Controlling Access to YouTube, WhatsApp, and Facebook in Corporate Networks Using FortiGate

Authors

  • Fahmi Rizky Nugraha Universitas Utpadaka Swastika

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70429/sjis.v4i2.243

Keywords:

FortiGate, Firewall, FortiOS, Web Filter, Application Control, SSL Inspection, FortiGuard, social media blocking, firewall policy Security

Abstract

This journal discusses the design, implementation, and best practices for using FortiGate to restrict access to popular content services such as YouTube, WhatsApp, and Facebook within a corporate environment. The focus is on FortiOS features including Application Control, Web Filter (FortiGuard), SSL/SSH Inspection (Deep Inspection), Internet Service Database (ISDB), and NGFW policies. Configuration steps (GUI & CLI), sample rules, testing methodology, and operational considerations are also provided.

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Published

11/01/2026

How to Cite

[1]
Fahmi Rizky Nugraha, “Controlling Access to YouTube, WhatsApp, and Facebook in Corporate Networks Using FortiGate”, SJIS, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 12–20, Nov. 2026.

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Scientific Journal of Information System

Section

Online Submission