What is a benefit of using FortiGate's deep packet inspection?

Utilizing FortiGate's deep packet inspection provides a significant advantage in threat analysis. Deep packet inspection involves examining the data payload and header of packets as they traverse the network, rather than merely reviewing the packet headers. This meticulous level of scrutiny allows for the detection of suspicious behaviors and potential threats that might otherwise go unnoticed with more superficial inspection methods.

By analyzing the entire packet, including the content, FortiGate can identify malicious payloads, enforce security policies, and prevent threats such as malware and intrusions that may be encoded in legitimate-looking traffic. This capability is essential in today's complex threat landscape, where attacks continue to evolve and become more sophisticated. Comprehensive threat analysis enabled by deep packet inspection helps organizations enhance their security posture, making it easier to respond appropriately to various types of cyber threats.

The other options do not provide this direct connection to threat analysis. Software updates may still be necessary for other reasons, network configurations can be complex regardless of inspection methods, and deep packet inspection does not inherently affect data encryption levels.