Use Cases
Perimeter Protection
Protect networks from malicious traffic, guard against file-based threats, block web-based
attacks, and secure applications and data with natively integrated FortiGuard AIPowered
Security Services
Inspect and control incoming and outgoing traffic based on defined security policies
Perform real-time SSL inspection (including TLS 1.3 ) with full visibility into users, devices, and
applications across the attack surface
Accelerate performance, protection, and energy efficiency with Fortinets patented SPU with
converged security and networking technologies
Secure SD-WAN
FortiGate enables best-of-breed WAN edge with integrated SDWAN, WAN optimization,
security, and unified management from a single FortiOS operating system
FortiGate, built on a patented SDWAN-based ASIC, delivers faster application identification
to avoid delays in accessing applications and accelerates overlay performance regardless of
location
Enhances hybrid working with a comprehensive SASE solution by integrating cloud-delivered
SDWAN with security service edge (SSE)
Achieves operational efficiencies at any scale through automation, deep analytics, and self
healing
Secure Branch
The Fortinet Security Fabric platform enables FortiGate NGFWs to automatically discover and
secure IoT devices for faster branch onboarding
Fully integrated with FortiSwitch secure Ethernet switches and FortiAP access points,
FortiGate easily extends security to WAN, LAN, and WLAN at branch offices for unified
protection and reliable connectivity
FortiGate and Fortinet products work seamlessly with FortiManager to centralize visibility and
simplify management across locations for IT teams
FortiGate HA support ensures continuous network protection and minimizes downtime in the
event of hardware failures or network disruptions
Universal ZTNA
Control access to applications no matter where the user is and no matter where the application
is hosted for universal application of access policies.
Provide extensive authentications, checks, and enforce policy prior to granting application
access every time
Agent-based access with FortiClient or agentless access via proxy portal for guest or BYOD
FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services
FortiGuard AIPowered Security Services is part of Fortinets layered defense and tightly
integrated into our FortiGate NGFWs and other products. Infused with the latest threat
intelligence from FortiGuard Labs, these services protect organizations against modern attack
vectors and threats, including zero-day and sophisticated AI-powered attacks.
Network and file security
Network and file security services protect against network and file-based threats. With over
18, 000 signatures, our industry-leading intrusion prevention system (IPS) uses AI/ML models
for deep packet/SSL inspection, detecting and blocking malicious content, and applying virtual
patches for newly discovered vulnerabilities. Anti-malware protection defends against both
known and unknown file-based threats, combining antivirus and sandboxing for multi-layered
security. Application control improves security compliance and provides real-time visibility into
applications and usage.
Web/DNS security
Web/DNS security services protect against DNS-based attacks, malicious URLs (including
those in emails), and botnet communications. DNS filtering blocks the full spectrum of DNS
based attacks while URL filtering uses a database of over 300 million URLs to identify and
block malicious links. Meanwhile, IP reputation and anti-botnet services guard against botnet
activity and DDoS attacks. FortiGuard Labs blocks over 500 million malicious/phishing/
spam URLs weekly, and blocks 32, 000 botnet command-and-control attempts every minute,
demonstrating the robust protection offered through Fortinet.