FC-10-00603-112-02-DD

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The FortiGuard Web Filtering Service for FortiGate-600D provides real-time categorization and control of web traffic using a continuously updated URL database of over 160 categories. It safeguards users by blocking malicious, inappropriate, or non-productive sites at the gateway.

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FortiGuard Web Filtering enhances security by inspecting URLs and content in real time, preventing access to phishing, malware, and risky websites. It enforces acceptable-use policies, reduces attack surfaces, and ensures compliance with corporate browsing guidelines.

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Yes. The FortiGuard Web Filtering Service is fully compatible with FortiGate-600D appliances, leveraging the device’s security processors to deliver high-performance web categorization and blocking without degrading throughput or latency.

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The service covers over 160 URL categories, including malware, phishing, social media, adult content, gambling, and streaming sites. It allows granular control to block or monitor categories based on organizational policy.

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Navigate to Security Profiles > Web Filter in the FortiGate GUI or CLI, select the FortiGuard profile, and assign it to the desired firewall policy. Customize category actions and enforcement settings as needed for your network.

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No. FortiGuard Web Filtering updates automatically every few minutes from Fortinet’s cloud database. This ensures immediate protection against emerging threats and the latest web content changes without manual intervention.

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Yes. Administrators can define custom URL lists, enforce allow/block actions per user or group, and apply time-based exceptions. These policies integrate with FortiGate user-identity features for targeted control.

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The SKU provides a one-, two-, or three-year subscription license for FortiGuard Web Filtering Service on FortiGate-600D. Each term includes full access to URL updates, category expansions, and technical support.

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Renew online through the Fortinet Customer Service & Support portal or via your authorized reseller. Enter your device’s serial number, select the term, and complete payment to extend protection seamlessly.

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Thanks to the FortiASIC processors in FortiGate-600D, the Web Filtering Service inspects traffic at wire speed with minimal latency. Typical performance overhead is under 5% of total throughput, ensuring network efficiency.

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FortiGate-600D performs SSL/TLS deep inspection by decrypting and scanning HTTPS sessions against the FortiGuard URL database. Administrators can configure inspection profiles to balance security and privacy requirements.

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Yes. FortiAnalyzer and FortiCloud integrate with your FortiGate-600D to provide detailed web usage reports, threat summaries, and compliance dashboards. Reports can be scheduled, customized, and exported in multiple formats.

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FortiGuard Web Filtering can be deployed in Explicit Proxy, Transparent Proxy, NAT/Route, or Transparent mode. This flexibility ensures seamless integration with existing network architectures and user workflows.

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Use the CLI commands ‘diagnose debug application fnbamd -1’ and ‘diagnose sniffer packet any “port 8080”’ to monitor filtering activity. Review logs under Log & Report > Web Filter to identify blocked URLs and policy mismatches.

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Yes. You can upload custom HTML block pages in the GUI under Security Profiles > Web Filter to display organization-branded messages or compliance notices when access is denied.

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By enforcing content policies, logging web activity, and providing audit-ready reports, FortiGuard Web Filtering assists in compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CIPA. Administrators can demonstrate control over user browsing behavior.