NSE7 Advanced Threat Protection Practice Question
When configuring FortiGate with FortiSandbox integration, an administrator wants to block files that are rated 'High Risk' by the sandbox. Which setting must be enabled in the antivirus profile to automatically quarantine these files?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the 'Block' action in the antivirus profile with automation stitches or file filters, assuming they need a separate workflow to quarantine files, when in fact the antivirus profile's sandbox integration directly handles the quarantine based on the verdict.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Enable 'Submit Files to FortiSandbox' and set action to 'Block'
The 'Submit Files to FortiSandbox' setting in the antivirus profile, when set to 'Block', directly instructs FortiGate to quarantine files that receive a 'High Risk' verdict from FortiSandbox. This action is part of the antivirus profile's sandbox integration, not a separate automation or IPS feature, and it automatically handles the quarantine without requiring additional configuration.
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 an automation stitch to quarantine files based on sandbox verdict
Why it's wrong here
Automation stitches can perform actions, but the antivirus profile directly blocks files.
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Enable 'File Filter' in the antivirus profile and add a rule for high-risk files
Why it's wrong here
File filter blocks based on file type, not sandbox verdict.
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Enable 'Submit Files to FortiSandbox' and set action to 'Block'
Why this is correct
This setting submits files and blocks high-risk verdicts.
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Enable 'FortiSandbox Quarantine' in the IPS profile
Why it's wrong here
IPS profiles do not have a quarantine setting for sandbox verdicts.
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