FortiGuard IPS blocks traffic based on . The block page usually shows a signature name like HTTP.SQL.Injection or ET.MALWARE.Download . That’s your clue.
: If a site is mistakenly flagged (e.g., a solar energy site marked as "Sports"), you can submit a reclassification request directly to FortiGuard Labs to have the rating corrected globally. FortiGuard IPS blocks traffic based on
If you are managing the network and need to resolve legitimate sites being blocked, follow these Fortinet Community guidelines: : If a site is mistakenly flagged (e
. Within the IPS profile, create a new entry, select the relevant signature, and add the target IPs to the Exempt IPs Static URL Filtering : For web-based blocks, navigate to Security Profiles > Web Filter and add the URL to the Static URL Filter list. Setting the action to allows the traffic to bypass further inspections. Web Rating Overrides Setting the action to allows the traffic to
In the FortiGate GUI, go to Security Profiles > Web Filter , edit the profile, and add the URL to the Static URL Filter list with the action set to Exempt .
The firewall blocks access to web domains based on their classified category (e.g., "Malicious Websites", "Proxy Avoidance") or explicit blacklists managed by the organization.