What is Fortinet?
Fortinet's FortiGate next-generation firewalls run its FortiOS operating system and are managed individually or centrally through the Security Fabric architecture, which links firewalls, switches, access points and cloud services under shared policy and telemetry. The portfolio also includes SD-WAN on FortiGate appliances and Fortinet Secure SASE for remote and branch connectivity. Form factor (hardware, virtual or cloud-delivered) and the security subscriptions attached to it are separate purchasing decisions.
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Sources checked 27 September 2026: FortiGate NGFW, Fortinet documentation.
FortinetCybersecurityNetwork security appliances built around FortiOS and Security Fabric
Key capabilities
- FortiGate NGFW: Hardware, virtual or cloud firewalls running FortiOS.
- Security Fabric: Shared policy and visibility across Fortinet firewalls, switches and access points.
- SD-WAN and SASE: Branch and remote-access connectivity options built on the same platform.
A pilot should test real traffic against the intended security subscription bundle and confirm how FortiManager or FortiCloud handles policy and incident visibility, since Fortinet does not publish list prices and quotes vary by bundle and term.
“Network security appliances built around FortiOS and Security Fabric”
Technical details
- Access
- Web platform
- Source model
- Commercial
- Founded
- 2000
- Pricing model
- Contact sales
- API
- Available
- Website
- www.fortinet.com ↗
What to verify
Start from the users, systems and operating responsibilities the tool needs to support.
- Confirm current features, licensing and support terms.
- Validate deployment, data location and access control.
- Test integrations, exports and recovery workflows.
Reviews of Fortinet
Comprehensive security ecosystem4/5 starsFortinet's Security Fabric gives us visibility across our entire network. FortiGate firewalls are performant and the integration between products is the main advantage over point solutions. The licensing model can be confusing but the security capabilities are top-tier.
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