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Fortinet is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting over 500,000 customers worldwide with advanced threat protection, network security, and managed services backed by 24 years of industry expertise.
Its integrated Security Fabric platform unifies networking and security across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments—helping organizations defend against evolving cyber threats while ensuring high performance and simplified security operations.
Next-generation firewall delivering integrated security, advanced threat inspection and high-performance networking across branch, data centre and cloud environments.
Unmatched Convergence: Fortinet unifies networking and security into one Security Fabric, reducing gaps and simplifying enterprise management.
AI-Driven Protection: FortiGuard Labs powered intelligence uses machine learning to detect and block unknown threats instantly.
Performance Leader: Custom SPU technology delivers higher throughput and lower latency than traditional CPU-based firewalls.
Broadest Portfolio: From endpoints to cloud, Fortinet ensures consistent cybersecurity protection across the widest product ecosystem.
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Fortinet: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raidefend Technologies an official Fortinet partner?
Yes, Raidefend is Fortinet partner supporting customers in the UAE and across GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait.
What is Fortinet and what does it offer?
Fortinet is a global cybersecurity leader providing network security, endpoint protection, cloud security, and security operations solutions. Its flagship product FortiGate NGFW is the world's most deployed firewall, with a broader portfolio including FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSIEM, FortiEDR, and SD-WAN all unified under the Fortinet Security Fabric.
What is FortiGate and why is it the industry's leading firewall?
FortiGate is Fortinet's Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) that combines traditional firewall capabilities with advanced security features including intrusion prevention (IPS), application control, web filtering, SSL inspection, antivirus, and VPN. It uses purpose-built security processors (SPUs) to deliver industry-leading performance without sacrificing protection making it the most deployed NGFW globally.
What is the difference between a traditional firewall and a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)?
A traditional firewall only inspects traffic based on ports and IP addresses. A Next-Generation Firewall like FortiGate performs deep packet inspection, identifying and controlling applications regardless of port or protocol. It adds layers like IPS, web filtering, SSL/TLS inspection, and application awareness providing far superior protection against modern threats.
What is Fortinet SD-WAN and how does it benefit businesses?
Fortinet SD-WAN integrates enterprise-grade networking with built-in NGFW security into a single solution. It intelligently routes traffic across multiple WAN connections (broadband, LTE, MPLS) based on real-time performance metrics — reducing costs, improving application performance, and eliminating the need for separate security devices at branch offices.
What is FortiGuard and how does it protect our organization?
FortiGuard is Fortinet's AI-powered threat intelligence and research division that continuously updates all Fortinet products with real-time protection against emerging threats. It monitors global threat activity 24/7, delivering automatic security updates covering antivirus signatures, IPS patterns, web filtering databases, and application control definitions.
Can Fortinet protect our cloud environments and remote workforce?
Yes. Fortinet offers comprehensive cloud security through FortiGate VM deployments on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, FortiCASB for cloud application security, and FortiSASE for cloud-delivered security. Remote workers are protected via FortiClient with built-in VPN, endpoint protection, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) capabilities.
Does Fortinet support Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)?
Yes. Fortinet's ZTNA solution provides identity-based access control that verifies every user and device before granting access to applications whether on-premises or in the cloud. It replaces traditional VPN with a more secure, granular access model that continuously validates trust, reducing the risk of lateral movement inside your network.
How does FortiGate handle SSL/TLS encrypted traffic inspection?
FortiGate performs full SSL/TLS deep inspection to detect threats hidden within encrypted traffic which accounts for over 80% of web traffic today. It decrypts, inspects, and re-encrypts traffic in real time using dedicated hardware processors, ensuring threats embedded in HTTPS sessions are caught without significantly impacting network performance.
What is FortiAnalyzer and why do organizations need it?
11. What is FortiAnalyzer and why do organizations need it? FortiAnalyzer is Fortinet's centralized log management, analytics, and reporting platform. It collects logs from all Fortinet devices across your network, providing deep security analytics, compliance reporting, incident investigation tools, and real-time dashboards giving security teams the visibility they need to detect threats faster and meet regulatory requirements.
Is Fortinet suitable for SMEs or only large enterprises?
Fortinet caters to organizations of all sizes. Compact FortiGate models (40F, 60F, 80F) deliver enterprise-grade security at affordable price points for SMEs, while high-performance chassis-based models serve large enterprises and service providers handling millions of connections simultaneously.
How does Fortinet help with regulatory compliance in the GCC region?
Fortinet's comprehensive logging, reporting, and access control capabilities support major GCC compliance frameworks including UAE NESA, Saudi NCA, SAMA, Qatar NIA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and GDPR. FortiAnalyzer provides ready-made compliance reports and audit trails, significantly reducing time and effort required for regulatory audits.
What VPN options does FortiGate support?
FortiGate supports multiple VPN technologies to meet different connectivity needs:
IPsec VPN — High-performance site-to-site and remote access tunnels
SSL VPN — Browser-based or full tunnel client access for remote workers
ZTNA — Application-level Zero Trust access replacing traditional VPN
GRE over IPsec — Advanced routing for complex network architectures
Why choose Raidefend Technologies as your Fortinet partner in UAE and GCC?
Raidefend Technologies brings certified Fortinet expertise combined with deep regional knowledge of UAE and GCC network environments, compliance requirements, and industry-specific security challenges. We provide end-to-end services including network assessment, FortiGate sizing, deployment, configuration, ongoing support, ensuring your Fortinet investment delivers maximum protection and value