NSE7 Advanced Threat Protection Practice Question
An administrator wants to use FortiGate to automatically block traffic if FortiEDR detects a threat on an endpoint. Which feature should the administrator configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse integration methods, assuming a VPN or routing change is needed for communication, when in fact FortiEDR and FortiGate communicate via the Security Fabric's REST API and automation stitches, not traditional network tunnels.
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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Create an automation stitch with a trigger from FortiEDR and an action to block the source IP
FortiGate integrates with FortiEDR via automation stitches, which allow events from FortiEDR (such as a detected threat) to trigger automated actions on FortiGate, such as blocking the source IP of the compromised endpoint. This provides real-time, policy-driven threat response without manual intervention, leveraging the Fortinet Security Fabric. Option A is incorrect because a VPN tunnel is not required; FortiEDR and FortiGate communicate via APIs. Option B is incorrect because FortiGuard Outbreak Prevention is a separate service that provides threat intelligence, not direct endpoint detection integration. Option C is incorrect because a static route is unnecessary for the API-based communication.
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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Configure a VPN tunnel between FortiGate and FortiEDR
Why it's wrong here
VPN is not required for integration.
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Enable FortiGuard Outbreak Prevention on the antivirus profile
Why it's wrong here
Outbreak prevention does not directly integrate with FortiEDR.
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Configure a static route to the FortiEDR management IP
Why it's wrong here
Routing does not enable automated responses.
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Create an automation stitch with a trigger from FortiEDR and an action to block the source IP
Why this is correct
Automation stitches allow FortiGate to respond to events from FortiEDR.
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