NSE7 Advanced Threat Protection Practice Question
An administrator wants to block a zero-day malware outbreak detected by FortiGuard. Which feature should be configured to automatically block the threat across all enabled FortiGate devices?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse FortiSandbox Cloud with a real-time blocking mechanism, but FortiSandbox Cloud provides analysis and retrospective detection, not automatic, proactive blocking across all devices like Outbreak Prevention does.
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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FortiGuard Outbreak Prevention
FortiGuard Outbreak Prevention (option C) is the correct feature because it automatically pushes signatures to all FortiGate devices enrolled in the same FortiGuard network when a new zero-day malware outbreak is detected. This enables immediate, coordinated blocking without manual intervention, which is exactly what the administrator needs for a fast-spreading threat.
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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FortiSandbox Cloud
Why it's wrong here
FortiSandbox is for analyzing suspicious files, not automatic blocking across devices.
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IPS Custom Signatures
Why it's wrong here
Custom signatures require manual creation and are not automatically updated.
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FortiGuard Outbreak Prevention
Why this is correct
This feature automatically blocks zero-day outbreaks using FortiGuard threat intelligence.
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Application Control
Why it's wrong here
Application control manages application usage, not malware outbreaks.
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