Fortinet.
Firewall and network security platform we deploy and manage for perimeter and inter-segment policy.
01 What it is
Fortinet's FortiGate line provides firewall, VPN and network security functions in a single platform, commonly deployed at the network perimeter and between internal segments.
02 Where it fits
Perimeter defence, site-to-site and remote-access VPN, and internal segmentation between trust zones (staff, guest, lab, production).
03 Architecture
Deployed in pairs for redundancy where the environment justifies it, with policy documented per rule against a business justification rather than accumulated by exception.
04 XOOPIE expertise
We deploy, configure and manage Fortinet firewalls as part of our cybersecurity and network services — this is a technology we genuinely work with day to day, not a badge we're claiming without hands-on experience.
05 Integration
Integrates with centralized log collection for SIEM correlation, and with RADIUS for VPN and admin authentication.
06 Deployment considerations
Sized to actual throughput and connection requirements rather than over-specified; high-availability pairing considered where downtime cost justifies the added complexity.
07 Monitoring & security
Logs feed into centralized log management; firewall rule changes are tracked and reviewed on a recurring cadence rather than left static indefinitely.
08 Limitations
Like any perimeter control, a firewall alone does not detect a compromised credential or a misconfigured cloud resource — it is one layer in a broader security architecture, not a complete answer.
09 Alternatives we also work with
- Cloudflare (edge/DDoS layer)
- Other next-generation firewall platforms, evaluated per engagement