What two components does FortiSASE use for application control as an inline-CASB?

FortiSASE uses the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and SSL Deep Inspection as key components for application control in an inline Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) setup.

The Intrusion Prevention System plays a pivotal role in identifying and preventing potential security threats by monitoring the traffic for malicious behavior and enforcing security policies. It scans data packets in real-time and can block attacks before they can reach the network, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of applications and data.

SSL Deep Inspection is essential for security in cloud environments, enabling the inspection of encrypted traffic. Many applications and services today use SSL/TLS to encrypt data, making it invisible to traditional security methods. By employing SSL Deep Inspection, FortiSASE can decrypt, analyze, and re-encrypt this traffic, ensuring that threats hidden within SSL-encrypted data are detected and mitigated. This is particularly vital for application control as it provides visibility into user activities and application usage across the network.

These two components work together effectively within FortiSASE to provide comprehensive application control, ensuring secure use of applications while safeguarding the network from potential threats.