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FORTINET-NSE123 Practice Question: Nse 2 Technical Introduction TO Fortinet Security

Which Fortinet security product is specifically designed to protect web applications (such as public-facing e-commerce portals) against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

FortiWeb

FortiWeb is a Web Application Firewall (WAF) that protects web applications from application-layer attacks and vulnerabilities.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • FortiWeb

    Why this is correct

    FortiWeb specializes in web application security and WAF protection.

  • FortiGate

    Why it's wrong here

    While FortiGate has IPS and web filtering, dedicated web application vulnerability protection is FortiWeb's specialty.

  • FortiMail

    Why it's wrong here

    FortiMail protects against email-borne threats like spam and phishing.

  • FortiSandbox

    Why it's wrong here

    FortiSandbox analyzes files for malware rather than inspecting web application HTTP parameters.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint

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