What type of attack does FortiGate’s web filtering mainly protect against?

FortiGate’s web filtering primarily protects against malicious URLs, phishing attacks, and malware by analyzing the content that users are attempting to access. The web filtering feature works by inspecting the URLs of websites and their content, employing reputation scores and threat intelligence to block harmful sites before users can access them.

Malicious URLs can lead to various threats, including identity theft from phishing attempts, where attackers trick users into divulging sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers. Furthermore, web filtering is instrumental in preventing the download of malware, which can compromise user devices, steal data, or form part of a larger attack on network resources.

This protective measure is part of a broader strategy to ensure that users only access safe and legitimate content while browsing the internet, significantly reducing the risk of security breaches and data loss.