Checklist Review a FortiGate configuration Review access, firewall policies, VPNs, logs and exposed services. HomeReview a FortiGate configurationTopicFortiGate → ♡ Add to favorites View my favorites Perform this review with a recent backup and backup access before any changes. Networking Level: Advanced Duration: 60 à 120 min 0 % complete 12 step(s) remaining Exporter an encrypted configuration backup Critical step Keep the associated version and serial number. Check the FortiOS version and security advisories Plan an update if necessary. Control the administrative accounts Critical step Remove obsolete accounts, limit profiles and activate MFA. Limit the administration to authorized networks Critical step Trusted hosts, dedicated interface and absence of, unnecessary exposure. Review open services on WAN interfaces HTTPS, SSH Analyze firewall policies Rules, unused rules, logging and processing order. Check objects and groups Duplicates, too wide objects and obsolete entries. Control IP VPNssec and Accesses Algorithms, accounts, MFA and accessible networks. Check security profiles IPS, antivirus, DNS/web filtering and SSL inspection as required. Control routing and SD-WAN Static roads, health checks and rocking. Check logging and storage Forti Analyzer, Syslog or cloud storage. Test fault scenarios and emergency access Document the reverse procedure. Intervention notes Copy summary Print / PDF Reset
Exporter an encrypted configuration backup Critical step Keep the associated version and serial number.
Control the administrative accounts Critical step Remove obsolete accounts, limit profiles and activate MFA.
Limit the administration to authorized networks Critical step Trusted hosts, dedicated interface and absence of, unnecessary exposure.