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Intrusion prevention FortiGuard packages

Intrusion prevention FortiGuard packages

Intrusion prevention restricted administrators can view FortiGuard packages at Intrusion Prevention > FortiGuard Package. IPS restricted administrators can only see IPS packages from FortiGuard.

Each FortiGuard package name includes a link to the package details on the FortiGuard website. Click on a package name to view detailed information about the package, including the changes that happened with the latest versions.

FortiGuard packages can be imported or exported.

To import a FortiGuard package:
  1. As a restricted administrator, go to Intrusion Prevention > FortiGuard Package.
  2. Click Import in the toolbar.
  3. Drag and drop the file or browse to the location of the file and select it.
  4. (Optional) Enter the checksum value obtained when exporting the package to verify the file's integrity.
  5. Click OK.
To export a FortiGuard package:
  1. As a restricted administrator, go to Intrusion Prevention > FortiGuard Package.
  2. Click Export in the toolbar.
    A dialog appears to confirm the number and size of the objects you have selected to export.
  3. Click OK, and the Export window appears to confirm the status of the task.
  4. (Optional) Record the checksum value to include when importing this package in order to verify its integrity.

Intrusion prevention FortiGuard packages

Intrusion prevention restricted administrators can view FortiGuard packages at Intrusion Prevention > FortiGuard Package. IPS restricted administrators can only see IPS packages from FortiGuard.

Each FortiGuard package name includes a link to the package details on the FortiGuard website. Click on a package name to view detailed information about the package, including the changes that happened with the latest versions.

FortiGuard packages can be imported or exported.

To import a FortiGuard package:
  1. As a restricted administrator, go to Intrusion Prevention > FortiGuard Package.
  2. Click Import in the toolbar.
  3. Drag and drop the file or browse to the location of the file and select it.
  4. (Optional) Enter the checksum value obtained when exporting the package to verify the file's integrity.
  5. Click OK.
To export a FortiGuard package:
  1. As a restricted administrator, go to Intrusion Prevention > FortiGuard Package.
  2. Click Export in the toolbar.
    A dialog appears to confirm the number and size of the objects you have selected to export.
  3. Click OK, and the Export window appears to confirm the status of the task.
  4. (Optional) Record the checksum value to include when importing this package in order to verify its integrity.