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Fortinet Exam NSE7_NST-7.2 Topic 3 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for Fortinet's NSE7_NST-7.2 exam
Question #: 7
Topic #: 3
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Consider the scenario where the server name indication (SNI) does not match either the common name (CN) or any of the subject alternative names (SAN) in the server certificate. Which action will FortiGate take when using the default settings for SSL certificate inspection?

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Suggested Answer: A

SNI and Certificate Mismatch: When the Server Name Indication (SNI) does not match either the Common Name (CN) or any of the Subject Alternative Names (SAN) in the server certificate, FortiGate's default behavior is to consider this as an invalid SSL/TLS configuration.

Default Action: FortiGate, under default settings for SSL certificate inspection, will close the connection to prevent potential security risks associated with mismatched certificates.


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Otis
10 months ago
A) FortiGate closes the connection because this represents an invalid SSL/TLS configuration. Yep, that's the only way to go. Can't have any funny business going on with SSL/TLS, or else the whole internet might just collapse!
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Shawnda
11 months ago
C) FortiGate uses the first entry listed in the SAN field in the server certificate. Sounds reasonable, but I hope the first one is the right one, or else it's gonna be a wild ride!
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Evan
9 months ago
If not, it could definitely make things interesting!
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Heike
9 months ago
Yeah, that does sound reasonable. Let's hope it's the right one!
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Mary
9 months ago
I think FortiGate uses the first entry listed in the SAN field in the server certificate.
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Jose
10 months ago
B) FortiGate uses the information from the Subject field in the server certificate.
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Romana
10 months ago
C) FortiGate uses the first entry listed in the SAN field in the server certificate.
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Kathrine
10 months ago
A) FortiGate closes the connection because this represents an invalid SSL/TLS configuration
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Wilda
11 months ago
B) FortiGate uses the 31 information from the Subject field in the server certificate. Wait, what? 31? I think someone's been drinking a bit too much coffee...
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Dustin
10 months ago
D) FortiGate uses the SNI from the user's web browser.
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Marge
10 months ago
C) FortiGate uses the first entry listed in the SAN field in the server certificate.
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Twana
10 months ago
C) FortiGate uses the first entry listed in the SAN field in the server certificate.
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Helene
10 months ago
B) FortiGate uses the 31 information from the Subject field in the server certificate.
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Mirta
10 months ago
A) FortiGate closes the connection because this represents an invalid SSL/TLS configuration
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Oren
11 months ago
A) FortiGate closes the connection because this represents an invalid SSL/TLS configuration
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Erasmo
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think B) FortiGate uses the information from the Subject field in the server certificate.
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Stevie
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is C) FortiGate uses the first entry listed in the SAN field in the server certificate.
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Jesus
11 months ago
I think the answer is A) FortiGate closes the connection because this represents an invalid SSL/TLS configuration.
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Shasta
12 months ago
D) FortiGate uses the SNI from the user's web browser. Duh, that's the whole point of SNI, to indicate the right server to connect to.
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Lindsey
12 months ago
A) FortiGate closes the connection because this represents an invalid SSL/TLS configuration. That's a no-brainer, you can't just ignore a mismatch like that!
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Luisa
11 months ago
FortiGate needs to prioritize security over convenience in these cases.
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Pansy
11 months ago
That's true, it's a security risk to ignore mismatches like that.
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Cyril
11 months ago
FortiGate closes the connection because this represents an invalid SSL/TLS configuration.
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