FCP_FCT_AD-7.4 Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiClient EMS 7.4 Administrator Questions and Answers

According to theFortiClient EMS Administrator Study Guideand theFortinet Document Library (7.2/7.4 versions), the most effective method for deploying FortiClient toBYOD (Bring Your Own Device)andremote usersis usingMicrosoft Intune(or other supported Mobile Device Management - MDM solutions).

1. Why Microsoft Intune (Answer C) is the Correct Choice:

Cloud-Based Accessibility:Unlike GPO or SCCM, which traditionally require a direct connection to the local Active Directory (AD) domain or a VPN to reach the on-premises infrastructure, Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based MDM. This makes it the native choice forremote userswho may not always be on the corporate network.

BYOD Management:Intune is specifically designed to manage a variety of operating systems (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) that are common in BYOD environments. It allows administrators to push the FortiClient installation package and enrollment configuration (such as the invitation_code or ems_server details) directly to the user's device via the cloud.

Integration with EMS:FortiClient EMS 7.2/7.4 provides specific documentation forIntune Integration. Administrators can create a custom MSI or .pkg installer in EMS, upload it to Intune, and use Intune’s app configuration policies to automate the Telemetry connection to EMS.

2. Why Other Options are Incorrect for this Scenario:

A. FortiClient zero-touch provisioning:While FortiClient supports zero-touch provisioning (particularly for mobile or through FortiCloud), in the context of a "deployment tool" for an organization's broad BYOD and remote fleet, it is typically afeatureorprocessfacilitated by an MDM like Intune rather than the standalone deployment mechanism for the initial software package on third-party remote devices.

B. Microsoft SCCM:SCCM (now part of Microsoft Configuration Manager) is heavily reliant on on-premises infrastructure and is generally used for corporate-owned, domain-joined devices. It is less flexible than Intune for managing "unmanaged" BYOD devices belonging to remote users.

D. Group Policy Object (GPO):GPO requires the device to be joined to theActive Directory (AD) Domain. BYOD devices are typically not domain-joined, and remote devices cannot receive GPO updates unless they are connected via VPN at the time of the policy refresh, making it unsuitable for this specific use case.

3. Curriculum References:

EMS Administration Guide (Deployment Section):Specifies that for endpoints not reachable via AD/Workgroups (which covers remote and BYOD), administrators should use theInstaller Linkmethod or anMDM (like Microsoft Intune).

Intune Deployment Guide for FortiClient:Detail the specific use ofConfiguration Keys(e.g., cloud_invite_code, ems_server) that are passed from Intune to the FortiClient app to ensure that once the remote user installs the app, it automatically registers to the correct EMS instance.

Understanding Compliance Rules:

The compliance rule for the sales department needs to be enforced dynamically.

Enforcing Compliance:

FortiGate is responsible for enforcing compliance by integrating with FortiClient EMS to apply dynamic access control based on compliance status.

Conclusion:

The Fortinet device that will enforce compliance with dynamic access control is the FortiGate.

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.

For managing the FortiClient web filter extension installed on the Google Chromebook endpoint, the EMS administrator can use the following component:

FortiClient EMS (Enterprise Management Server)is designed to manage and control multiple FortiClient installations across various endpoints.

EMS provides centralized management for endpoint policies, including web filtering configurations.

The EMS administrator can configure and enforce web filter policies on Chromebooks through the EMS console.

Therefore, FortiClient EMS is the correct component for managing the web filter extension on Google Chromebook endpoints.

References

FortiClient EMS 7.2 Study Guide, Chromebook Management Section

Fortinet Documentation on FortiClient EMS and Web Filtering for Chromebooks

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

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.

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).

According to theFortiClient EMS 7.2/7.4 Administration GuideandFortiAuthenticator Study Guides, theSingle Sign-On Mobility Agent (SSOMA)is a feature specifically designed to integrate withFortiAuthenticatorto provide transparent, identity-based authentication.

1. Integration with FortiAuthenticator (Answer A)

The SSOMA Service:The mobility agent service is hosted on theFortiAuthenticatorunit. Administrators must navigate toFortinet SSO Methods > SSO > Generalon the FortiAuthenticator and toggle onEnable FortiClient SSO Mobility Agent Service.

Communication Protocol:FortiClient communicates with FortiAuthenticator via a specified TCP listening port (defaulting to8001or8005) and uses apre-shared key(secret key) for authentication.

Transparent Authentication:Once configured, the SSOMA on the endpoint automatically sends user logon information and IP address changes (such as WiFi roaming) to FortiAuthenticator. FortiAuthenticator then shares this information with FortiGate units to enforce identity-based security policies without the user needing to re-authenticate manually.

2. Modern Capabilities (Azure AD / Entra ID)

Cloud Integration:In FortiClient 7.2.1 and later, SSOMA supportsnative Azure AD (Entra ID). In this mode, the agent sends the Azure AD domain and tenant ID directly to FortiAuthenticator, allowing organizations to create identity-based policies for cloud-joined devices.

3. Note on FortiPAM (Option C)

Recent Updates:While recent FortiClient EMS 7.4 documentation mentions an"Add FortiPAM agent to SSOMA"feature, this is an extension of the existing SSOMA framework. The core product that defines and runs the SSOMA service for general Single Sign-On (SSO) remainsFortiAuthenticator.

4. Why Other Options are Incorrect

B. FortiSASE:While FortiSASE uses FortiClient for Secure Internet Access (SIA), it uses different mechanisms (like SAML or the SASE cloud portal) for user identity rather than the specific SSOMA agent service.

