Superior Threat Protection: FortiGate NGFWs are powered by Fortinet’s custom-built Security Processing Units (SPUs) and backed by FortiGuard Labs, a global threat intelligence and research organization. This combination provides real-time, AI-powered security services that proactively block both known and unknown threats, including malware, viruses, and intrusions. 

Deep Packet Inspection (DPI): Unlike traditional firewalls that only inspect network headers, FortiGate’s DPI technology examines the actual content of every data packet. This allows it to identify and block threats that may be hiding within legitimate-looking traffic, including encrypted SSL/TLS sessions.

Application Control & Visibility: Gain granular control over your network traffic. FortiGate NGFWs can identify thousands of applications and enforce policies based on them, ensuring that business-critical applications get the bandwidth they need while blocking or restricting risky or non-essential applications. 

Integrated SD-WAN: FortiGate firewalls come with built-in Secure SD-WAN capabilities, offering a unified solution for networking and security. This allows you to simplify your network architecture, reduce costs, and improve the user experience for cloud and SaaS applications.

Single-Pane-of-Glass Management: Fortinet’s Security Fabric allows you to manage all your FortiGate devices and other security products from a single, intuitive platform. This centralized management simplifies policy enforcement, provides a holistic view of your security posture, and automates responses to threats across your entire network.