Implementation and Analysis of Multiple Interface Policies through System Feature Visibility on Fortigate FG-60F

Abstract

Fortigate FG-60F is one of the popular firewall appliances utilized by small and medium-scale
networks in managing security. However, some of the needed features such as multiple interface
policies are not displayed by default on the user interface. This study explores the functionality and
effectiveness of enabling system-feature visibility for easier management of inter-interface policies.
Employing an experimental approach, the Fortigate FG-60F device was configured to activate the
hidden feature, and subsequently, a set of policy rule scenarios with multiple interfaces were
established and tested. The results indicate that supporting system-feature visibility enhances
significantly the administrator's ability to implement more specific traffic policies that are
commensurate with network topology requirements. Moreover, performance analysis showed no
negative impact on device performance after the implementation of multi-interface policy. The
findings are expected to serve as a valuable reference for network administrators in optimizing
Fortigate FG-60F security capabilities by leveraging advanced, previously hidden features