What is the role of FortiManager?

FortiManager serves the crucial function of centralized management of Fortinet devices within a network. This centralized approach allows network administrators to efficiently configure, monitor, and manage multiple FortiGate firewalls and other Fortinet devices from a single interface. By utilizing FortiManager, organizations can streamline their operations, enforce consistent policies across devices, and maintain visibility over network activity, which enhances their overall security posture.

This centralized management capability is critical for larger enterprises or organizations with distributed networks, as it simplifies the administrative burden and enhances the accuracy of configurations and policies throughout the network. In addition, it enables features like policy management, firmware updates, and logging, all from one platform, which facilitates more efficient and effective network operations.