Push updates
Push updates enable you to get immediate updates when new virus or intrusions have been discovered and new signatures are created. This ensures that when the latest signature is available it will be sent to the FortiGate.
When a push notification occurs, the FortiGuard server sends a notice to the FortiGate unit that there is a new signature definition file available. The FortiGate unit then initiates a download of the definition file, similar to the scheduled update.
To ensure maximum security for your network, you should have a scheduled update as well as enable the push update, in case an urgent signature is created, and your cycle of the updates only occurs weekly.
To enable push updates - web-based manager
1. Got to System > Config > FortiGuard.
2. Click the Expand Arrow for AV and IPS Options.
3. Select Allow Push Update.
4. Select Apply.
To enable push updates - CLI
config system autoupdate push-update
set status enable
end
See Also
• FortiGuard Services
• Antivirus and IPS
• Web filtering