FCSS_LED_AR-7.6 · Question #56
Why is it critical to maintain NTP synchronization between FortiGate and FortiSwitch when FortiLink is configured?
The correct answer is C. To ensure accurate time for logs, authentication, and event correlation. FortiGate and FortiSwitchmust share synchronized timewhen operating in FortiLink mode. Documented reasons in FortiOS: Accurate time synchronization is required for logs, authentication events, and fabric correlations. Why it's critical: 802.1X EAP and RADIUS timestamp…
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Why is it critical to maintain NTP synchronization between FortiGate and FortiSwitch when FortiLink is configured?
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- ATo facilitate synchronization of firmware updates across devices
- BTo allow FortiSwitch to communicate with other FortiSwitche devices in the network.
- CTo ensure accurate time for logs, authentication, and event correlation
- DTo allow FortiSwitch to function in standalone mode if FortiGate becomes unavailable
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(27 responses)- A4% (1)
- C93% (25)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
FortiGate and FortiSwitchmust share synchronized timewhen operating in FortiLink mode. Documented reasons in FortiOS: Accurate time synchronization is required for logs, authentication events, and fabric correlations. Why it's critical: 802.1X EAP and RADIUS timestamp validation NAC policy enforcement timestamps Certificate validation Log correlation in Security Fabric / FortiAnalyzer
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