How To Bypass Fortiguard - Intrusion Prevention - Access Blocked

To bypass a FortiGuard Intrusion Prevention (IPS) block, you generally need to either change how your traffic is routed (as a user) or adjust the security policy (as an administrator). For Users (Accessing Blocked Content)

If you are managing the FortiGate and a legitimate site is being blocked, follow these steps to allow access:

Report to Your IT Department: If you're within an organization and believe that the website is necessary for your work or studies, report the issue to your IT department. They can assess the situation and possibly whitelist the website or provide an alternative solution. To bypass a FortiGuard Intrusion Prevention (IPS) block,

Understanding Fortiguard Intrusion Prevention

For advanced users or those with administrative privileges, here are some general insights: Always ensure you have the authority to make

Check for VPN: Some organizations and ISPs use VPNs to secure their connections. If you have access to a VPN and it's allowed by your organization or ISP, using a VPN might help you bypass Fortiguard restrictions.

Enter the URL of the site and assign it to a custom or existing category that is permitted on your network. 3. Submit a Recategorization Request to Fortinet Web-Based Proxies : You can access blocked sites

• Always ensure you have the authority to make changes to network settings.
• Keep in mind the purpose of web filtering is to protect against threats.

Web-Based Proxies: You can access blocked sites by visiting a proxy website like Proxysite or Whoer, which fetches the content for you .