Updating FortiGuard

FortiTester can receive updates from either FortiGuard Networks (if FortiTester has connectivity to Internet directly or via proxy), manual updates from support website (https://support.fortinet.com ). Updates are important for security services tests making sure FortiTester has the latest intrusion, web protection signatures, malware strike pack and MITRE ATT&CK signatures Updates.

With older FortiTester versions v3.x and 4.x, users can see there is a standard vs premium package where basic package provides monthly updates, and premium contains bi-monthly updates.

Services could be renewed via Fortinet authorised partners and distributors.

Renewing the service

Upon purchasing services from your reseller, you will receive the service registration document by email, which includes the service title and summary, such as the contractor registration code. Then follow steps below:

1. Log into FortiNet Support at support.fortinet.com.
2. Click Register/Renew.
   If you have not registered your FortiTester account, enter the serial number to register it.
   
   
   If you have registered your FortiTester account, you can see the information from System > Status > FortiGuard Information.
   
   
   
3. Enter your Contract Registration Code (find the code from the Service Entitlement Summary).
   
   
   

Getting update package

Follow steps below to get the update package:

1. Log into FortiNet Support at support.fortinet.com.
2. Click Download > FortiGuard Service Updates.
3. Select FortiTester on the left menu to download the basic package.
   
4. Or select Premium FortiTester to download the premium package.
5. Or select FortiTester ATT&CK to download the ATT&CK package.
   

Upgrading the package

Follow steps below to upgrade the package:

1. Click Update on the following pages to update corresponding packages:
   • Cases > Security Testing > Maintenance > FGD Intrusion Service.
   • Cases > Security Testing > Maintenance > Web Protection Service.
   • Cases > ATT&CK > Maintenance > Resources.
2. Or click System > System > FortiGuard.
   

3. Click Upgrade to select the package file.
   

4. Click OK.
   

Tip: The function is only available to users who have corresponding licenses to update.

Scheduled updates for FortiGuard

Go to System > Fortiguard > Malware & IPS & ATT&CK Updates. If you enable Scheduled Updates, you can click Upgrade Malware & IPS & ATT&CK Definitions to update instantly.

Configuring web proxy server

If you cannot connect to the FortiGuard Distribution Network (FDN), you can configure FortiTester to connect through an explicit (non-transparent) web proxy server to the FortiGuard Distribution Network (FDN) for license validation. The FortiTester appliance will connect to the proxy using the HTTP CONNECT method, as described in RFC 2616 (http://tools.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2616.txt).

1. Go to System > Fortiguard.
2. Enable Use Explicit Proxy for FortiGuard Server.
3. Configure these settings.
   

4. Proxy Address	Enter either the IP address or fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the web proxy.
   Proxy Port	Enter the port number on which the web proxy listens for connections.
   Username	If the proxy requires authentication, enter the FortiTester appliance’s login name on the web proxy.
   Password	If the proxy requires authentication, enter the password for the FortiTester appliance’s login name on the web proxy.

5. Click Apply.

Malware & IPS & ATT&CK Updates

Enable Scheduled Updates and set the frequency of the update, or manually update it.