FCP_FCT_AD-7.4 Questions and Answers

FortiClient supports initiating the following VPN types from the Windows command prompt:

IPSec VPN:FortiClient can establish IPSec VPN connections using command line instructions.

SSL VPN:FortiClient also supports initiating SSL VPN connections from the Windows command prompt.

These two VPN types can be configured and initiated using specific command line parameters provided by FortiClient.

References

FortiClient EMS 7.2 Study Guide, VPN Configuration Section

Fortinet Documentation on Command Line Options for FortiClient VPN

Based on the exhibits provided:

The "Remote-Client" is tagged as "Remote-Users" in the FortiClient EMS Zero Trust Tag Monitor.

To ensure that the tag "Remote-Users" is visible in the FortiClient GUI, the system settings within FortiClient need to be updated to enable tag visibility.

The tag visibility feature is controlled by FortiClient system settings which manage how tags are displayed in the GUI.

Therefore, the administrator needs to change the FortiClient system settings to enable tag visibility.

References

FortiClient EMS 7.2 Study Guide, Zero Trust Tagging Section

FortiClient Documentation on Tag Management and Visibility Settings

Understanding Quick Scan Function:

The quick scan option on FortiClient is designed to scan certain elements of the system quickly for threats.

Evaluating Scan Scope:

The quick scan specifically targets executable files, DLLs, and drivers that are currently running, providing a rapid assessment of the active components of the system.

Conclusion:

The correct answer is D, as it accurately describes the function of the quick scan option on FortiClient.

FortiClient communicates directly with FortiClient EMS to continuously share device status information through ZTNA telemetry.

Understanding the Automation Process:

In the Security Fabric, automation processes can include actions such as quarantining an endpoint after an IOC (Indicator of Compromise) detection.

Evaluating Responsibilities:

FortiClient EMS plays a crucial role in endpoint management and can send notifications to quarantine endpoints.

Conclusion:

The correct security fabric component that sends a notification to quarantine an endpoint after IOC detection is FortiClient EMS.

FortiClient provides comprehensive endpoint protection for your Windows-based, Mac-based, and Linuxbased desktops, laptops, file servers, and mobile devices such as iOS and Android. It helps you to safeguard your systems with advanced security technologies, all of which you can manage from a single management console.

According to theFortiClient EMS Administrator Study Guideand officialTechnical Tipsfrom Fortinet, when the web console is inaccessible (e.g., timing out), the administrator must use tools available directly on the server's operating system (CLI) to gather diagnostic information.

1. Why the CLI Diagnostic Tool (Answer A) is the Correct Choice:

Availability during Outage:When the GUI is unreachable, the standard "Generate Diagnostic Logs" option within the EMS interface is also unavailable.

Windows-based EMS:The administrator can manually run the EMSDiagnosticTool.exe located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Fortinet\FortiClientEMS\. This tool collects server information, Windows events, and EMS-specific logs into a compressed file for investigation.

Linux-based EMS (v7.4+):For newer versions running on Linux, the administrator can use the CLI command: sudo /opt/forticlientems/bin/diagnostic_tool -o /tmp/diag to generate a diagnostic package.

Service Verification:The CLI also allows administrators to verify if critical services (like fcems, apache2, or postgres) are running or if remote access has been disabled using the emscli utility.

2. Why Other Options are Incorrect:

B. Download webserver logs from PostgreSQL:PostgreSQL is the database engine for EMS, not the web server. While database logs are useful, they are not the primary method for gathering general "diagnostic information" and would typically be collected as part of the CLI diagnostic tool output rather than downloaded directly from the DB.

C. Diagnostic logs option from the GUI:This option is impossible to use if the administrator has lost web access and the page is timing out.

D. Download log generator from support site:While Fortinet provides various tools on their support site, theEMS Diagnostic Toolis natively installed with the FortiClient EMS software and is the primary, documented method for troubleshooting the EMS server itself.

FortiClient offers several types of antivirus scans to ensure comprehensive protection:

Full scan:Scans the entire system for malware, including all files and directories.

Custom scan:Allows the user to specify particular files, directories, or drives to be scanned.

Quick scan:Scans the most commonly infected areas of the system, providing a faster scanning option.

These three types of scans provide flexibility and thoroughness in detecting and managing malware threats.

