Network Security

Fortinet – Integrated and Scalable Network Security Built for Zero Trust

Fortinet – Integrated and Scalable Network Security Built for Zero Trust

Fortinet delivers enterprise-grade network security built around its flagship product: the FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall. With a tightly integrated ecosystem—from secure switches and access points to SD-WAN and cloud-delivered threat intelligence—Fortinet helps businesses of all sizes build resilient, zero-trust networks with unified management and unmatched performance.

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FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

FortiGate NGFWs combine deep security inspection with high-performance throughput and broad visibility across the entire network. Powered by FortiOS and FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence, FortiGate is ideal for protecting edge, campus, data center, and cloud environments.

Core Features:
● Advanced IPS/IDS and Deep Packet Inspection
● AI-driven threat detection via FortiGuard Services
● Built-in Secure SD-WAN
● SSL/TLS inspection & application control
● Integrated ZTNA & VPN
● Cloud, virtual, and hardware appliance deployment

FortiGate Firewall Models & Sizing Guide

Model
 Ideal For Firewall Throughput Suggested Users
FortiGate 40F / 60F Small Offices / Branch 1–1.5 Gbps Up to 50 users
FortiGate 80F /
100F 		Midsize Business 2–3 Gbps 50–200 users
FortiGate 200F /
400F 		Large Business / HQ 5–20 Gbps 200–1,000 users
FortiGate 600F /
1000F 		Data Centers 40–100 Gbps 1,000–10,000+
users
FortiGate VM
Series 		Virtualized / Cloud
Environments 		Varies Cloud-native
workloads

Built-in Secure SD-WAN

Every FortiGate includes Secure SD-WAN capabilities to connect branches, reduce WAN costs, and improve application performance.

Key SD-WAN Features:

● Intelligent link failover and load balancing
● Application-aware traffic steering
● Performance SLAs & WAN optimization
● Centralized management via FortiManager

Best For:

● Distributed businesses
● Cloud-connected branches
● MPLS replacement

FortiLink & FortiSwitch – Unified Security & Network Management

FortiSwitch is a secure, scalable switch series that integrates natively with FortiGate firewalls through FortiLink, enabling unified policy enforcement across wired and wireless networks.

Benefits of FortiSwitch:
● Secure switching for edge, access, and aggregation layers
● Centralized configuration from FortiGate
● Simplified VLAN and segmentation setup
● Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support

 

Switch Model
 Use Case Ports PoE Support
FortiSwitch 108E Small offices 8 Yes
FortiSwitch 124F Edge Access 24 Yes
FortiSwitch 148F Enterprise
Access 		48 Yes
FortiSwitch 424D Aggregation 48 + 10G uplinks Optional

FortiAP – Secure Wireless Access Points

FortiAP delivers secure Wi-Fi access managed via FortiGate or FortiCloud.
Supports WPA3, guest isolation, rogue AP detection, and Zero Trust policies.
Best For: Secure campus Wi-Fi, retail environments, educational institutions

FortiExtender – 4G/5G WAN Connectivity

FortiExtender adds LTE/5G failover and primary WAN connectivity, ideal for branches or
remote deployments.
Key Uses:
● SD-WAN backup
● WAN diversity
● Remote site uplink

FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer – Centralized Control & Visibility

● FortiManager: Configure and deploy policies across thousands of Fortinet devices
● FortiAnalyzer: Collects logs, provides threat analytics and compliance reports
Best For: Large enterprises, MSPs, and multi-site organizations

Fortinet Network Security by Business Size

Business Size
 Recommended Devices Use Case
Small Office (up to 50
users) 		FortiGate 40F/60F + FortiSwitch
108E 		Secure branch with unified
wired/wireless access
Mid Business
(50–200 users) 		FortiGate 80F/100F + FortiSwitch
124F + FortiAP 		Secure main office with internal
segmentation
Large Enterprise
(200–1,000+ users) 		FortiGate 400F+ + FortiSwitch
148F/424D + FortiExtender 		Hybrid cloud protection, remote
access, HA setup
Datacenter / Global
Enterprise 		FortiGate 1000F, VM Series +
FortiManager 		Carrier-grade throughput with
full automation & analytics

Why Choose Fortinet?

Fully Integrated Security Fabric – Combine firewall, switching, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, ZTNA,
and EDR
● One Console – FortiOS and FortiManager unify the entire infrastructure
● AI/ML-Powered Protection – Real-time threat intel from FortiGuard Labs
● Cloud-Ready – Native integration with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
● Zero Trust Architecture – Built-in ZTNA policies, user/device identity enforcement
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