FCSS_SASE_AD-23 - FCSS FortiSASE 23 Administrator

When accessing the FortiSASE portal for the first time, an administrator must select data center locations for the following FortiSASE components:

Endpoint Management:

The data center location for endpoint management ensures that endpoint data and policies are managed and stored within the chosen geographical region.

Points of Presence (PoPs):

Points of Presence (PoPs) are the locations where FortiSASE services are delivered to users. Selecting PoP locations ensures optimal performance and connectivity for users based on their geographical distribution.

Logging:

The data center location for logging determines where log data is stored and managed. This is crucial for compliance and regulatory requirements, as well as for efficient log analysis and reporting.

References:

FortiOS 7.2 Administration Guide: Details on initial setup and configuration steps for FortiSASE.

FortiSASE 23.2 Documentation: Explains the importance of selecting data center locations for various FortiSASE components.

FortiSASE hides user information when viewing and analyzing logs by hashing data using salt. This approach ensures that sensitive user information is obfuscated, enhancing privacy and security.

Hashing Data with Salt:

Hashing data involves converting it into a fixed-size string of characters, which is typically a hash value.

Salting adds random data to the input of the hash function, ensuring that even identical inputs produce different hash values.

This method provides enhanced security by making it more difficult to reverse-engineer the original data from the hash value.

Security and Privacy:

Using salted hashes ensures that user information remains secure and private when stored or analyzed in logs.

This technique is widely used in security systems to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.

References:

FortiOS 7.2 Administration Guide: Provides information on log management and data protection techniques.

FortiSASE 23.2 Documentation: Details on how FortiSASE implements data hashing and salting to secure user information in logs.

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is the FortiSASE feature that ensures least-privileged user access to all applications. ZTNA operates on the principle of "never trust, always verify," providing secure access based on the identity of users and devices, regardless of their location.

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA):

ZTNA ensures that only authenticated and authorized users and devices can access applications.

It applies the principle of least privilege by granting access only to the resources required by the user, minimizing the potential for unauthorized access.

Implementation:

ZTNA continuously verifies user and device trustworthiness and enforces granular access control policies.

This approach enhances security by reducing the attack surface and limiting lateral movement within the network.

References:

FortiOS 7.2 Administration Guide: Provides detailed information on ZTNA and its role in ensuring least-privileged access.

FortiSASE 23.2 Documentation: Explains the implementation and benefits of ZTNA within the FortiSASE environment.