What is the main benefit of using the period block action?

The correct answer is B. Attackers participating in an attack are blocked at the IP layer. The period block action blocks the attacker's IP at the network layer for a defined period, preventing further attack attempts during that time.

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AIt allows connections from IP addresses that are not performing attacks.
BAttackers participating in an attack are blocked at the IP layer.
CIt allows FortiGuard Labs to create a signature to block future occurrences.
DFortiWeb conserves RAM usage by sending HTTP 403 responses.

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B
78% (31)
C
13% (5)
D
3% (1)

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The period block action blocks the attacker's IP at the network layer for a defined period, preventing further attack attempts during that time.

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