Fortian

Fortian is a brand of unified threat management (UTM) hardware and software appliances produced by Fortinet. These devices are designed to provide a single platform for a range of network security functions. Typically, a Fortian appliance integrates several security services, such as firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), antivirus, VPN, web filtering, and anti-spam capabilities. This consolidation aims to simplify network management and reduce the cost and complexity associated with deploying multiple, separate security solutions.

Fortinet offers various models of Fortian appliances, catering to different organizational sizes and needs, from small businesses to large enterprises and service providers. The operating system running on these devices is FortiOS, which is proprietary to Fortinet and central to the functionality of the Fortian line. Updates and security intelligence for the Fortian platform are provided through FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet's threat research division. The core concept behind Fortian is to offer a comprehensive security fabric that protects a network's perimeter and internal segments from a wide array of cyber threats. They are often deployed at the network edge to inspect and control incoming and outgoing traffic.