What are two results of a specific configuration on a FortiGate device?

The creation of a session for denied traffic suggests that the FortiGate device is configured to log attempts to access disallowed resources. This logging feature is crucial for network administrators as it provides visibility into potentially malicious activities or misconfigurations that could lead to security incidents. When a packet is encountered that violates the defined security policies, a session is still generated even if the packet is ultimately denied; this allows for effective monitoring and auditing of security events.

Logging of denied sessions can help in understanding potential threats or monitoring user behavior and can be instrumental in adjusting policies for better security posture. It is an important aspect of how FortiGate tracks and manages network traffic, contributing to network security analytics and reporting.

In this context, the other options do not accurately reflect the implications of such a configuration. Reducing the number of logs generated by denied traffic would contradict the purpose of logging denied sessions, while allowing all sessions regardless of the configuration runs counter to the fundamental operation of firewall rules. Additionally, enhancing network performance typically arises from efficient traffic management and optimization processes, not merely from logging mechanisms.