Fortinet's FortiGate is the new generation of secure gateways that enable enterprises of all sizes to obtain the highest levels of security and application level control over networked traffic. Built from the ground up by Fortinet, FortiGate systems start with a purpose-built hardware platform for unmatched performance. And by consolidating critical security technology and services into a truly integrated system, FortiGate delivers  more effective security, notable cost savings, and a smaller environmental footprint.


The Unified Threat Management market has emerged to address complex security challenges.

In order to solve the security problems for businesses and service providers, the Unified Threat Management (UTM) market has emerged. UTM devices incorporate firewall, intrusion prevention and gateway antivirus at a minimum. Many vendors have attempted to provide UTM capabilities through various implementations on the theme of UTM. Some vendors have re-packaged existing firewall and VPN offerings with antivirus and intrusion detection and/or prevention technologies from other vendors. Others have simply relabelled their existing network security products; which offer limited threat management capabilities across all three technology areas. More importantly, the act of simply cobbling together a UTM product can provide essential security services while maintaining performance ratings that meet the needs of business networks simply does not work. In order to address these challenges an effective UTM solution must deliver a network security platform comprised of robust and fully integrated security and networking functions. Protection must be provided against next generation application layer threats and offer centralized management from a single console, all without impaling the performance of the network.




The Fortinet Solution: Purpose-Built UTM Network Security Systems

Fortinet is a leading worldwide provider of Unified Threat Management (UTM) network security solutions. Fortinet supplies a comprehensive UTM solution comprised of the FortiGate™ network security platform, the FortiGuard™ security subscription service and a integrated suite of management, reporting and analysis products. Fortinet UTM solutions enable customers to cost-effectively defend against current and next generation threats without slowing down their networks. Fortinet UTM solutions are built from the ground up by Fortinet and offer truly integrated hardware, software and service for the best security and performance possible. All FortiGate hardware platforms feature FortiASIC™ processors, which provide hardware acceleration and dedicated processing power specifically for security services. FortiGate platforms also leverage the FortiOS™ security operating system to tightly integrated with the FortiASIC processors and other hardware to provide a comprehensive and high-performance array of fully integrated and propriety security and network functions.