Central Management

What is Central Management?

Fortinet Central Management is a comprehensive solution designed to simplify and centralize the management of Fortinet security devices and systems across an organization’s network. It provides a unified platform for administrators to manage, configure, monitor, and maintain a wide range of Fortinet products, such as firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and endpoint protection solutions. This centralization ensures consistent policy enforcement, seamless updates, and simplified operational management, reducing the complexity of overseeing distributed infrastructures.

Fortinet Central Management is powered by tools like FortiManager and FortiCloud, which offer both on-premises and cloud-based deployment options, providing flexibility to suit the needs of businesses of all sizes. With a centralized dashboard, administrators gain complete visibility into the performance, status, and security of all connected devices, enabling real-time monitoring and faster decision-making. The system also supports automation, allowing for zero-touch provisioning and streamlined policy deployment across multiple locations.

Key features of Fortinet Central Management include role-based access control, log aggregation, and compliance reporting, which enhance security and simplify audits. By integrating with Fortinet's Security Fabric, it provides a unified view of an organization’s entire security infrastructure, improving overall threat detection and response capabilities. Fortinet Central Management helps businesses optimize network security, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure consistent security policies across diverse network environments.

Features & Benefits

Fortinet Central Management provides a unified platform for managing security devices, simplifying operations and ensuring consistent policy enforcement. It enhances visibility, efficiency, and scalability across distributed and complex networks.

By integrating with the Fortinet Security Fabric, it delivers real-time monitoring, centralized control, and adaptive threat response. This empowers organizations to streamline administration while maintaining a strong and proactive security posture.

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