TopicFortiGate →
Simple definition
A TLS inspection that temporarily decrypts traffic HTTPS to analyze it.
Technical definition
The FortiGate acts as the proxy TLS, presents a generated certificate to customers, decrypts traffic and then re-encrypts it to the destination.
What is it used for ?
Allow antivirus, IPS, filtering and DLP on traffic HTTPS.
Practical example
A company can deploy the CA certificate FortiGate on its posts then activates full inspection.
Common issues
- Certificate alerts on posts
- Applications with certificate pinning
- Confidentiality and compliance issues
Related terms
Certificate Inspection · FortiGate
Key takeaway: Exact behavior and commands may vary depending on versions, products and architectures.