Fortinet FCP_FAZ_AN-7.4 Practice Test - Questions Answers

To view Compromised Hosts on FortiAnalyzer, certain configurations need to be in place on both FortiGate and FortiAnalyzer. Compromised Host data on FortiAnalyzer relies on log information from FortiGate to analyze threats and compromised activities effectively. Here's why the selected answers are correct:

Option A: Enable device detection on the FortiGate devices that are sending logs to FortiAnalyzer

Enabling device detection on FortiGate allows it to recognize and log devices within the network, sending critical information about hosts that could be compromised. This is essential because FortiAnalyzer relies on these logs to determine which hosts may be at risk based on suspicious activities observed by FortiGate. This setting enables FortiGate to provide device-level insights, which FortiAnalyzer uses to populate the Compromised Hosts view.

Option B: Enable web filtering in firewall policies on FortiGate devices, and make sure these logs are sent to FortiAnalyzer

Web filtering is crucial in identifying potentially compromised hosts since it logs any access to malicious sites or blocked categories. FortiAnalyzer uses these web filter logs to detect suspicious or malicious web activity, which can indicate compromised hosts. By ensuring that FortiGate sends these web filtering logs to FortiAnalyzer, the administrator enables FortiAnalyzer to analyze and identify hosts engaging in risky behavior.

Let's review the other options for clarity:

Option C: Make sure all endpoints are reachable by FortiAnalyzer

This is incorrect. FortiAnalyzer does not need direct access to all endpoints. Instead, it collects data indirectly from FortiGate logs. FortiGate devices are the ones that interact with endpoints and then forward relevant logs to FortiAnalyzer for analysis.

Option D: Subscribe FortiAnalyzer to FortiGuard to keep its local threat database up to date

Although subscribing to FortiGuard helps keep threat intelligence updated, it is not a requirement specifically to view compromised hosts. FortiAnalyzer primarily uses logs from FortiGate (such as web filtering and device detection) to detect compromised hosts.

In FortiOS 7.4.1 and FortiAnalyzer 7.4.1, the 'Unhandled' status in logs typically signifies that the FortiGate encountered a security event but did not take any specific action to block or alter it. This usually occurs in the context of Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) logs.

IPS logs with action=pass: When the IPS engine inspects traffic and determines that it does not match any known attack signatures or violate any configured policies, it assigns the action 'pass'. Since no action is taken to block or modify this traffic, the status is logged as 'Unhandled.'

Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:

An AV log with action=quarantine: Antivirus (AV) logs with the action 'quarantine' indicate that a file was detected as malicious and moved to quarantine. This is a definitive action, so the status wouldn't be 'Unhandled.'

A WebFilter log will action=dropped: WebFilter logs with the action 'dropped' indicate that web traffic was blocked according to the configured web filtering policies. Again, this is a specific action taken, not an 'Unhandled' event.

An AppControl log with action=blocked: Application Control logs with the action 'blocked' mean that an application was denied access based on the defined application control rules. This is also a clear action, not 'Unhandled.'

In FortiOS and FortiAnalyzer logging systems, when an event has a status of 'Mitigated' in the Event Status column, it typically indicates that the system took action to address the identified threat. In this case, the Web Filter blocked the web request to a suspicious destination, and the event status 'Mitigated' confirms that the action was successfully implemented to neutralize or block the security risk.

Let's review the answer options:

Option A: The risk source is isolated.

This is incorrect because 'isolated' would imply that FortiGate took further steps to prevent the source device from communicating with the network. There is no indication of isolation in this event status.

Option B: The security risk was blocked or dropped.

This is correct. The 'Mitigated' status, along with the Web Filter event type and the accompanying description, implies that the FortiGate or FortiAnalyzer successfully blocked or dropped the suspicious web request, which corresponds to the term 'mitigated.'

Option C: The security event risk is considered open.

This is incorrect because an open status would indicate that no action was taken, or the threat is still present. The 'Mitigated' status indicates that the threat has been addressed.

Option D: An incident was created from this event.

This option is not correct or evident based on the given display. Although FortiAnalyzer or FortiGate could escalate certain events to incidents, this is not indicated here.

The FortiOS 7.4.1 and FortiAnalyzer 7.4.1 documentation specify that 'Mitigated' status in logs means the identified threat was handled, usually by blocking or dropping the action associated with the event, particularly with Web Filter and Security Policy logs.

In FortiAnalyzer, archive logs refer to logs that have been compressed and stored to save space. This process involves compressing the raw log files into the .gz format, which is a common compression format used in Fortinet systems for archived data. Archiving is essential in FortiAnalyzer to optimize storage and manage long-term retention of logs without impacting performance.

Let's examine each option for clarity:

Option A: Logs that are indexed and stored in the SQL database

This is incorrect. While some logs are indexed and stored in an SQL database for quick access and searchability, these are not classified as archive logs. Archived logs are typically moved out of the database and compressed.

Option B: Logs a FortiAnalyzer administrator can access in FortiView

This is incorrect because FortiView primarily accesses logs that are active and indexed, not archived logs. Archived logs are stored for long-term retention but are not readily available for immediate analysis in FortiView.

Option C: Logs compressed and saved in files with the .gz extension

This is correct. Archive logs on FortiAnalyzer are stored in compressed .gz files to reduce space usage. This archived format is used for logs that are no longer immediately needed in the SQL database but are retained for historical or compliance purposes.

