Fortinet's new security platform for SMBs

Fortinet announced that it has expanded its network security platform with five new systems that deliver increased performance, flexibility and security to both medium enterprises and small businesses. The new A-series products include the FortiGate-100A, FortiGate-200A and FortiGate-300A systems, specifically designed for SMBs, and the FortiGate-400A and FortiGate-500A systems for mid-sized enterprises. 

The A-series systems expand Fortinet's FortiGate Antivirus Firewall platform and offer unparalleled performance and throughput. There is better leverage with real-time Internet applications like voice over IP (VoIP), downloads and Web applications, which require real-time security processing. Additional interfaces enable more flexible configuration options for securing the perimeter, DMZ and WAN connections, including gigabit Ethernet ports for the FortiGate-300A,
FortiGate-400A and FortiGate-500A. 

"Network security is crucial to keeping IT infrastructure protected and we needed high-performance antivirus, intrusion detection and protection in addition to firewall and VPN at the gateway to secure our on-campus and remote users,” said Joseph Chua, Systems Administrator at Regent College. "We selected FortiGate-300A because it provides best in class integrated network security platform with all key security applications,” he added. Fortinet offers per box licensing for antivirus, firewall, virtual private networking (VPN), network-based intrusion detection and prevention (IDP), Web content filtering, traffic shaping, anti-spam and grayware blocking, including spyware and adware protection.

The FortiGate-100A and 200A systems feature dual WAN link support for redundant Internet connections, and an integrated four port switch that gives networked devices a direct connection and eliminates the need for an external hub or switch. 

Fortinet's FortiGate-300A systems bring 10/100/1000 Ethernet interfaces to the SME market, delivering a security platform for medium-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices running at or upgrading to gigabit-speed networks. 

The FortiGate-400A and FortiGate-500A systems include two 10/100/1000 ethernet copper ports and four 10/100 fast ethernet ports. The FortiGate-500A allows more flexibility when designing security topologies for mid-sized enterprise customers.

The FortiGate A-Series systems are shipped with Fortinet's FortiOS 2.8 for spyware and antivirus protections. 

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