NSE4 · Question #120
Which of the following items does NOT support the Logging feature?
The correct answer is C. Session timeouts. While most security features and administrative activities support logging, internal session management aspects like session timeouts are generally not explicitly loggable features.
Question
Which of the following items does NOT support the Logging feature?
Options
- AFile Filter
- BApplication control
- CSession timeouts
- DAdministrator activities
- EWeb URL filtering
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A3% (1)
- B6% (2)
- C88% (29)
- E3% (1)
Why each option
While most security features and administrative activities support logging, internal session management aspects like session timeouts are generally not explicitly loggable features.
File filters are security features that can log instances where files are blocked or allowed based on defined criteria.
Application control is a security feature that logs events related to application usage, blocking, or allowing.
Session timeouts are a functional aspect of a stateful firewall's connection tracking mechanism and are not a configurable feature for which logging can be directly enabled or disabled.
Administrator activities, such as logins, configuration changes, and policy modifications, are always logged for auditing and accountability.
Web URL filtering is a security feature that logs attempts to access specific URLs, indicating blocks or accesses.
Concept tested: FortiGate logging capabilities
Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/860133/log-settings
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