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
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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.
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Antivirus profile
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus detects file-based threats, not malicious sites.
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Web Filter
Why this is correct
Web filtering specifically categorizes URLs for security policy.
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Application Control
Why it's wrong here
Application control is for layer 7 service identification.
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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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