What is the primary purpose of the Optimized Fabric Transfer Protocol (OFTP) over SSL?

The primary purpose of the Optimized Fabric Transfer Protocol (OFTP) over SSL is to encrypt log communication. This is crucial for ensuring that sensitive data, including logs and other communications, are securely transmitted over networks, protecting them from unauthorized access or tampering. By employing SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), OFTP provides an encrypted channel, which safeguards the integrity and confidentiality of the log data exchanged between Fortinet devices and the FortiAnalyzer.

This encryption process is vital in environments where data privacy is a concern, as it prevents potential eavesdropping during transmission. While other choices mention logging, data compression, and device authentication, these do not represent the core functionality provided by OFTP over SSL. The primary focus is on securing the communication channel rather than the actions on the data itself or the devices involved.