Option D: Logs previously collected from devices that are offline

This is incorrect. Although archived logs may include data from devices that are no longer online, this is not a defining characteristic of archive logs.

In FortiOS and FortiAnalyzer, incident notifications can be sent to multiple external platforms, not limited to a single method such as email. Fortinet's security fabric and integration capabilities allow notifications to be sent through various fabric connectors and third-party integrations. This flexibility is designed to ensure that incident updates reach relevant personnel or systems using preferred communication channels, such as email, Syslog, SNMP, or integration with SIEM platforms.

Let's review each answer option for clarity:

Option A: You can send notifications to multiple external platforms

This is correct. Fortinet's notification system is capable of sending updates to multiple platforms, thanks to its support for fabric connectors and external integrations. This includes options such as email, Syslog, SNMP, and others based on configured connectors.

Option B: Notifications can be sent only by email

This is incorrect. Although email is a common method, FortiOS and FortiAnalyzer support multiple notification methods through various connectors, allowing notifications to be directed to different platforms as per the organization's setup.

Option C: If you use multiple fabric connectors, all connectors must have the same settings

This is incorrect. Each fabric connector can have its unique configuration, allowing different connectors to be tailored for specific notification and integration requirements.

Option D: Notifications can be sent only when an incident is updated or deleted

This is incorrect. Notifications can be sent upon the creation of incidents, as well as upon updates or deletion, depending on the configuration.

The FortiSOAR management extension is designed as an independent security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) solution that integrates with other Fortinet products but requires its own dedicated device or virtual machine (VM) environment. FortiSOAR is not natively integrated as a container or service within FortiAnalyzer or FortiManager, and it operates separately to manage complex security workflows and incident responses across various platforms.

Let's examine each option to determine the correct answer:

Option A: It requires a FortiManager configured to manage FortiGate

This is incorrect. FortiSOAR operates independently of FortiManager. While FortiSOAR can receive input or data from FortiGate (often managed by FortiManager), it does not require FortiManager to be part of its setup.

Option B: It runs as a docker container on FortiAnalyzer

This is incorrect. FortiSOAR does not run as a container within FortiAnalyzer. It requires its own dedicated environment, either as a physical device or a virtual machine, due to the resource requirements and specialized functions it performs.

Option C: It requires a dedicated FortiSOAR device or VM

This is correct. FortiSOAR is deployed as a standalone device or VM, which enables it to handle the intensive processing needed for orchestrating security operations, integrating with third-party tools, and automating responses across an organization's security infrastructure.

Option D: It does not include a limited trial by default

This is incorrect. FortiSOAR installations may come with trial options or demos in specific scenarios, especially for evaluation purposes. This depends on licensing and deployment policies.

In FortiAnalyzer's SQL query syntax, the typical order for querying the database follows the standard SQL format, which is:

SELECT <column(s)> FROM <table> WHERE <condition(s)> GROUP BY <column(s)>

Option D correctly follows this structure:

SELECT devid FROM $log: This specifies that the query is selecting the devid column from the $log table.

WHERE 'user' = ': This part of the query is intended to filter results based on a condition involving the user column. Although there appears to be a minor typographical issue (possibly missing the user value after =), it structurally adheres to the correct SQL order.

GROUP BY devid: This groups the results by devid, which is correctly positioned at the end of the query.

Let's briefly examine why the other options are incorrect:

Option A: SELECT devid FROM $log GROUP BY devid WHERE 'user', 'users1'

This is incorrect because the GROUP BY clause appears before the WHERE clause, which is out of order in SQL syntax.

Option B: SELECT FROM $log WHERE devid 'user', USER1' GROUP BY devid

This is incorrect because it lacks a column in the SELECT statement and the WHERE clause syntax is malformed.

Option C: SELCT devid WHERE 'user' - 'USER1' FROM $log GROUP BY devid

This is incorrect because the SELECT keyword is misspelled as SELCT, and the WHERE condition syntax is invalid.

When using FortiAnalyzer to create playbooks that interact with FortiOS devices, an Incoming Webhook trigger is required on the FortiGate side to make the actions in an automation stitch accessible through the FortiOS connector. The incoming webhook trigger allows FortiAnalyzer to initiate actions on FortiGate by sending HTTP POST requests to specified endpoints, which in turn trigger automation stitches defined on the FortiGate.

Here's an analysis of each option:

Option A: FortiAnalyzer Event Handler

This is incorrect. The FortiAnalyzer Event Handler is used within FortiAnalyzer itself for handling log events and alerts, but it does not trigger automation stitches on FortiGate.

Option B: Fabric Connector event

This is incorrect. Fabric Connector events are related to Fortinet's Security Fabric integrations but are not specifically used to trigger FortiGate automation stitches from FortiAnalyzer.

Option C: FortiOS Event Log

This is incorrect. While FortiOS event logs can be used for monitoring, they are not designed to trigger automation stitches directly from FortiAnalyzer.

Option D: Incoming webhook

This is correct. The Incoming Webhook trigger on FortiGate enables it to receive requests from FortiAnalyzer, allowing playbooks to activate automation stitches defined on the FortiGate device. This method is commonly used to integrate actions from FortiAnalyzer to FortiGate via the FortiOS connector.