FortiGate-as-a-Service (FGaaS) is a comprehensive service that includes both FortiGate-as-a-Service (Firewall) and FortiManager-as-a-Service (Management), delivering enterprise-grade security, centralized management, and automation directly from the cloud. FGaaS provides advanced FortiGate NGFW security, enabling organizations to deploy it as an SD-WAN hub, wireless LAN controller, and to secure OT environments while inspecting and securing all traffic - powered by FortiOS. FMGaaS enhances security operations with single-pane management and provisioning, Fabric automation and monitoring, visibility, and troubleshooting.
Both services integrate seamlessly with the Fortinet Security Fabric, leveraging automation-driven network operations and advanced security architectures. Hosted in Fortinet-managed data centers, FGaaS includes FortiGuard services, IPs, and guaranteed bandwidth.
Predictable cost and savings
FGaaS transitions traditional capital expenditures (CapEx) to a more predictable operational expense (OpEx) model, enabling organizations to avoid significant upfront hardware costs and enjoy a consistent, monthly billing structure. This model lowers initial costs, allowing resources to be redirected toward strategic initiatives, and reduces ongoing maintenance expenses as Fortinet handles all hardware upkeep and upgrades. Additionally, operating expenses may be eligible for fiscal deductions, providing further financial advantages. This predictable cost structure ensures that organizations can maintain robust network security without the unpredictability of traditional purchasing, backed by the flexibility to adapt or cancel services seamlessly, enhancing overall operational agility and financial management.
ASIC technology
FGaaS incorporates cutting-edge ASIC technology in FortiGates, setting a new industry standard for efficiency and performance in network security. This proprietary technology enables FortiGates to handle more traffic with lower latency, offering enhanced throughput and better overall security performance compared to traditional CPU-based solutions. By utilizing ASICs, FortiGates not only increases the speed and accuracy of threat detection and prevention but also significantly reduces power consumption, supporting your sustainability goals. This combination of high performance and energy efficiency ensures that organizations can enjoy robust, scalable security without the operational overhead, aligning with the demands of dynamic business environments and contributing to a lower total cost of ownership.
AI-powered FortiGuard security services
FGaaS offers a robust, secure networking approach by integrating advanced SD-WAN networking capabilities with the next-generation NFGW firewall, which is all powered by FortiOS. This seamless integration ensures consistent security enforcement across flexible perimeters, enhancing protection for applications, users, and data regardless of location. FGaaS provides rapid access to dedicated FortiGate hardware, available in various sizes and hosted in Fortinet data centers, enabling customers to create scalable and flexible security solutions. For organizations requiring high availability, FGaaS supports the configuration of HA clusters using identical FortiGate models to ensure uninterrupted service. Additionally, the Fortinet Security Fabric enhances these capabilities by interconnecting discrete security solutions into a cohesive whole, offering broad protection and visibility across all network segments and devices. On-demand FortiGuard services further bolsters this offering by providing AI-powered security capabilities tailored to protect content, web traffic, devices, and users with easy service registration, upgrades, and auto-renewals, simplifying the management of security services.
Business continuity
FGaaS ensures rapid deployment and enhanced business continuity for your network security infrastructure. With FGaaS, there is no delay due to shipping or the need for on-site technical setup, as the service offers fully automated, instant activation of FortiGate(s). This fast time to value is complemented by robust high-availability (HA) options that enhance resilience, available in both active/passive configurations to meet varying business needs. Customizable IP bandwidth options ranging from 100M to 10G allow enterprises to scale their network capabilities based on demand, further supporting continuous business operations without interruptions.
Scalability
When provided as a service, FortiGate appliances enable enterprises to scale their network security infrastructure dynamically based on demand. This flexibility is crucial for coping with varying traffic volumes, rapid business expansion, or temporary scaling needs, during product launches or promotional periods. Since the service provider manages the hardware, scaling up does not require significant lead times for purchasing and deploying new appliances.
Zero-touch provisioning
FGaaS offers executives the compelling advantage of zero-touch provisioning, ensuring rapid deployment and immediate operational readiness of firewalls without the traditional logistical challenges. With fully automated instance availability in minutes, there's no waiting for device shipments or the need for on-site technical setups, greatly accelerating the time to value. This seamless deployment is supported by options for high availability (HA) configurations, both active and passive, to bolster network resilience. Additionally, FGaaS allows for flexible IP bandwidth configurations from 100M to 10G, tailoring the service to meet the specific throughput requirements of your organization. This streamlined, efficient provisioning and configuration process enhances network agility and significantly reduces the time and effort required to improve network security capabilities.
