Fortigate Hardening Checklist
This comprehensive resource provides prescriptive guidance for establishing a secure configuration posture for Fortinet FortiGate devices running FortiOS version 6.4 or above. Designed specifically for security administrators, IT auditors, and platform deployment personnel , this checklist maps essential technical configurations to CIS Critical Security Controls to help you seamlessly integrate these best practices into your organization's broader cyber hygiene program.
What You'll Learn
- Network and System Settings: Includes configurations for DNS, administrative access, password policies, SNMP, and time synchronization
- High Availability & Policies: Covers secure HA setups, reserved management interfaces, and best practices for creating and reviewing firewall policies.
- Security Profiles: Details best practices for Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Antivirus push updates, and Botnet C&C domain blocking.
- Security Fabric & VPN: Outlines automation triggers, fabric connectors, and securing SSL VPN portals with limited TLS versions and trusted certificates.
- Logging & Reporting: Ensures centralized, encrypted event logging to FortiAnalyzer or FortiManager.
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