FortiGate
FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
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Description

This article explains how to strengthen SSL ciphers when using FortiOS.


Scope

FortiOS v4.0 and above.
FortiOS v4.0 MR3 and above for SSL offload and Wan Optimization.


Solution

To strengthen HTTPS access to the FortiGate connect to the CLI and run the following commands:
config system global
set strong-crypto enable
end
To strengthen SSL VPN ciphers run the following commands on the CLI:
config vpn ssl settings
set sslv2 disable
set sslv3 enable
set algorithm high
end
Use FortiOS v4.0 MR3 and above to run these commands for SSL offload and Wan Optimization.