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What is a Managed FortiGate Service
For many businesses, FortiGate firewalls are the go-to choice for their advanced security capabilities. However, owning a powerful…
Paul Thresher
FortiGate 81F: Power-Packed Security for Growing Businesses
For small to mid-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices, finding a solution that offers comprehensive protection without breaking…
Paul Thresher
Deploying a FortiGate Firewall VM: An In-Depth Technical Guide
How do you deploy a FortiGate firewall VM? Deploying a FortiGate firewall VM comes down to five steps:…
Maxim Kazachek
Comparing the Fortigate 40F, 60F, and 80F
A firewall is not just an IT line item, it is the control point for everything that enters…
Paul Thresher
How to Properly Size a FortiGate for Optimal Performance
Choosing the right FortiGate firewall is crucial for maintaining a secure and efficient network. An undersized unit can…
Maxim Kazachek
5 Critical Factors When Selecting Your Next FortiGate
Choosing Wisely: 5 Critical Factors for Selecting Your Next FortiGate Firewall (Subtitle: Don’t Get Burned: Ensure Performance, Security,…
Paul Thresher
How To Troubleshoot Common FortiGate Configuration Issues
Most FortiGate configuration problems trace back to a short list of predictable culprits: a missing or wrong route,…
Maxim Kazachek
What is FortiGate NGFW? Next-Generation Firewall Features
Network perimeters face a constant barrage of sophisticated threats, rendering older security methods increasingly ineffective. Simple packet filtering,…
Paul Thresher
FortiGate Models: Key Differences Explained
FortiGate models differ mainly in three things: performance (how much traffic they can inspect with security services on),…
Maxim Kazachek
The Hidden Dangers of Oversharing in SharePoint
Microsoft SharePoint is a vital platform for modern collaboration and document management within organizations. Its intuitive interface and…
Paul Thresher
