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Tag: Fortigate

  • FortiAI: Moving from CLI Fatigue to AI-Assisted Network Operations

    FortiAI: Moving from CLI Fatigue to AI-Assisted Network Operations

    As a Network and Server Engineer, you’re likely used to staring at FortiGate CLI or the GUI dashboards for hours. But in 2026, Fortinet has fully integrated FortiAI (their Generative AI assistant) into the ecosystem, and it’s a massive shift in how we handle Day 1 to Day operations.

    During technology update from Fortinet staff engineer at customer site, everyone shock that what can Forti AI can do in firewall during demonstration.

    Its either we can ask for automatically to apply configuration or we review before configuration been taken. It used AI token and free during license subscription renewal.

    It’s designed to bridge the skills gap, but for an experienced engineer, it’s really about speed and automation.

  • FortiGate Firewall? Why i love this firewall

    FortiGate Firewall? Why i love this firewall

    FortiGate is a popular firewall appliance developed by Fortinet, designed to protect networks from cyberattacks, unauthorized access, and harmful traffic. It’s widely used in businesses of all sizes—from small offices to large enterprises—because of its strong security features, fast performance, and easy management

    First thing is fortigate dashboard is very easy to understand. Can configure WAN with PPPOE which in Malaysia required vlan 500 for sub interface. There is one Firewall that cannot make direct sub-inferface vlan but that model is very good.

    Pricing for fortigate + subscription is not very high which is good for small business to protect its internal network

    Fortigate is not only Firewall available in commercial but got other brand

    Key Features of FortiGate

    1. Firewall & Access Control

    Allows or blocks network traffic based on rules you create.

    1. Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

    Detects attacks and blocks them before they reach your devices.

    1. Web Filtering

    Controls access to websites by categories (e.g., social media, gambling, adult content, streaming, etc.).

    1. Antivirus & Malware Protection

    Scans network traffic to prevent harmful files from entering the network.

    1. VPN Support

    FortiGate supports:

    SSL VPN

    IPSec VPN

    Useful for remote workers connecting securely to the office.

    1. SD-WAN

    Helps balance multiple internet connections and improve network performance.