Onboarding

This section answers frequently asked questions about the ABP onboarding.

How do I onboard an application onto Advanced Bot Protection?

Onboarding an application onto Advanced Bot Protection is a straightforward process.

Here are the basic steps you should follow:

1. Install the License: Install the license (standalone) and verify the connector of FortiADC or FortiWeb is enabled.
2. Access FortiAppSec Cloud: login to appsec.fortinet.com and navigate to Advanced Bot Protection.
3. Create an application: Locate your dashboard's Add New Application option.
4. Integration: ABP is currently only deployed through integration with FortiADC and FortiWeb. For integrated deployment, follow the integration instructions with FortiADC and FortiWeb.
5. Monitoring: Once the application is onboarded and protected, use the FortiAppSec Cloud dashboard to monitor traffic and security incidents. You can set up alerts and notifications for suspicious activities.

The onboarding process is also detailed in this user guide, Onboarding an ABP Application.

What should I do if I see the error “Advanced Bot Protection API Error: Unable to create the ABP application”?

1. Clear the error indicated in the message

   • For example, if the error message indicates that you have exceeded the maximum enterprise capacity, upgrade your plan or adjust your configurations to stay within your license limits before proceeding.

2. Reset the Advanced Bot Protection module.

   2. Go to WAF > Application and click into the desired application.

2. In the side navigation bar, expand the WAF menu and click Add Module.

3. Disable Advanced Bot Protection.

4. Click OK to save changes.

5. Scroll back up and re-enable Advanced Bot Protection.

For recurring issues, please contact Fortinet Support.