NSE7 Advanced Threat Protection Practice Question
An administrator wants to create an automation stitch that sends a webhook notification when an IPS attack is detected. Which trigger and action should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse 'IPS Event' with 'System Event' or 'FortiGuard', or mistakenly think 'Incoming Webhook' is a trigger for outbound notifications, when in fact it is for receiving external triggers.
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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Trigger: 'IPS Event'; Action: 'Webhook'
An automation stitch requires a trigger that matches the event type and an action that performs the desired response. 'IPS Event' is the correct trigger for detecting an IPS attack, and 'Webhook' is the action that sends an HTTP POST request to a configured endpoint, which is the standard method for webhook notifications in FortiOS.
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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Trigger: 'IPS Event'; Action: 'Webhook'
Why this is correct
IPS event triggers the stitch, and webhook action sends the notification.
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Trigger: 'FortiGuard'; Action: 'Quarantine'
Why it's wrong here
FortiGuard trigger is for threat updates, not IPS events.
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Trigger: 'System Event'; Action: 'Email'
Why it's wrong here
System event is broad, not specific to IPS.
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Trigger: 'Incoming Webhook'; Action: 'IPS Event'
Why it's wrong here
Incoming webhook is a trigger for receiving, not for sending.
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