What security policies can be implemented due to FortiGate’s application control?

The functionality of FortiGate’s application control allows for the creation of security policies that specifically manage the traffic of applications as per user-defined criteria. This means that organizations can customize their policies to either allow or restrict the use of certain applications based on various factors such as user roles, application types, or even potential risks associated with certain applications. Such granular control enables better alignment with organizational security requirements and helps mitigate risks associated with unauthorized or insecure applications.

In contrast, the other options do not align with the specific capabilities provided by FortiGate’s application control. While optimizing bandwidth is crucial for network performance, it does not directly correlate with application control features. Regulating hardware usage limits and managing physical access to the network are aspects more relevant to other types of security measures and policies, outside the realm of application traffic control. Thus, the second choice accurately reflects the specialized role that application control plays in FortiGate’s security posture.