What is the role of web filtering in FortiGate?

Web filtering in FortiGate plays a vital role in controlling user access to websites. It involves categorizing and regulating the types of web content that users can access over the network. By applying web filtering policies, organizations can ensure that users are restricted from visiting harmful or inappropriate sites, which can mitigate risks such as malware infections, data breaches, or inappropriate content exposure. This functionality is critical for maintaining security and productivity within an organization.

While enhancing bandwidth speed, managing network hardware, and monitoring user activity logs are important aspects of network management and security, they do not directly relate to the core function of web filtering. Web filtering is primarily focused on access control, which directly impacts user behavior regarding internet usage.