How are registered devices characterized in relation to FortiAnalyzer?

Registered devices in FortiAnalyzer are characterized as devices authorized to store logs. This means that once a device has been registered with FortiAnalyzer, it gains the ability to send log data to the system and have that data stored for analysis and reporting purposes. This process involves establishing a trust relationship between the FortiAnalyzer and the registered device, enabling effective management and monitoring of logs, security incidents, and network activity.

In contrast, devices not allowed to store logs would be unregistered or unauthorized devices, which cannot send data to FortiAnalyzer. Unregistered devices do not have a valid status within the system, rendering them incapable of communication or data exchange. Similarly, devices that are not communicating with the system or have been unregistered would not fulfill the criteria for log storage and management within FortiAnalyzer. This clear distinction reinforces the importance of device registration for effective network security management and log retention.