NSE7 Advanced Threat Protection Practice Question
An administrator wants to configure FortiGate to automatically block a source IP when a high-severity IPS event is detected. Which TWO components must be configured? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates assume enabling IPS on a firewall policy (Option A) is sufficient for automatic blocking, but FortiGate requires an explicit automation stitch to convert detection into an automated quarantine action.
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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An automation stitch trigger set to 'IPS Event'
An automation stitch trigger set to 'IPS Event' is required to detect the high-severity IPS event and initiate the automated response. Option E is correct because the 'Quarantine' action within the automation stitch is the component that actually blocks the source IP by adding a dynamic block entry to the firewall policy.
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 firewall policy with IPS enabled
Why it's wrong here
IPS must be enabled, but this is not part of the automation stitch.
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A FortiGuard category subscription
Why it's wrong here
Not required for automation stitch.
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An automation stitch trigger set to 'IPS Event'
Why this is correct
Trigger defines when the stitch runs.
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A static route to the source IP
Why it's wrong here
Unrelated.
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An automation stitch action set to 'Quarantine'
Why this is correct
Quarantine action blocks the source IP.
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