What does authorizing the corporate FortiGate as a ZTNA access proxy do?

Authorizing the corporate FortiGate as a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) access proxy enables the FortiGate to serve as an intermediary for endpoint connections. In this configuration, the FortiGate can securely manage and control access to applications and resources, facilitating the enforcement of security policies based on the trust levels of the endpoint devices attempting to access the network.

By acting as an intermediary, the FortiGate can effectively inspect and filter traffic, allowing for more granular control over which users can access specific applications based on predefined security rules. This fits seamlessly into the ZTNA framework, which is built on the principle of "never trust, always verify," meaning that every access request is evaluated before granting or denying access.

In contrast, restricting user access to the FortiSASE portal doesn’t align with the role of the FortiGate as an access proxy. Disabling endpoint authentication would undermine the security approach of ZTNA, as authentication is critical in determining trust. Increasing bandwidth for log analysis is not relevant to the primary function of the FortiGate in this context, as ZTNA focuses on secure access rather than bandwidth management. Therefore, the correct answer highlights the FortiGate’s role in facilitating secure endpoint connections while controlling access