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NSE7_EFW Security And VPN Practice Question

Which FortiGate feature should be enabled to prevent internal users from accessing malicious websites based on real-time threat intelligence?

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

Web Filter

Web Filtering using categories provides real-time protection by checking URLs against the FortiGuard database.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

  • Antivirus profile

    Why it's wrong here

    Antivirus detects file-based threats, not malicious sites.

  • Web Filter

    Why this is correct

    Web filtering specifically categorizes URLs for security policy.

  • Application Control

    Why it's wrong here

    Application control is for layer 7 service identification.

  • DNS Filter

    Why it's wrong here

    DNS filtering is for domain-level blocking, not URL content.

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

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