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Reports
The FortiLog unit collates information collected from device log files and presents the
information in tables and graphs. There are over 130 different reports, in 11
categories. The reports provide detailed information on the type of traffic, attacks and
preventative actions occurred during a specific period on your network. For a full list of
report types see
“Appendix A: Log Report Types” on page 113 .
Using reports you can:
• manage your network more effectively and to make informed decisions.
• view the network usage and security information.
• discover and address vulnerabilities across dispersed device installations.
• minimize the effort required to monitor and maintain acceptable user policies,
identify attack patterns and prevent attacks.
• monitor Internet surfing patterns for compliance with company policy.
• identify visitors to your web site for potential customers.
Reports are available in multiple file formats including HTML, PDF, RTF and
ASCII text.
This chapter describes:
• Creating and generating a report
• Viewing reports
• Vulnerability reports
Creating and generating a report
To generate a report, begin by creating and saving a report configuration. You can
use this report configuration for a scheduled report or for generating reports on
demand.
To create a report
1 Go to Reports > Config.
2 Select New and enter a name for the report.
Note: In Passive mode, the FortiLog unit does not receive logs or generate reports. To create
reports the FortiLog unit must be set to Active mode.