NSE7 Advanced Threat Protection Practice Question
An administrator needs to enable automation stitches to automatically block a malicious IP address detected by FortiSandbox. Which two components are required? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the trigger requirement with other network components like routing or certificates, or mistakenly think a firewall policy allowing traffic is needed for the automation to work, when in fact the action modifies security policies to block the IP.
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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A trigger that detects the FortiSandbox verdict
Automation stitches require a trigger to initiate the workflow. In this scenario, the trigger must detect the FortiSandbox verdict (e.g., malicious or clean) to start the automated response. Without a trigger, the stitch has no event to react to, making it non-functional.
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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A trigger that detects the FortiSandbox verdict
Why this is correct
Trigger initiates the automation stitch.
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A static route to the malicious IP
Why it's wrong here
Unnecessary.
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An SSL certificate for the FortiGate
Why it's wrong here
Not relevant.
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An action that adds the IP to a local threat feed
Why this is correct
Action defines what to do when triggered.
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A firewall policy that allows the traffic
Why it's wrong here
Not directly required for the automation stitch itself.
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