FortiGate-as-a-Service (FGaaS) is a cloud-based offering from Fortinet that provides FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) as a service. FGaaS delivers a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall hardware appliance as-a-Service.
Hosted in multiple Fortinet data center locations across the globe, this unique offering includes IPs, bandwidth, and FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services. Pay for only what you need with FortiPoints consumption licensing. A choice of hardware models ensures the right fit for any environment.
FortiGate-as-a-Service provides organizations with a powerful, flexible, and cost-efficient way to implement Fortinet’s Next-Generation Firewall capabilities without the need for on-premises hardware. This cloud-delivered solution enhances security, scalability, and flexibility while reducing the operational burden of managing traditional firewalls.
By integrating seamlessly with cloud environments and Fortinet’s broader Security Fabric, FortiGate-as-a-Service enables organizations to maintain robust protection against modern threats, ensuring secure network traffic and safeguarding applications in today’s dynamic, cloud-first world.
With FortiGate-as-a-Service, businesses avoid the upfront capital expenditure associated with purchasing and managing hardware. The subscription model means no need for large initial investments or managing hardware refresh cycles. The on-demand nature of the service means businesses only pay for the firewall resources they actually use, optimizing costs.
Organizations can quickly scale up or down based on their needs, whether they are handling an influx of traffic during peak business hours or scaling down during quiet periods. The flexibility also allows for easier adaptation to changes in network architecture or business requirements.
FortiGate-as-a-Service reduces the operational complexity of managing firewalls. It eliminates the need to manually update hardware, patch vulnerabilities, or manage infrastructure at scale. The cloud-based delivery also simplifies integration with cloud services, making it easier to manage security across hybrid cloud environments.
By leveraging the advanced features of FortiGate NGFW, organizations gain protection from a wide range of threats without having to manage separate security appliances for each function (e.g., VPN, IPS, web filtering, etc.). The FortiGuard threat intelligence ensures real-time protection against known and emerging threats, reducing the risk of a breach.
FortiGate-as-a-Service helps businesses meet compliance requirements by providing logging, reporting, and security policy management capabilities that are essential for auditing and demonstrating compliance with standards such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and HIPAA. Centralized visibility and control make it easier to maintain consistent security policies across cloud and on-premises environments.
With zero-touch provisioning and automated cloud deployment capabilities, organizations can deploy FortiGate-as-a-Service quickly, minimizing the time to secure their network and applications. This is especially valuable for organizations with rapidly changing or expanding infrastructures, such as those adopting multi-cloud or hybrid cloud strategies.