Fortinet FortiProxy 4000E Content Analysis Service, 1-Year (FC1-10-XY4KE-160-02-12)

Web traffic proxied through the FortiProxy 4000E carries more than URLs; it carries files, downloads, and active content that signature-based filtering alone may not catch. The Content Analysis Service subscription (FC1-10-XY4KE-160-02-12) activates inline file inspection and sandboxing integration on the 4000E, enabling behavioral analysis of suspicious web-delivered files before they reach an endpoint. This annual renewal keeps that inspection capability active and receiving updated threat intelligence for one additional year.

Overview

Content Analysis Service extends the 4000E’s inspection capabilities beyond URL and application categorization. Standard antivirus scanning matches files against known malware signatures, but Content Analysis adds a deeper layer by enabling integration with Fortinet’s sandbox environment, where suspicious or unknown files from web traffic are submitted for behavioral analysis to detect threats that have no existing signature. The service also supports Virus Outbreak Protection for rapid response to newly identified malware strains. Sandboxing can target FortiSandbox Cloud or an on-premises FortiSandbox appliance depending on your configuration. For organizations that already run the 4000E’s core SWG bundle, Content Analysis is an additive subscription that covers the file-content inspection layer for downloads and streamed content transiting the proxy.

Who it suits

Content Analysis Service is best suited to organizations that use the FortiProxy 4000E as the inspection point for a large user population and need deeper assurance on web-delivered files than URL filtering and signature-based AV alone provide. Security teams concerned about zero-day file-based delivery mechanisms, particularly in sectors such as finance, defense, and critical infrastructure where document-based payloads are a common initial access vector, will find this subscription worth adding alongside the base SWG bundle. It complements the SWG Protection Renewal Subscription (FC1-10-XY4KE-514-02-12), which covers URL filtering, DNS, IPS, and AV; Content Analysis adds the sandboxing and behavioral inspection layer for files that clear initial signature checks.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

FC1-10-XY4KE-160-02-12 is sold and activated electronically with no physical media or hardware shipment involved. As a Fortinet Select Partner, DataCenter360.ca supplies this annual subscription alongside any other FortiProxy 4000E licenses you need, with worldwide e-delivery after order confirmation. This subscription is often purchased together with the SWG Protection Renewal and FortiGuard DLP to complete the 4000E’s outbound inspection stack. If you are renewing a full license set for your 4000E and want to confirm your current entitlements before placing the order, contact DataCenter360.ca first and we can help you check what is already registered on your serial number.

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