We supply and install Fortinet's Security Fabric across Dubai and the UAE — FortiGate next-generation firewalls, FortiSwitch managed switching, FortiAP enterprise WiFi, FortiClient endpoint protection, and FortiManager centralised management for businesses requiring serious network security.
Fortinet is the world's largest network security company by unit volume and revenue, and its FortiGate NGFW is the most widely deployed next-generation firewall globally. In Dubai, Fortinet is the security platform of choice for healthcare organisations (DHA compliance), financial services (DIFC/ADGM requirements), legal firms managing privileged client data, government-aligned entities, and any organisation subject to cybersecurity regulatory requirements in the UAE.
The Fortinet Security Fabric provides an integrated defence across the entire network: firewall at the perimeter, secure switching and WiFi at the access layer, endpoint protection on devices, and centralised visibility through FortiAnalyzer. Every component shares threat intelligence and can respond to detected threats in a coordinated way — something no combination of single-purpose products from multiple vendors achieves.
The core of the Fortinet Security Fabric. FortiGate appliances from the desktop FortiGate 40F/60F for small offices to the rackmount FortiGate 200F/400F for enterprise. Features: application control, URL filtering, IPS/IDS, SSL deep inspection, and antivirus — all on Fortinet's purpose-built ASIC hardware for performance that doesn't degrade under full UTM inspection.
Fortinet managed switches that integrate directly with FortiGate — appearing as a unified security-aware network fabric rather than a separate switch management system. VLAN and security policies defined once on FortiGate are automatically enforced on all connected FortiSwitch access ports. Available in 8 to 48-port PoE and non-PoE models.
Fortinet access points managed through FortiGate or FortiWLM — WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E models for indoor, outdoor, and industrial environments. Security policies applied to WiFi clients exactly as to wired clients — SSID to VLAN mapping, application control, and IPS protection extends to wireless users. No separate WiFi controller license required.
Endpoint security (antivirus, anti-exploit, web filtering, application firewall) and SSL-VPN client in one lightweight agent. FortiClient connects to FortiGate for centralised policy management and telemetry — endpoints become part of the Security Fabric. EMS (Endpoint Management Server) for enterprise-scale deployment.
FortiAnalyzer provides centralised log collection, threat correlation, and compliance reporting across all FortiGate devices. FortiManager provides multi-device policy management — essential for businesses with multiple Dubai locations all protected by FortiGate. Compliance reports for DHA, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS available out of the box.
FortiGate includes built-in SD-WAN for dual-ISP load balancing and automatic failover — no additional SD-WAN appliance required. IPSec VPN for site-to-site connectivity between Dubai offices and remote sites. SSL-VPN for remote staff secure access to internal resources. Both managed through the same FortiGate policy interface.
Before selecting FortiGate appliance size, we assess: WAN throughput (not just internet speed — the FortiGate must process full UTM inspection at your peak traffic load without degradation), number of concurrent SSL-VPN users, number of network segments requiring inter-VLAN inspection, and any compliance requirements specifying UTM feature set. FortiGate appliances are rated with and without UTM — an under-specced appliance passing traffic without inspection defeats the purpose of deployment.
FortiGate deployed between your ISP connection and internal network. WAN interfaces configured with static IP or DHCP as required by your ISP. Firewall policies implementing default-deny logic — only explicitly allowed traffic passes, all else is blocked and logged. Application control identifying and managing cloud application usage (Microsoft 365, WhatsApp, social media, video streaming). URL filtering blocking malicious, phishing, and policy-violating categories. IPS signatures enabled with automatic updates.
The majority of web traffic — including threats — now travels over HTTPS. Without SSL deep inspection, a firewall sees encrypted tunnels and cannot apply application control, URL filtering, or AV scanning to this traffic. We deploy FortiGate SSL deep inspection with a corporately signed certificate pushed to company devices, enabling full visibility into HTTPS traffic without browser certificate errors on managed endpoints.
SSL-VPN configured for remote staff access — employees outside the office connect through an encrypted tunnel to internal resources exactly as if they were physically in the office. For multi-site organisations, IPSec site-to-site VPN connects all Dubai office locations through encrypted FortiGate tunnels. SD-WAN configured for automatic failover between primary and backup ISP connections.
The router supplied by your ISP is a Layer 3 routing device — it connects your network to the internet and does basic NAT. It inspects nothing. It blocks nothing except ports you manually configure. It has no application visibility, no threat prevention, no VPN, and no logging. It is not a firewall.
A FortiGate 40F or 60F — appropriate for a 10–50 user Dubai office — provides full UTM inspection, application control, IPS, SSL deep inspection, and VPN. The hardware cost is modest. The protection difference compared to an ISP router is the difference between an unlocked door and a controlled access point with a security guard.
DHA requires healthcare facilities to protect patient data with appropriate security controls. FortiGate with segmented clinical data VLAN, SSL inspection, and FortiAnalyzer audit logging provides a documentable security posture for DHA IT security reviews.
DIFC and ADGM financial services regulations require demonstrable network security controls. FortiGate with IPS, DLP, and FortiAnalyzer reporting provides the audit trail and control documentation required by these regulatory frameworks.
Privileged client data requires strict access controls and monitoring. FortiGate Application Control and DLP policies identify and block unauthorised data egress. SSL-VPN for counsel working remotely without exposing internal systems to the public internet.
FortiGate + FortiSwitch + FortiAP as a unified Security Fabric — single management interface for the entire network perimeter and access layer. Policy consistency from the internet edge to the WiFi client.
Segmented clinical network with DHA-required CCTV on isolated VLAN, patient data on protected VLAN, and public WiFi on guest-isolated SSID — all enforced through FortiGate policy without complex multi-device management.
FortiGate SD-WAN and IPSec VPN at each Dubai branch with FortiManager centralised management. One policy change deploys to all branches simultaneously. FortiAnalyzer aggregates security logs across all sites for unified visibility.
Tell us your user count, number of locations, compliance requirements, and any current security concerns. We'll design a Fortinet Security Fabric solution and provide a full quote within 24 hours.
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