D. FortiNAC:FortiNAC uses FortiClient for persistent agent-based posture assessment and scanning, but it does not utilize the SSOMA mobility agent for user-to-IP mapping.

Based on the Security Fabric automation settings shown in the exhibit:

The automation stitch is configured with a trigger for a "Compromised Host."

The action specified for this trigger is "Quarantine FortiClient via EMS."

This indicates that when an endpoint is detected as compromised, FortiClient EMS will quarantine the endpoint as part of the automation process.

Therefore, the action taken on compromised endpoints will be to quarantine them through EMS.

References

FortiGate Security 7.2 Study Guide, Automation Stitches and Actions Section

Fortinet Documentation on Configuring Automation Stitches and Quarantine Actions

According to theFortiClient EMS Administration Guide(specifically the sections onMultitenancy), when multitenancy is enabled, the system introduces specific administrator roles to manage the separation between global settings and individual sites.

1. The Settings Administrator Role (Answer B)

Specific Scope:TheSettings administratoris a specialized role designed to haveaccess to the global site only.

Permissions:This role can access all configuration options on the global site, with the notable exception ofadministrator configuration(they cannot create or manage other admin accounts).

Use Case:This is typically used for auditors or system managers who need to oversee global-level configurations without needing access to specific endpoint data within individual sites or the power to modify administrative users.

2. Comparison with Other Multitenancy Roles

Super administrator:This role hasunlimited accessto the global site andall other siteswithin the EMS instance.

Site administrator:This role is restricted tospecified sites onlyand hasno access to the global site.

Standard administrator (Answer C):This is a generic role level within a site or a single-tenant environment but is not the role that defines "global-only" access in a multitenant setup.

Tenant administrator / Global administrator:While these terms are common in general IT, FortiClient EMS documentation specifically uses the titlesSuper,Settings, andSiteadministrators for multitenancy management.

3. Curriculum References

FortiClient EMS 7.2/7.4 Study Guide (Multitenancy Chapter):Explicitly lists "Settings administrator" as the role providing access to the global site only.

Admin Roles Table:The documentation provides a comparison table where the Settings Administrator's scope is strictly defined as "Global site only".

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

Based on the Zero Trust Tagging Rule Set configuration shown in the exhibit:

The rule set includes two conditions:

AV Software is installed and running

OS Version is Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 10

The Rule Logic is specified as "(1 and 3) or 2," meaning:

The endpoint must have antivirus software installed and running and must be running Windows 10.

Alternatively, the endpoint must be running Windows Server 2012 R2.

Therefore, the endpoint must satisfy either:

Antivirus is installed and running and Windows 10 is running.

Windows Server 2012 R2 is running.

References

FortiClient EMS 7.2 Study Guide, Zero Trust Tagging Rule Set Configuration Section

Fortinet Documentation on Configuring Zero Trust Tagging Rules and Logic

According to theFortiClient EMS Administrator Study Guide (7.2/7.4 versions)and theFortinet Document LibraryregardingSSL/TLS Endpoint Communication Security, the primary attribute verified during the SSL connection negotiation to mitigate Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks is theCommon Name (CN).

1. SSL Connection Negotiation & MITM Mitigation

Verification Process: When FortiClient attempts to establish aTelemetry connectionwith the FortiClient EMS server, an SSL handshake occurs. To ensure it is communicating with the legitimate server and not a malicious interceptor (MITM), FortiClient verifies the server's certificate.

Role of the Common Name (CN): TheCommon Name(or theSubject Alternative Name - SAN) in the certificate must match theFQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name)or theIP addressthat the client intended to connect to.

Security Enforcement: If the CN/SAN does not match the server's expected address, FortiClient will detect a discrepancy. Depending on theInvalid Certificate Actionsetting in the profile (e.g., Warn or Block), it will prevent the establishment of a secure session to stop the MITM attacker from masquerading as the EMS server.

2. Why Other Options are Incorrect/Secondary

A. Serial Number (SN): While every certificate has a unique Serial Number, it is primarily used by the Certificate Authority (CA) for tracking and revocation purposes. While FortiOS 7.2.4+ can use SN for certain restricted VPN checks, the core SSL negotiation mechanism for identifying a specific host to prevent spoofing relies on theCN/SANfields.

C. Location (L) and D. Organization (O): These are descriptive fields within the certificate'sSubjectthat provide geographical and corporate information. They are not functionally used by the SSL/TLS protocol to verify the identity of the host during the connection negotiation or to mitigate MITM attacks.

3. Curriculum References

EMS Administration Guide (System Settings Profile): Details how the client verifies the EMS server certificate. It specifies that for a connection to be trusted, the server address must align with the certificate's identity fields (CN/SAN).

FortiGate/FortiOS 7.2.4 New Features: Highlights the specific enhancement where FortiClient EMS connectors now "trust EMS server certificate renewals based on theCN field" to ensure continuous secure communication.

Observation of Endpoint Policies:

The exhibit shows multiple endpoint policies with their assigned groups, priority levels, and enabled status.

Evaluating Policy Assignment:

The Training policy is specifically assigned to the "trainingAD.training.lab" group, with a higher priority than the Default policy.

Conclusion:

The correct policy applied to the endpoint in the AD group "trainingAD" is the Training policy (A).

Observation of ZTNA Traffic Log:

The log message indicates that the remote user connection was denied due to failure to match a proxy policy.

Evaluating Log Message:

The message suggests that the connection does not match the existing ZTNA rule configuration, leading to the denial.

Conclusion:

The correct conclusion from the log message is that the remote user connection does not match the ZTNA rule configuration (B).