References

FortiClient EMS 7.2 Study Guide, Antivirus Scanning Options Section

Fortinet Documentation on Types of Antivirus Scans in FortiClient

Understanding ZTNA Rule Configuration:

The ZTNA rule configuration shown in the exhibit defines how traffic is managed and controlled based on specific tags and conditions.

Evaluating Rule Components:

The rule includes security profiles to protect traffic by applying various security checks (A).

The rule also enforces access control by determining which endpoints can access the specified resources based on the ZTNA tag (D).

Eliminating Incorrect Options:

SNAT (Source Network Address Translation) is not mentioned as part of this ZTNA rule.

The rule does not define the access proxy but uses it to enforce access control.

Conclusion:

The correct statements about the ZTNA rule are that it applies security profiles to protect traffic (A) and enforces access control (D).

"The firewall policy matches and redirects client requests to the access proxy VIP"https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.0.0/new-features/194961/basic-ztna-configuration

Connecting FortiClient EMS to FortiGate:

The administrator needs to establish a connection between FortiClient EMS and FortiGate as a fabric connector.

Prerequisites for Connection:

A key prerequisite is the import and verification of the FortiClient EMS tool CA certificate on FortiGate to ensure a trusted connection.

Conclusion:

The correct prerequisite for a successful connection is to import and verify the FortiClient EMS tool CA certificate on FortiGate.

Based on the settings shown in the exhibit, FortiClient is configured to scan files as they are downloaded or copied to the system. This means that if a user copies files to the “Resources” folder, which is not listed under exclusions, FortiClient will scan these files for infections. The exclusion path mentioned in the settings, "C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Resources", indicates that any files copied to this specific folder will not be scanned, but since the question implies that the “Resources” folder is not the same as the excluded path, FortiClient will indeed scan the files for infections.

Action On Virus Discovery Warn the User If a Process Attempts to Access Infected Files Quarantine Infected Files. You can use FortiClient to view, restore, or delete the quarantined file, as well as view the virus name, submit the file to FortiGuard, and view logs. Deny Access to Infected Files Ignore Infected Files

According to theFortiClient EMS 7.4 Administration Guide, for an organization to integrate with an identity management infrastructure while enforcing administrative access with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), the primary supported methods for remote administrator authentication areRADIUSandSAML.

1. RADIUS (Answer B)

Identity Integration:FortiClient EMS allows administrators to addRADIUS serversas an authentication source under theAdministration > Authentication Serverssection.

MFA Support:RADIUS is a standard protocol for enforcing MFA. In this scenario, FortiClient EMS acts as a RADIUS client to an external MFA provider (such as FortiAuthenticator, RSA Authentication Manager, or Duo).

Workflow:When an administrator attempts to log in to the EMS console, EMS sends an Access-Request to the RADIUS server. If the provider requires MFA, it can challenge the user (via push notification or token code) before sending an Access-Accept back to EMS.

2. SAML (Answer D)

Modern Identity Management:SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is the preferred method for integrating with modern cloud and on-premises Identity Providers (IdPs) likeMicrosoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD),Okta,AD FS, orFortiAuthenticator.

Native MFA Enforcement:By using SAML SSO, the authentication and MFA process are handled entirely by the IdP. The EMS server acts as the Service Provider (SP). When an admin logs in, they are redirected to the IdP, where the company's existing MFA policies (Conditional Access, etc.) are enforced before the user is granted access back to the EMS console.

EMS Configuration:The curriculum details specific SAML SSO configurations for various IdPs under theSAML SSOsection of the Administration Guide.

3. Why Other Options are Incorrect/Insufficient

A. LDAPS:While FortiClient EMS supports importing users fromActive Directory (ADDS)via LDAP/LDAPS for endpoint management and basic admin login, standard LDAPS does not natively support or enforce an MFA challenge-response workflow in the same integrated way that RADIUS or SAML does for administrative console access.

C. TACACS:TACACS+ is primarily used for device administration on networking equipment (like FortiGate) and is not a listed or standard method for administrative authentication within the FortiClient EMS software documentation.

The anti-exploit detection protects vulnerable endpoints from unknown exploit attacks. FortiClient monitors the behavior of popular applications, such as web browsers (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Opera), Java/Flash plug-ins, Microsoft Office applications, and PDF readers, to detect exploits that use zero-day or unpatched vulnerabilities to infect the endpoint. Once detected, FortiClient terminates the compromised application process.