What is a ‘policy route’ in FortiGate?

A policy route in FortiGate is a rule used to direct traffic based on specific policies instead of relying solely on the traditional routing table. This capability allows network administrators to create more granular control over how traffic flows through the network. For instance, it enables routing decisions based on a combination of factors such as source address, destination address, service type, and even the application's identity.

This is particularly useful in environments where certain types of traffic need to be treated differently, or where traffic should be sent through a specific interface or VPN tunnel regardless of the general route that would be taken according to the standard routing table. This ability enhances flexibility and scalability in network management, allowing for customized traffic handling, which is essential in diverse and dynamic network environments.

The other options, while relating to network functionality, do not accurately define what a policy route is within the context of FortiGate. For example, monitoring user behavior pertains more to security features than traffic routing, prioritizing bandwidth is associated with Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms, and logging traffic pertains to analysis tools rather than routing directly.