6-IP Based VS MAC Based Firewall Policy

In this video, we explain the difference between IP-based Firewall Policies and MAC-based Firewall Policies on FortiGate. We also explain what a FortiGate Firewall Policy is and its main components, including: • Incoming Interface • Outgoing Interface • Source • Destination • Schedule • Service • Action • NAT • Security Profiles • Logging An IP-based Firewall Policy controls traffic based on IP addresses or subnets, making it suitable for environments with structured IP addressing and VLAN segmentation. A MAC-based Firewall Policy identifies devices using their MAC addresses, which can be useful when you want to control a specific endpoint even if its IP address changes. In this video, you will learn: • How FortiGate firewall policies work • IP-based vs MAC-based policies • When to use each type • Real-world enterprise use cases • Important design considerations Solo Defender — Real-world Network Security Training #FortiGate #Fortinet #FirewallPolicy #NetworkSecurity #CyberSecurity #FortiOS #SoloDefender #macaddress #ipaddress