Fortigate Cloud Firewall

Fortigate Cloud Firewall was developed by Fortinet to address the growing need for cloud-based security solutions. It was introduced to provide comprehensive threat protection, secure connectivity, and centralized management for networks. The solution integrated firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, and web filtering to protect data and applications while simplifying network security operations.

Strengths of Fortigate Cloud Firewall include comprehensive threat protection, centralized management, and integration with other Fortinet products. Weaknesses may involve complexity in configuration and potential cost for smaller enterprises. Competitors include Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, and Check Point CloudGuard.

A Fortigate Cloud Firewall expert must have skills in network security, firewall configuration, VPN setup, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS). Proficiency with FortiOS, Fortinet's operating system, and experience in managing and configuring FortiGate devices are crucial. Knowledge of cloud platforms and integration with cloud services is also essential.