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FortiGate-VM Overview

FortiGate-VM is a full-featured FortiGate packaged as a virtual appliance. It is ideal for enforcing virtual traffic on leading cloud platforms, providing robust security features such as firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention system (IPS) in a virtual environment. FortiGate-VM ensures comprehensive protection and control over virtualized network traffic.

Key Features​

  • Full-Featured Security: Includes firewall, VPN, IPS, and other security features.
  • Virtual Appliance: Designed for virtual environments, supporting leading cloud platforms.
  • Scalability: Easily scalable to meet the needs of growing virtual environments.
  • Comprehensive Protection: Provides robust security to protect against a wide range of threats.
  • Cloud Integration: Ideal for enforcing security policies in cloud environments.

Tech Stack​

FortiGate VM 7.0.1​

  • FortiGate VM 7.0.1: A full-featured FortiGate packaged as a virtual appliance. It is ideal for enforcing virtual traffic on leading cloud platforms, providing robust security features such as firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention system (IPS) in a virtual environment.

Key Benefits​

  • Enhanced Security: FortiGate VM provides advanced security features to protect virtual environments.
  • Cloud Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with leading cloud platforms.
  • Scalable Solution: Scales easily to meet the demands of growing virtual networks.
  • Comprehensive Threat Protection: Protects against a wide range of cyber threats with features like IPS and VPN.

Getting Started with FortiGate-VM​

  1. Deploying FortiGate-VM: Deploy the FortiGate-VM virtual appliance on your chosen cloud platform.
  2. Configuring FortiGate-VM: Access the FortiGate-VM interface to configure security policies, firewall rules, and other settings.
  3. Setting Up VPN: Configure VPN settings to secure connections between remote sites and users.
  4. Enabling IPS: Enable and configure the intrusion prevention system to detect and block threats.
  5. Monitoring and Management: Use the FortiGate-VM dashboard to monitor network traffic, security events, and system performance.

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