FortiGate devices
To verify the FortiGate is connected to FortiSandbox:
On your FortiSandbox device, go to Scan Input > Devices. Your FortiGate device and VDOMs will be listed on this page.
The communication protocol does not include a way for the FortiGate to notify FortiSandbox whether VDOMs are enabled. When VDOMs are disabled on the FortiGate, the files received from the FortiGate will be marked with vdom=root.
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Since the FortiGate does not explicitly send a list of possible VDOMs to FortiSandbox, the FortiSandbox only learns about a VDOM once it receives a file associated with it. Each of the devices VDOMs listed on this page will only displayed after the first file has been received from that specific VDOM. |
If VDOMs are enabled on your FortiGate, you can select the checkbox to have new VDOMs inherit authorization based on the device level setting. If the FortiGate authorization is disabled, all VDOMs under it will not be authorized even if authorization is enabled for a VDOM.
To edit FortiGate settings in FortiSandbox:
- On your FortiSandbox device, go to Scan Input > Device. All FortiGate devices and VDOMs will be listed on this page.
- Click the device name. The Edit FortiGate Settings page opens.
- Edit the following settings:
Device Status
Serial Number
The device serial number is displayed.
Alias
The host name of the FortiGate unit. This is a read-only value.
IP
Status
The status of the device, either connected or not connected. This field cannot be edited.
Last Modified
The date and time that the FortiGate settings were last changed is displayed.
Last Seen
The date and time that the FortiGate last connected to the FortiSandbox is displayed.
Permissions
Authorized
Select the checkbox to authorize the FortiGate device. If this field is not checked, files sent from the FortiGate will be dropped.
The date and time that the authorization status was changed is displayed.
New VDOMs/Domains inherit authorization
Select the checkbox to have new VDOMs inherit the authorization setting configured at the device level.
Email Settings
Administrator Email
The email address entered in the Notifier Email field configured on the FortiGate device at System > Config > FortiSandbox. You cannot edit this field on the FortiSandbox.
Send Notifications
Select the checkbox to send notifications. When notifications are enabled, you will receive email notifications when a file from your environment has been detected as potential malware. The email will contain a link to the scan job details page.
To receive notification emails, you must configure a mail server and enable Send a notification email to the global email list when malicious files are detected settings in System > Mail Server. Otherwise, a warning icon is displayed.
Send Reports
Select the checkbox to send job detail PDF reports. To receive reports and define report generation frequency, you must configure mail server and enable Send scheduled PDF report about an individual VDOM/Domain to its email address in System > Mail Server. Otherwise, a warning icon is displayed.
- Click OK to save the settings.
To edit VDOM settings:
- On your FortiSandbox device, go to Scan Input > Device. All FortiGate devices and VDOMs will be listed on this page.
- Click the VDOM name.
- Edit the following settings:
- Click OK to save the settings.