If an administrator sends syslogs from the FortiGate firewall without GUI discovery, what happens to the device in the CMDB?

When an administrator sends syslogs from the FortiGate firewall without using GUI discovery, the device will still appear in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB). The reason behind this is that syslog messages contain essential information about the device, including its IP address and identifying characteristics.

Even without the GUI discovery method, the syslog information enables the CMDB to recognize and record the device. This process is important for maintaining visibility and management of network devices within a security infrastructure. Thus, when syslogs are sent, they serve as a means for the CMDB to log the presence of the FortiGate firewall, allowing for operations such as monitoring, compliance, and reporting to occur effectively.