FortiGate-VM NGFW Features
Security - Unified Threat Management (6)
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Antivirus
Tools to protect a system from viruses by scanning and quarantining any threats.
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Whitelists
The ability to green light a specific URL or system to bypass the scanning process.
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Antispam Filtering
Tools to prevent spam emails and other spam from entering the network.
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Content Filtering
Tools to filter specific content based on the MME type or file extension.
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Web Filtering
Tools to block certain websites from being viewed by those in a network.
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Firewall
Tools to block off a network or system from outside networks or systems to protect the data within.
Administration (16)
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Reports & Analytics
The ability to digest a large amount of data into visual representations and analytics.
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Dashboard
The ability to view a large amount of data in one place using customizable widgets.
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Compliance
Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards.
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Administration Console -
Provides a centralized console for administation tasks and unified control.
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API / integrations
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.
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Policy Management
Provides network security features to customize network access rules, workflows, and compliance requirements.
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Logging and Reporting
Captures logs for all firewall functions, storing information, incidents, and activity for user reference and analysis.
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Application Gateway
Application-level proxy that applies security mechanisms to connect clients to applications while concealing client network and computers.
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Concurrent Sessions
Determines the number of connections a firewall is able to track and facilitate securely.
Uptime Reporting
Track the availability time for a designated network or website over a given period of time
Web Traffic Reporting
Collect and analyze traffic data about website visitors
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Access Management
Control and manage access to company resources
Incident Management
Manage and track all disruptions and incidents
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Remote Monitoring & Management
Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications
Prevention (4)
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Intrusion Prevention
Enforces security paramaters to prevent unauthorized access.
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Firewall
Protects servers, data center infrastructure and information from a variety of attacks and malware threats.
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Encryption
Provide some level of encryption of information, protecting sensitive data while it exists within the data center.
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Security hardening
Facilitates system and network security by identifying and remediating vulnerabilities
Detection (3)
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Intrusion Detection
Detects unauthorized access and use of privileged systems.
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Security Monitoring
Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering.
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Anti-Malware / Malware Detection
Provides multiple techniques and information sources to alert users of malware occurrences.
Monitoring (6)
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Load Balancing
Monitors traffic and distribute resources and scales infrastructure workloads to match traffic.
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Continuous Analysis
Constantly monitors traffic and activity. Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering.
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Intrusion Prevention
Enforces security paramaters to prevent unauthorized access.
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Intrusion Detection
Detects unauthorized access and use of privileged systems.
Intrusion Detection System
Identify and alert about security breaches by third parties
Intrusion Prevention System
System that monitors network traffic to prevent malicious activity.
Functionality (6)
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Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Provides a virtualized network for client network to mask identity, location, and other sensitive information.
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Antivirus
Provides malware protection capabilities in addition to traditional firewall barrier technology.
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URL Filtering
Provides access control tools to categorize and block traffic and match traffic to firewall policies.
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Availability
Deploys firewall(s) configured in sync to prevent network failure and provide business continuity.
IP Filtering
Control or restrict network traffic based on the source and destination of IP addresses, protocols and ports.
Content Filtering
Control or restrict access to web content or applications
Generative AI (2)
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AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall (1)
AI Firewall
Utilizes AI to monitor network traffic, identify anomalies, and block attacks.
Agentic AI - Firewall Software (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
AI/Machine Learning
Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data
Additional Functionality (33)
Spam Blocker
Filters used to determine different types of malware threats
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Network Monitoring
Tracks and makes accessible data on the health of servers and other network components.
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Anti Spam
Techniques to prevent and filter unwanted or unsolicited email spam from reaching a user's inbox
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Hardware Integration
Hardware components included as part of the software system
Summary Reports
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Server Monitoring
Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures
Two-Factor Authentication
Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user
Log Access
Collection, search, and analysis of access logs and audit logs
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Multi-Location
Manage and support multiple locations
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Behavior Tracking
Track visitors'/audience's responses across web pages and other optimized content
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Event Logs
A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process
Vulnerability Scanning
Discover patch statuses and vulnerabilities
Risk Alerts
Notifying as a warning or reminder of a potential or imminent hazard
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Dashboard Creation
Creation and customization of dashboards
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user



