What is a threat feed in FortiGuard?

A threat feed in FortiGuard represents a constantly updated source of threat intelligence, which is essential for maintaining an effective security posture. This feed provides real-time information on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits. It aggregates data from various sources, including global intelligence networks and Fortinet's own research.

By utilizing this up-to-date intelligence, security administrators can improve their threat detection and response capabilities, ensuring that their FortiGate devices are equipped to handle the latest security challenges. The value of a threat feed lies not only in its timeliness but also in its ability to inform automated protections and updates, thereby enhancing overall system security.

This option distinguishes itself from others, as an archive of old vulnerabilities would not provide the current data needed for proactive security measures. Similarly, a manual for configuring firewalls and a toolkit for creating security policies are more focused on firewall management and configuration rather than threat intelligence.