or what are feature security that allow fortigate work  with layer 7!!

i wait a reply from expert security

Thanks

[hbac · Accepted solution]

Hi @safwa,

Yes, FortiGate can operate at layer 7. Please refer to https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/osi-model

Regards, 

[anignan · Accepted solution]

Hi @safwa ,

FGT can better protect your network if it has full visibility to the application layer. This is required Deep Packet Inspection. IPS,ApplicationControl,AntiVirus and many other UTMs needs this...

Abdel

[hbac · Accepted solution]

Hi @safwa,

Yes, FortiGate can operate at layer 7. Please refer to https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/osi-model

Regards, 

[anignan · Accepted solution]

Hi @safwa ,

FGT can better protect your network if it has full visibility to the application layer. This is required Deep Packet Inspection. IPS,ApplicationControl,AntiVirus and many other UTMs needs this...

Abdel

[safwa]

Hello 

Thanks to reply 

you say : FGT can better protect your network if it has full visibility to the application layer.

why you say : if it has full visibility to the application layer. ?? 

i wait your reply

Thanks in advance

[anignan · Accepted solution]

Hi @safwa ,

Most internet traffic nowadays is encrypted so without deep packet inspection visibility to application layer is very restricted. 

You can check this: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/6.2.15/cookbook/122078/deep-inspection

Abdel

[safwa]

Thanks a lot for your help