Matt SherifOct 11, 20196 minUsing FortiAuthenticator to replace vCenter root CAAh, certificates, you lovely pains in my backside. On one hand, you secure the web, validate that services say they are who they say they...
Matt SherifAug 28, 20191 minRollback after code upgradeContingency planning, we all do it when we plan firmware, operating system, or application upgrades. The biggest one is "how do we roll...
Matt SherifAug 25, 20192 minSecure remote desktop without poking holes in your firewallYou’ve just signed off on that big project with Company X, they’re going to implement the new Flux Capacitor you just bought. Even...
Matt SherifAug 21, 20191 minAdding the default SLAs to a FortiGate upgraded to 6.2.1If you've unboxed a new FortiGate and loaded 6.2.1 out of the box and started configuring SD-WAN, you probably noticed the cool new...
Matt SherifMay 15, 20191 minResolving Source IPs in FortiAnalyzer FortiViewOne of my main views in FortiAnalyzer is FortiView, it's a powerful, easy to use and understand dashboard. One question I hear frequently...
Matt SherifMay 2, 20192 minTesting web filtering without getting filtered out of a jobHere’s a scenario we’ve all dealt with/will deal with in the near future: I need you to deny access to X web categories - K THNX BYE Mgmt...
Matt SherifMar 27, 20193 minFortiAP wireless point to point bridgeSometimes you need connectivity in hard to reach places, whether it's too long of a run for copper ethernet, fiber being too costly, or...
Matt SherifFeb 4, 20194 minThe security thought process is brokenI like to walk, it helps me clear my mind. When I’m talking to colleagues or industry peers on the phone, I take a walk. When I’m...
Matt SherifFeb 4, 20192 minHow IT can transform your businessIf you're a business owner, manager, or responsible for daily operations within a business, it's likely that you're constantly looking...