Fortinet has released FortiOS 7.6.7 (build 3704) — a maintenance update for the 7.6 branch that packs in meaningful security, performance, and feature enhancements. If you’re running FortiGate hardware on 7.6.x, this one’s worth your attention.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new.
One of the most notable additions in 7.6.7 is WebSocket inspection across UTM modules. DLP, AV, IPS, and File Filter can now detect and block threats, sensitive data, and restricted files transmitted over WebSocket connections. As more enterprise apps rely on persistent WebSocket channels, this closes a real gap in coverage for organizations using Fortinet’s security profiles.
Three hardware-focused enhancements land for NP7-based FortiGate models:
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You can now use SCIM groups directly in firewall policies — no more local group mapping workarounds. This simplifies identity-based access control considerably for organizations using SCIM-provisioned directories. As a bonus, IPsec VPN authorization can now match certificate SAN fields against SCIM user attributes for streamlined authentication.
The Security Fabric gets a quality-of-life improvement: a new Firmware Upgrade Complete automation stitch and trigger replace the older notification, with improved email clarity. Small thing — but useful when managing multi-unit environments or FortiManager-driven upgrades.
Several LAN Edge improvements round out the release, including WiFi 7 MLO (Multi-Link Operation) support on FortiAP Local Standalone VAPs for FortiAPK models. Dynamic VLAN and VLAN Pooling can now be enabled simultaneously in RADIUS-authenticated VAPs, and VLAN pool entries can now span multiple WTP groups for more flexible enterprise wireless deployments.
7.6.7 is a recommended update if you’re on the 7.6.x branch, particularly for environments that rely on UTM security profiles, NP7-based hardware, or SCIM-integrated identity. As with any firmware update, review the official release notes and test in a lab or staging environment before rolling out to production.
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