FortiCloud

FortiCloud is a cloud-based management and security platform developed by Fortinet. It provides centralized administration for Fortinet devices and services, allowing organizations to configure, monitor, and secure large fleets of Fortinet appliances from a single cloud portal. FortiCloud is designed to integrate with the Fortinet Security Fabric, helping to streamline policy deployment, visibility, and coordination across on-premises and cloud environments.

Key features of FortiCloud include device provisioning and onboarding, configuration backup and restore, firmware management and licensing, and centralized policy management. It also offers cloud-based logging, analytics, and reporting, enabling administrators to collect security events and traffic data for dashboards and audits. The service supports multi-tenancy, role-based access control, and integration with identity providers, which is beneficial for enterprises and managed service providers managing multiple customers or departments.

FortiCloud operates as a software-as-a-service offering. Administrators create a FortiCloud account, register Fortinet devices to their account, and manage these devices through the FortiCloud Console. Some capabilities may depend on device models, licenses, and connectivity to FortiCloud services. FortiCloud complements local management options by providing off-site backups, cloud storage of logs, and centralized firmware and license management, contributing to simplified operations and scalable administration of Fortinet deployments.

See also: Fortinet, FortiGate, FortiAP, FortiSwitch, FortiGuard, Fortinet Security Fabric.