FCSS_SASE_AD-24 FCSS - FortiSASE 24 Administrator Questions and Answers

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) private access use cases focus on providing secure and controlled access to private applications without exposing them to the public internet. The following two statements accurately describe ZTNA private access use cases:

The security posture of the device is secure (Option A):ZTNA enforces strict access controls based on the principle of least privilege. Before granting access to private applications, ZTNA evaluates the security posture of the device (e.g., whether it is patched, compliant, and free of malware). Only devices that meet the required security standards are granted access, ensuring that the device is secure before allowing private access.

All TCP-based applications are supported (Option C):ZTNA supports all TCP-based applications, enabling secure access to a wide range of private applications, including legacy systems and custom-built applications. This flexibility makes ZTNA suitable for organizations with diverse application environments.

Here’s why the other options are incorrect:

B. All FortiSASE user-based deployments are supported:While FortiSASE supports various deployment scenarios, not all user-based deployments are automatically compatible with ZTNA. Specific configurations and requirements must be met to enable ZTNA functionality.

D. Data center redundancy is offered:Data center redundancy is unrelated to ZTNA private access use cases. Redundancy typically pertains to infrastructure design and failover mechanisms, not access control methodologies like ZTNA.

References:

Fortinet FCSS FortiSASE Documentation - ZTNA Private Access Overview

FortiSASE Administration Guide - ZTNA Deployment Best Practices

To resolve internal hostnames using internal DNS servers for remotely connected endpoints, the following two components must be configured on FortiSASE:

Split DNS Rules:

Split DNS allows the configuration of specific DNS queries to be directed to internal DNS servers instead of public DNS servers.

This ensures that internal hostnames are resolved using the organization's internal DNS infrastructure, maintaining privacy and accuracy for internal network resources.

Split Tunneling Destinations:

Split tunneling allows specific traffic (such as DNS queries for internal domains) to be routed through the VPN tunnel while other traffic is sent directly to the internet.

By configuring split tunneling destinations, you can ensure that DNS queries for internal hostnames are directed through the VPN to the internal DNS servers.

References:

FortiOS 7.2 Administration Guide: Provides details on configuring split DNS and split tunneling for VPN clients.

FortiSASE 23.2 Documentation: Explains the implementation and configuration of split DNS and split tunneling for securely resolving internal hostnames.

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiSASE/Technical-Tip-Force-Certificate-Inspection-option-in-FortiSASE/ta-p/302617

To enable theMSSP (Managed Security Service Provider)feature on FortiSASE, two key requirements must be met:

Assign role-based access control (RBAC) to IAM users using FortiCloud IAM portal (Option C):RBAC is essential for managing permissions and ensuring that different customers (tenants) have appropriate access levels. The FortiCloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) portal allows administrators to define roles and assign them to users, ensuring secure and granular control over resources.

Enable multi-tenancy on the FortiSASE portal (Option D):Multi-tenancy is a critical feature for MSSPs, as it allows them to manage multiple customer environments (tenants) from a single FortiSASE instance. Each tenant operates independently with its own configurations, policies, and reporting, while the MSSP retains centralized control.

Here’s why the other options are incorrect:

A. Add FortiCloud premium subscription on the root FortiCloud account:While FortiCloud subscriptions may enhance functionality, they are not specifically required to enable the MSSP feature.

B. Configure MSSP user accounts and permissions on the FortiSASE portal:User accounts and permissions are managed through the FortiCloud IAM portal, not directly on the FortiSASE portal.

References:

Fortinet FCSS FortiSASE Documentation - MSSP Feature Configuration

FortiSASE Administration Guide - Multi-Tenancy and RBAC Setup

Zero-trust tags are critical in implementing zero-trust network access (ZTNA) policies. Here are the two key advantages of using zero-trust tags:

Access Control (Allow or Deny):

Zero-trust tags can be used to define policies that either allow or deny access to specific network resources based on the tag associated with the user or device.

This granular control ensures that only authorized users or devices with the appropriate tags can access sensitive resources, thereby enhancing security.

Determining Security Posture:

Zero-trust tags can be utilized to assess and determine the security posture of an endpoint.

Based on the assigned tags, FortiSASE can evaluate the device's compliance with security policies, such as antivirus status, patch levels, and configuration settings.

Devices that do not meet the required security posture can be restricted from accessing the network or given limited access.

References:

FortiOS 7.2 Administration Guide: Provides detailed information on configuring and using zero-trust tags for access control and security posture assessment.

FortiSASE 23.2 Documentation: Explains how zero-trust tags are implemented and used within the FortiSASE environment for enhancing security and compliance.

(https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortisase/24.4.75/sia-agent-based-deployment-guide/568255/configuring-application-control-profile

The unified FortiClient component of FortiSASE facilitates the always-on security measure required for ensuring that all remote user endpoints are always connected and protected.

Unified FortiClient:

FortiClient is a comprehensive endpoint security solution that integrates with FortiSASE to provide continuous protection for remote user endpoints.

It ensures that endpoints are always connected to the FortiSASE infrastructure, even when users are off the corporate network.

Always-On Security:

The unified FortiClient maintains a persistent connection to FortiSASE, enforcing security policies and protecting endpoints against threats at all times.

This ensures compliance with the cybersecurity policy requiring constant connectivity and protection for remote users.

References:

FortiOS 7.2 Administration Guide: Provides information on configuring and managing FortiClient for endpoint security.

FortiSASE 23.2 Documentation: Explains how FortiClient integrates with FortiSASE to deliver always-on security for remote endpoints.