Manageability

This section introduces new manageability features in FortiOS 6.0.

Asset tagging

You can use the new Asset Tagging system to create tags to separate and categorize network objects, interfaces, and devices. Tags are flexible, easy to configure, and useful for comprehensive monitoring, audit reporting, and more.

For more information, see Multi-dimension tagging.

FortiSwitch network assisted device detection and destination name resolution

Device detection now extends to managed FortiSwitches since some devices may not be visible to the FortiGate that manages them. Devices that are connected to a FortiSwitch are more visible to the FortiGate that manages them and to the Security Fabric.

FortiSwitch destination name resolution clearly presents destination objects and the aggregation of related IP addresses with domains. It also applies Internet Service Database (ISDB) mapping for destination data.

For more information, see Managing “bring your own device” and Using the FortiGate GUI.

Global security profiles

Global Security Profiles can be used by multiple VDOMs instead of creating identical profiles for each VDOM. You can create global security profiles for the following security features:

• Antivirus
• Application control
• Data leak prevention
• Intrusion protection
• Web filtering

For more information, see Virtual Domains.