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What protocol cannot be used with the active authentication type?

The correct answer is D. RSSO. Remote Single Sign-On (RSSO) cannot be used with active authentication types because it is a passive method that learns user identities without requiring direct user interaction at the FortiGate.

Submitted by fernanda_arg· Apr 18, 2026Firewall and Authentication

Question

What protocol cannot be used with the active authentication type?

Options

  • ALocal
  • BRADIUS
  • CLDAP
  • DRSSO

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    95% (38)

Why each option

Remote Single Sign-On (RSSO) cannot be used with active authentication types because it is a passive method that learns user identities without requiring direct user interaction at the FortiGate.

ALocal

Local user authentication is an active authentication type where users provide credentials directly to the FortiGate.

BRADIUS

RADIUS is a standard protocol used for active authentication, where the FortiGate forwards user credentials to a RADIUS server for verification.

CLDAP

LDAP is commonly used for active authentication, allowing the FortiGate to query an LDAP server (like Active Directory) to validate user credentials.

DRSSOCorrect

RSSO (Remote Single Sign-On) is a passive authentication mechanism where user identity is learned from an external source (like FortiAuthenticator or Active Directory) without the user actively providing credentials to the FortiGate itself. In contrast, active authentication requires direct user input of credentials (e.g., username/password) to the FortiGate or an external server.

Concept tested: FortiGate active vs. passive authentication types

Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/683109/authentication-methods

Topics

#Authentication methods#Active authentication#Passive authentication#FortiGate RSSO

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