NSE7 Advanced VPN and Zero Trust Practice Question
An organization uses FortiClient EMS to enforce compliance on endpoints. They want to ensure that only devices with updated antivirus definitions can access the corporate VPN. Which FortiClient configuration should be applied?
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Correct answer & explanation
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Create a compliance rule in FortiClient EMS to check antivirus definitions
Compliance rules in FortiClient EMS check endpoint posture, such as antivirus status. The rule can be configured to require up-to-date antivirus definitions before allowing VPN access.
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Create a compliance rule in FortiClient EMS to check antivirus definitions
Why this is correct
EMS allows creating compliance rules that check endpoint posture parameters like antivirus version.
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Use a firewall policy to block traffic from non-compliant devices
Why it's wrong here
Firewall policies can block based on device identity but cannot check antivirus definitions directly.
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Configure a ZTNA tag that requires updated antivirus
Why it's wrong here
ZTNA tags identify resources, not endpoint compliance.
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Enable CASB in the ZTNA proxy
Why it's wrong here
CASB is for cloud application control, not endpoint antivirus status.
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