What is the primary purpose of FortiGate's Antivirus feature?

The primary purpose of FortiGate's Antivirus feature is to detect and eliminate malicious software. This functionality is a core component of network security, as it helps protect systems and networks from various types of malware, including viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware. By actively scanning incoming and outgoing data traffic, the Antivirus feature identifies and removes harmful code before it can compromise the integrity of the network or the endpoint devices.

While filtering web content, scanning email attachments, and logging network traffic are all important aspects of network security management, they do not specifically address the direct threat of malicious software. Content filtering may block inappropriate or harmful websites, scanning email attachments can help prevent the delivery of malware through emails, and logging network traffic is crucial for monitoring and analyzing network behavior. However, these functions do not focus on the actual detection and eradication of malware, which is the primary responsibility of the Antivirus feature within FortiGate. The effectiveness of an Antivirus solution is critical as various forms of malware continue evolving and posing risks to organizations globally.