If a site is "Not Rated" or incorrectly labeled, submit a request via FortiGuard Labs to have it updated. ✅ Summary
If a legitimate business website or application is being blocked, administrators can use several methods to restore access: If a site is "Not Rated" or incorrectly
While finding an "Access Blocked" screen from a FortiGuard Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) or web filter can be frustrating, bypassing these security controls directly is rarely possible without administrative access. Intrusion Prevention Systems analyze network traffic at a deep packet level, meaning they detect the actual behavior and signatures of unauthorized connection attempts rather than just blocking specific web addresses. Fortinet frequently updates signatures
Fortinet frequently updates signatures. If a legitimate update or custom corporate application triggers a block, administrators can submit a false positive report to FortiGuard Labs to update the global signature database. Technical Evasion Concepts (Security Auditing Only) They provide deep packet inspection (DPI)
Fortinet's FortiGate firewalls, powered by FortiGuard Labs, are among the most robust network security solutions available. They provide deep packet inspection (DPI), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and AI-powered web filtering to block threats and undesirable content.
Configure proxy-based inspection with deep SSL inspection where possible.