NSE4_FGT-7.0 · Question #164
Refer to the exhibit to view the authentication rule configuration In this scenario, which statement is true?
The correct answer is C. Session-based authentication is enabled. Based on a typical FortiGate authentication rule configuration that tracks user logins for subsequent resource access, session-based authentication is the enabled mechanism.
Question
Refer to the exhibit to view the authentication rule configuration In this scenario, which statement is true?
Options
- AIP-based authentication is enabled
- BRoute-based authentication is enabled
- CSession-based authentication is enabled.
- DPolicy-based authentication is enabled
How the community answered
(27 responses)- A4% (1)
- B4% (1)
- C85% (23)
- D7% (2)
Why each option
Based on a typical FortiGate authentication rule configuration that tracks user logins for subsequent resource access, session-based authentication is the enabled mechanism.
IP-based authentication grants access based on a device's source IP address rather than individual user logins, which is less common for granular user-level access control in scenarios involving individual team members.
Route-based authentication is not a recognized or standard authentication method within FortiGate or general network security contexts; authentication primarily deals with user or device identity, not routing paths.
Session-based authentication enables users to authenticate once (e.g., via a captive portal or transparently) and maintain their authenticated state for a specified duration across multiple connections, allowing them to access various resources without repeated logins within that session timeout.
Policy-based authentication describes where authentication requirements are enforced (within firewall policies), not the underlying technical mechanism or type of authentication itself, unlike session-based authentication which is a specific mechanism.
Concept tested: FortiGate user authentication types
Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/52771/authentication
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