NSE7 Advanced Threat Protection Practice Question
A FortiGate administrator is troubleshooting an issue where a legitimate application is being blocked by the IPS. The administrator wants to ensure the application works while maintaining protection for other traffic. What is the best action?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Create a custom IPS signature to pass the specific application traffic
Creating a custom IPS signature with a 'pass' action for the specific application traffic will allow it, while the default action (block) applies to others.
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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Disable the IPS sensor on the firewall policy
Why it's wrong here
Disabling IPS removes protection for all traffic.
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Apply an application control profile to allow the application
Why it's wrong here
Application control might allow the app but does not override IPS blocking.
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Create a custom IPS signature to pass the specific application traffic
Why this is correct
Custom signature with 'pass' action allows the application while keeping other protections.
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Change the IPS signature action to 'monitor' for all signatures
Why it's wrong here
Monitor only logs; may not block malicious traffic.
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