Fortinet FortiGate-800 manual Introduction, Flexibility demanded by large enterprises

FortiGate-800 Installation and Configuration Guide Version 2.50

Introduction

FortiGate Antivirus Firewalls support network-based deployment of application-level services, including antivirus protection and full-scan content filtering. FortiGate Antivirus Firewalls improve network security, reduce network misuse and abuse, and help you use communications resources more efficiently without compromising the performance of your network. FortiGate Antivirus Firewalls are ICSA-certified for firewall, IPSec, and antivirus services.

The FortiGate Antivirus Firewall is a dedicated easily managed security device that delivers a full suite of capabilities that include:

•application-level services such as virus protection and content filtering,

•network-level services such as firewall, intrusion detection, VPN, and traffic shaping.

The FortiGate Antivirus Firewall uses Fortinet’s Accelerated Behavior and Content Analysis System (ABACAS™) technology, which leverages breakthroughs in chip design, networking, security, and content analysis. The unique ASIC-based architecture analyzes content and behavior in real-time, enabling key applications to be deployed right at the network edge, where they are most effective at protecting your networks. The FortiGate series complements existing solutions, such as host- based antivirus protection, and enables new applications and services while greatly lowering costs for equipment, administration, and maintenance.

The FortiGate-800 model provides the
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With high throughput, a total of 8 network

connections (4 user-defined), 802.1Q VLAN support, and stateful failover HA, the FortiGate-800 is the choice for mission critical applications. The flexibility, reliability, and easy management of the FortiGate-800 makes it a natural choice for enterprise applications.

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