FORTINET-NSE123 Practice Question: Nse 2 Technical Introduction TO Fortinet Security
Which TWO protocols can be enabled on a FortiGate interface for secure administrative access? (Choose two.)
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
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HTTPS
HTTPS and SSH are secure protocols used for web-based GUI and command-line administrative access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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POP3
Why it's wrong here
POP3 is an email retrieval protocol, not a firewall administrative access method.
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Telnet
Why it's wrong here
Telnet transmits credentials in plain text and should not be used for management.
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HTTP
Why it's wrong here
HTTP is unencrypted and insecure for administrative management.
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HTTPS
Why this is correct
HTTPS provides encrypted web-based GUI administrative access.
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SSH
Why this is correct
SSH provides encrypted command-line interface (CLI) access.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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