Fortigate Firewall Auditv1.0.0

After adding firewall rules or changing VDOM topology, use this skill to verify that no allow policies are overly permissive, UTM profiles are bound correctly, and security gaps are not introduced. This ensures that changes adhere to security standards and minimizes risk of misconfiguration.

Conduct a quarterly audit of FortiGate policies to meet regulatory requirements such as PCI-DSS or HIPAA. The skill systematically checks VDOM segmentation, UTM coverage, and policy justification, providing evidence of compliance for auditors.

When renewing FortiGuard licenses or after a connectivity outage, validate that signature databases are current and licensing is active. This ensures the firewall has up-to-date threat intelligence to protect against new vulnerabilities.

In SD-WAN deployments, verify that SLA-based traffic steering does not bypass security controls. The skill checks that backup paths also enforce UTM inspection and that health checks are configured correctly, maintaining security posture across all WAN links.

Before a firmware upgrade or after cluster reconfiguration, audit the HA cluster for firmware parity, config sync, and session-sync settings. Ensures failover does not introduce security gaps and that both units enforce consistent policies.

Offer recurring compliance audits for clients using FortiGate firewalls, leveraging this skill to automate report generation on policy gaps and UTM coverage. Revenue is generated through subscription-based audit cycles.

Integrate the skill into a managed security service to monitor and optimize FortiGate policies for clients. The audit finds cleanup candidates and misconfigurations, reducing risk and improving performance, with revenue from monthly management fees.

Use the skill during pre-upgrade or post-incident consulting engagements to provide a detailed security audit report. Consultants charge fixed project fees for configuration review and remediation recommendations.