FORTINET-NSE56 Nse6 Security Fabric Specialist Topics Practice Question
Which THREE features are provided by FortiAuthenticator when integrated into a Security Fabric to enforce identity-based access?
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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Single Sign-On (SSO) agentless polling
FortiAuthenticator handles LDAP synchronization, certificate management, and SSO token issuance for the Fabric.
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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Single Sign-On (SSO) agentless polling
Why this is correct
FAC supports SSO methods to authenticate users across the network.
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Certificate Authority (CA) services
Why this is correct
FAC can issue and manage certificates for identity verification.
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LDAP/RADIUS user directory synchronization
Why this is correct
FAC acts as the central hub for user identity sources.
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Web Application Firewall (WAF) traffic inspection
Why it's wrong here
WAF inspection is performed by FortiWeb, not FAC.
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FortiGate firewall policy enforcement
Why it's wrong here
This is a function of the FortiGate, not the Authenticator.
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