NSE7 Advanced Threat Protection Practice Question
Which FortiGate feature can automatically block traffic from an IP address that is detected as malicious by FortiSandbox?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse IPS (which blocks malicious traffic patterns) with automated IP blocking based on external threat intelligence, not realizing that Automation Stitch is the dedicated mechanism for orchestrating responses to FortiSandbox verdicts.
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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Automation Stitch
Automation Stitch in FortiOS allows you to create a trigger-action pair that automatically blocks an IP address when FortiSandbox detects malicious activity. The trigger can be a FortiSandbox IOC (Indicator of Compromise) event, and the action can be an IP block via a local or external block list, enabling real-time, automated threat response without manual intervention.
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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Traffic Shaping
Why it's wrong here
Traffic shaping controls bandwidth, not blocking.
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Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Why it's wrong here
IPS blocks based on signatures, not automated blocking from sandbox.
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Application Control
Why it's wrong here
Application Control detects applications, not IP-based blocking.
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Automation Stitch
Why this is correct
Automation stitches can react to security events and update threat feeds dynamically.
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