NSE4 · Question #108
When firewall policy authentication is enabled, which protocols can trigger an authentication challenge? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is C. HTTP D. FTP. When firewall policy authentication is enabled, HTTP and FTP are common protocols that can trigger an authentication challenge.
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When firewall policy authentication is enabled, which protocols can trigger an authentication challenge? (Choose two.)
Options
- ASMTP
- BPOP3
- CHTTP
- DFTP
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Why each option
When firewall policy authentication is enabled, HTTP and FTP are common protocols that can trigger an authentication challenge.
SMTP (email sending) is typically a server-to-server or client-to-server protocol that does not inherently support user-interactive authentication challenges suitable for firewall policies.
POP3 (email receiving) is also typically a client-to-server protocol, and while it involves user credentials, it's not a protocol that commonly triggers a firewall-level interactive authentication challenge.
HTTP is a primary protocol used for web-based authentication, where the FortiGate can redirect users to a captive portal to perform authentication.
FTP traffic can also be intercepted by the FortiGate to trigger an authentication challenge, often via a proxy-based approach, requiring users to authenticate before accessing FTP resources.
Concept tested: FortiGate firewall policy authentication trigger protocols
Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/700813/firewall-policies
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