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Malware protection
URL and content filtering
DNS-based threat protection
Application visibility and control
Intrusion prevention
NSE7 Advanced Threat Protection Practice Question
Match each FortiGate security profile to its category.
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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Antivirus Profile: Protects against malware by scanning files and email attachments.
The correct matches are: Antivirus for malware scanning, Web Filter for URL categorization, and Application Control for app identification. Common confusions arise between Antivirus and Web Filter roles.
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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Antivirus Profile: Protects against malware by scanning files and email attachments.
Why this is correct
The Antivirus profile is specifically designed to detect and block malware in network traffic.
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Web Filter Profile: Controls access to web content based on categories and URLs.
Why this is correct
Web Filter profiles enforce web browsing policies by categorizing and filtering URLs.
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Application Control Profile: Identifies and controls application traffic regardless of port.
Why this is correct
Application Control profiles inspect traffic to identify applications and enforce policies.
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Antivirus Profile: Controls web content based on categories.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — controlling web content is the function of a Web Filter profile, not Antivirus.
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Web Filter Profile: Scans for viruses in traffic.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — scanning for viruses is the role of the Antivirus profile, not Web Filter.
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