What is the role of SSL deep inspection in FortiSASE?

SSL deep inspection plays a crucial role in ensuring secure communication within the FortiSASE framework by enabling the monitoring and control of encrypted traffic. When organizations utilize SSL deep inspection, they can analyze encrypted packets to identify threats and enforce security policies for various applications, particularly SaaS cloud applications. This is essential because a significant portion of modern web traffic is encrypted, meaning that without SSL deep inspection, organizations may remain blind to potential security issues or misuse within SaaS applications.

Through this capability, FortiSASE can control the traffic going to and from SaaS applications, ensuring that only legitimate and compliant traffic is permitted, thereby enhancing overall security posture. This capability allows administrators to enforce policies, detect threats, and manage applications effectively within the cloud environment.