New Features in 8.5.0
Logical Networks
What it Does:
Separates and decouples Network Access Policies from device specific network configuration values. Logical Networks are:
- Representations of network configurations that abstract access policies from the physical configurations.
- Used in the application of Network Access Policies and translate the logical access value to the physical values of network infrastructure devices. Thus decoupling policies from network configurations.
The configuration values are used by FortiNAC to provision the appropriate network access. One Logical Network can represent "N" physical network segments, simplifying the configuration of Network Access Policies.
Network infrastructure device specific configurations are done on the device or sets of devices associating the configuration values to the devices. This simplifies network access policy management by reducing the number of policies.
Security Fabric Connector Integration
What it Does:
- Enables FortiNAC to leverage user and host groups along with Firewall Tags in FortiGate policies.
- Enhances the FortiGate firewall integration to manage connections at Layer 3 through Layer 7 of the OSI Model.
How it Works:
Fortinet Security Fabric/FSSO Integration Guide
FortiGate and FortiWifi Connection Management Integration
(Ticket 2969185)
What it Does:
Gives FortiNAC visibility and control over what is connected to the FortiGate. The connection can be direct wired connections or wireless connections through FortiWiFi.
How it Works:
FortiGate Endpoint Management Integration Guide
Mobile Deice Management (MDM) Integrations
Fortinet EMS Server (FortiClient)
Microsoft InTune
Google G-Suite API for Chrome OS device detection and registration
What it Does:
- Expands device Trust in FortiNAC to those devices managed by FortiClient EMS, Windows Intune and Google G Suite
- Further extends FortiNAC’s endpoint visibility and trust of managed devices.
How it Works:
FortiClient EMS MDM Device Integration
Microsoft InTune MDM Device Integration
Google GSuite API MDM Device Integration
Device Profiling Methods WinRM Device and WMI
What it Does:
Provide enhanced profiling capabilities used to ensure the trust of devices Enhancing FortiNAC’s ability to classify and trust devices and expand endpoint visibility
How it Works:
FortiAnalyzer Integration
What it Does:
FortiNAC sends host information to the FortiAnalyzer for data logging and report generation.