FortiGate: Next-Generation Firewall Overview
FortiGate next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) utilize purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence services from AI-powered FortiGuard Labs to deliver top-rated protection and high-performance inspection of clear-text and encrypted traffic. NGFWs reduce cost and complexity with full visibility into applications, users, and networks, while providing best-of-breed security. As an integral part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, FortiGate firewalls communicate within Fortinet’s comprehensive portfolio as well as with third-party security solutions in multivendor environments to share threat intelligence and improve security posture.