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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Article Id 302355
Description This article describes that the FortiGuard Category-Based Filter does not appear in the web filter profile while using policy-based NGFW mode.
Scope FortiGate.
Solution

If the FortiGuard Category Based Filter does not appear in the web filter profile as follows:

 

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Check the NGFW mode under System-> Settings. It would be set to Policy Based.

 

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In case it is desired to access the Category-Based Filter from the web filter profile, change the NGFW mode to Profile-Based. Be cautious while proceeding with this step as it will delete all the firewall and security policies.

 

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Otherwise, if it is desired to continue using the Policy-Based mode, it is possible to access the Category-Based Filter in the concerned Policy under the URL category as follows:

 

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