FCSS – Enterprise Firewall Administrator 7.4 — Question 11

What is the initial step performed by FortiGate when handling the first packets of a session?

Answer options

• A. Installation of the session key in the network processor (NP)
• B. Data encryption and decryption
• C. Security inspections such as ACL, HPE, and IP integrity header checking
• D. Offloading the packets directly to the content processor (CP)

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because FortiGate conducts security inspections, including ACL checks and IP integrity header verification, before any other operations. The other options refer to actions that occur after the initial security checks have been completed.