Which Fortinet product is primarily used for next-generation firewall capabilities?

The FortiGate is the primary product used for next-generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities within the Fortinet portfolio. It integrates advanced security technologies such as intrusion prevention systems (IPS), antivirus, web filtering, and application control with traditional firewall functions. This enables it to not only filter traffic based on IP addresses but also inspect application-level data and enforce security policies based on the content of that data.

With its next-generation features, FortiGate can provide more comprehensive protection against modern threats compared to traditional firewalls. It supports deep packet inspection, which allows for detecting and blocking sophisticated attacks that may otherwise go unnoticed. Additionally, FortiGate also includes features such as SSL inspection, allowing it to analyze encrypted traffic for potential threats, further enhancing its role as a complete security solution.

The other products serve different yet essential roles in Fortinet's security architecture. For instance, FortiAnalyzer focuses on logging, analysis, and reporting, which helps in monitoring security events but does not provide firewall capabilities. FortiManager is geared towards managing multiple Fortinet devices, providing centralized management but not acting as a firewall itself. FortiWeb, while important for web application security, specifically targets application layer attacks rather than functioning as a general-purpose firewall like Forti