Fortinet NSE7_ZTA-7.2 Fortinet NSE 7 - Zero Trust Access 7.2 Exam Practice Test

 FortiNAC uses SNMP or CLI to communicate with network devices such as routers and switches. To add a Layer 3 router to its inventory, FortiNAC needs to have SNMP or CLI access to the router to perform remote tasks such as polling, VLAN assignment, and port shutdown. Without SNMP or CLI access, FortiNAC cannot manage the router or its ports. Therefore, SNMP or CLI access is a prerequisite for adding a Layer 3 router to FortiNAC’s inventory. References := https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortinac/9.4.0/administration-guide/105927/inventory

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortinac/9.4.0/administration-guide/344098/l3-polling

The method used to install a passive agent on an endpoint is:

• D. Installed by user or deployment tools: Passive agents are typically installed on endpoints either manually by users or automatically through deployment tools used by the organization.

The other options do not accurately describe the installation of passive agents:

• A. Deployed by using a login/logout script: This is not the standard method for deploying passive agents.
• B. Agent is downloaded from Playstore: This is more relevant for mobile devices and does not represent the general method for passive agent installation.
• C. Agent is downloaded and run from captive portal: This method is not typically used for installing passive agents.

References:

• FortiNAC Agent Deployment Guide.
• Installation Methods for Passive Agents in FortiNAC.

The exhibit shows the EMS Settings where various configurations related to network security are displayed. Option C is correct because, in the settings, it is indicated that HTTPS port is used (which operates over TCP) and SSL certificates are involved in securing the connection, implying the use of TLS for encryption and secure communication between FortiClient and FortiClient EMS.

Option A is incorrect because the domain that FortiClient is connecting to does not have to match the domain to which the certificate is issued. The certificate is issued by the ZTNA CA, which is a separate entity from the domain. The certificate only contains the device ID, ZTNA tags, and other information that are used to identify and authenticate the device.

Option B is incorrect because if the FortiClient EMS server certificate is invalid, FortiClient does not connect silently. Instead, it performs the Invalid Certificate Action that is configured in the settings. The Invalid Certificate Action can be set to block, warn, or allow the connection.

Option D is incorrect because default_ZTNARoot CA does not sign the FortiClient certificate for the SSL connectivity to FortiClient EMS. The FortiClient certificate is signed by the ZTNA CA, which is a different certificate authority from default_ZTNARoot CA. default_ZTNARoot CA is the EMS CA Certificate that is used to verify the identity of the EMS server.

References :=

• [1]: Technical Tip: ZTNA for Corporate hosts with SAML authentication and FortiAuthenticator as IDP
• [2]: Zero Trust Network Access - Fortinet

In the scenario where FortiNAC has alarm mappings configured for MDM (Mobile Device Management) compliance failure and FortiClient EMS (Endpoint Management System) is integrated as an MDM connector, the typical response when an endpoint is quarantined by FortiClient EMS is to isolate the host in the registration VLAN. This action is consistent with FortiNAC's approach to network access control, focusing on ensuring network security and compliance. By moving the non-compliant or quarantined host to a registration VLAN, FortiNAC effectively segregates it from the rest of the network, mitigating potential risks while allowing for further investigation or remediation steps.References:FortiNAC documentation, MDM Compliance and Response Actions.

Given the output showing a real-time debug, the statement that describes the login failure is:

• C. student is not part of the usergroup SSL_VPN_Users: The debug log contains a line that says "fnbam_cert_check_group_list-checking group with name 'SSL_VPN_Users'" followed by "peer_check_add_peer_check_student" and later "RDN_match-Checking 'CN' val 'STUDENT' -- no match." This suggests that the certificate presented has a common name (CN) of 'student', which does not match or is not authorized under the 'SSL_VPN_Users' group expected for successful authentication.

FortiNAC uses a variety of methods to identify devices on the network, such as Vendor OUI, DHCP fingerprinting, and device profiling12. One of the supported communication methods that FortiNAC uses for initial device identification during discovery is SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)3. SNMP is a protocol that allows network devices to exchange information and monitor their status4. FortiNAC can use SNMP to read information from switches and routers, such as MAC addresses, IP addresses, VLANs, and port status3. SNMP can also be used to configure network devices and enforce policies4. References: 1: Identification | FortiNAC 9.4.0 - Fortinet Documentation 2: Device profiling process | FortiNAC8.3.0 | Fortinet Document Library 3: Using FortiNAC to identify medical devices - James Pratt 4: How does FortiNAC identify a new device on the network?

 In the context of zero-trust telemetry compliance, the three true statements are:

• A. FortiClient EMS creates dynamic policies using ZTNA tags: FortiClient EMS utilizes ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) tags to create dynamic policies based on the telemetry it receives from endpoints.
• B. FortiClient checks the endpoint using the ZTNA tags provided by FortiClient EMS: FortiClient on the endpoint uses the ZTNA tags from FortiClient EMS to determine compliance with the specified security policies.
• D. FortiOS provides network access to the endpoint based on the zero-trust tagging rules: FortiOS, the operating system running on FortiGate devices, uses the zero-trust tagging rules to make decisions on network access for endpoints.

The other options are not accurate in this context:

• C. ZTNA tags are configured in FortiClient, based on criteria such as certificates and the logged-in domain: ZTNA tags are typically configured and managed in FortiClient EMS, not directly in FortiClient.
• E. FortiClient EMS sends the endpoint information received through FortiClient Telemetry to FortiOS: While FortiClient EMS does process telemetry data, the direct sending of endpoint information to FortiOS is not typically described in this manner.

References:

• Zero Trust Telemetry in Fortinet Solutions.
• FortiClient EMS and FortiOS Integration for ZTNA.

To trigger layer 2 polling on FortiNAC, the three methods are:

• A. Polling scripts: These are scripts configured within FortiNAC to actively poll the network at layer 2 to gather information about connected devices.
• C. Manual polling: This involves manually initiating a polling process from the FortiNAC interface to gather current network information.
• D. Scheduled tasks: Polling can be scheduled as regular tasks within FortiNAC, allowing for automated, periodic collection of network data.

The other options are not standard methods for layer 2 polling in FortiNAC:

• B. Link traps: These are more related to SNMP trap messages rather than layer 2 polling.
• E. Polling using API: While APIs are used for various integrations, they are not typically used for initiating layer 2 polling in FortiNAC.

References:

• FortiNAC Layer 2 Polling Documentation.
• Configuring Polling Methods in FortiNAC.

According to the FortiNAC documentation1, disabled hosts are placed in the dead end VLAN, which is a special VLAN that isolates them from the production network. This is done to prevent unauthorized or compromised hosts from accessing network resources or spreading malware. The dead end VLAN must be configured in the AP model or the SSID configuration, and the state must be enforced23. Disabled hosts can be enabled again by the administrator or by reauthenticating through the FortiNAC portal. References := 1: Enable or disable hosts | FortiNAC 9.4.0 - Fortinet Documentation 2: Technical Tip: Disabled wireless hosts not isolated - FortiNAC 3: Technical Tip: Disabled wired hosts not isolated - FortiNAC