# Overview and Features

## What is FortiGate?

FortiGate is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) that delivers industry-leading enterprise security with full visibility and threat protection.

<figure><img src="https://2552920303-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FuJUxIN0PRPkMbdy1Jy0u%2Fuploads%2FGsqwHsGYRrY7KgCjdz5q%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=95d667f0-90ee-485b-a622-9ded80fb7180" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Benefits of Using FortiGate

**Using FortiGate, organizations can achieve:**

* Ultra-fast security throughout their network
* A consistent real-time defense
* An excellent user experience
* Operational efficiency and automated workflows

<figure><img src="https://2552920303-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FuJUxIN0PRPkMbdy1Jy0u%2Fuploads%2FnuQUHmpaRMjlj2JaMadN%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=21781d87-68d3-4b46-8525-bd453c145735" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## FortiGate Platform Structure

The FortiGate platform adds strength without compromising flexibility, through combining several key elements: FortiGuard Subscription Services, security features, the FortiOS operating system, and security processing units (SPUs). FortiGate can also integrate with other Fortinet products.

<figure><img src="https://2552920303-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FuJUxIN0PRPkMbdy1Jy0u%2Fuploads%2FqPGL7YeHrdCCUK0raDWD%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=061c97fa-dfb0-4c42-9b32-5c811846f368" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## FortiGate Models

There are many different FortiGate models, ranging from entry-level hardware appliances to high-end appliances. FortiGate-VM, a virtual appliance, offers the same protection as the physical appliances for public and private cloud. This ensures that FortiGate can fit seamlessly into your environment.

<figure><img src="https://2552920303-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FuJUxIN0PRPkMbdy1Jy0u%2Fuploads%2FYZqq5kU1rI1r4AZwI5eT%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ca5ced73-b787-4b50-9bf6-eae4c10c72bf" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## FortiGate Features

FortiGate offers a variety of features to protect and secure your network. These features include the following:

* Firewall authentication, both local and remote
* VPNs
* Security scanning such as antivirus, web filtering, and application control
* Monitoring and logging

<figure><img src="https://2552920303-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FuJUxIN0PRPkMbdy1Jy0u%2Fuploads%2FUtvTv1WsuOtRgUwUs2f9%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b822bf81-0f27-45f3-93d1-dcc34afd8fc7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## FortiGate Labs

To stay up-to-date with the changing threat landscape, FortiGate devices can receive updates through FortiGuard Security Services, powered by FortiGuard Labs.

Founded in 2002, FortiGuard Labs is Fortinet’s elite cybersecurity threat intelligence and research organization.\
Partnering with law enforcement agencies, government organizations, and security vendor alliances worldwide to fight emerging global security risks.

## Features of FortiGate Labs

FortiGuard labs maintain real-time threat intelligence and innovative prevention tactics and tools across the Fortinet Security Fabric in three key categories:

• Trusted machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) that stop unknown threats faster.

• Real-time threat protection to provide a proactive security posture.

• Threat hunting and outbreak alerts, that allow for faster remediation.