FortiClient was designed for use with Fortinet Security Fabric and offers endpoint visibility and protection with AI-powered next-generation antivirus (NGAV), endpoint quarantine, application firewalls, and more.
Configured and managed easily using centralized management and integration with Windows Active Directory. Users appreciate its user-friendliness and quick setup process; some even view its scalability as an asset.
Endpoint Security
Attracting mobile employee devices into enterprise networks exposes them to numerous security threats. To safeguard them, businesses require an all-encompassing program combining various security-related features – FortiClient is one such solution which can protect employee devices by offering remote access control and endpoint security features, while extending corporate policies onto these endpoints for improved threat tracking, detection and response.
Traditional endpoint protection (EPP) tools typically operate independently from other systems and often lack integration, creating security gaps which hackers can exploit to easily breach a network. FortiClient is an EPP solution which connects all endpoints directly to the Fortinet Security Fabric for optimal protection against advanced threats while offering visibility and control across all endpoints, helping administrators quickly respond to attacks by quickly identifying compromised or suspicious endpoints.
FortiClient provides comprehensive zero trust network access (ZTNA) capabilities, such as virtual private network (VPN), sandboxing of suspicious files and web filtering, protection against botnets and malware with automatic signature updates and cost reduction by integrating security with other Fortinet products and services.
FortiClient from Fortinet is a lightweight agent that runs on various desktop and mobile platforms, providing top-rated protection with proven results in independent testing by Virus Bulletin, AV Comparatives and NSS Labs. Additionally, FortiGate facilitates secure connectivity to Fortinet Security Fabric through ZTNA tunnel and can be managed remotely through Enterprise Management System or FortiGate for remote management purposes; additionally it can secure devices not connected to corporate networks through SSL VPN connectivity.
VPN
FortiClient VPN is an ideal way to protect your data, offering features such as antivirus protection, web filtering and two-factor authentication. Furthermore, its flexibility makes it an invaluable asset to any business.
With its centralized management capabilities, administrators can more easily monitor device activity and security issues. This enables proactive identification and elimination of threats before they cause significant damage. In addition, the software offers various authentication methods so users can choose their preferred means of connection.
This software can help secure mobile devices, protect endpoints against ransomware attacks and perform vulnerability scans. It features a VPN for secure remote access to company resources; blocking websites or applications with malicious content can also be enabled via this tool; its robust anti-virus database also detects potential attacks before they have the chance to infiltrate a device.
FortiClient software is compatible with both iOS and Android devices, making management of your entire security environment simpler from a single interface. Furthermore, FortiClient can accommodate up to 10 clients simultaneously for free trial versions – an impressive feat considering other security solutions are usually not as scalable or offer such free trials!
Many customers have reported being satisfied with both the overall quality and customer service provided by FortiClient and its provider company, FortiLogic. Customers have particularly noted their satisfaction with how quickly support requests were responded to as well as relevant resolutions offered for support requests. Although known for its strong security features, some users have complained about installation times being slow while also needing reliable Internet connections in order to work correctly.
Firewall
Firewall with FortiClient is an enterprise management server-based program that helps businesses identify and protect themselves against viruses, malware, and other forms of threats such as hacking attacks. Although designed as part of an Enterprise Management Server (EMS), its primary function is endpoint protection through central management – however it also works independently as an independent platform, offering many useful features to secure networks.
FortiClient firewalls offer businesses powerful capabilities to keep their data secure from malicious actors, such as cyber threats. By scanning network traffic for suspicious activity and blocking unwarranted access, it also helps protect against ransomware attacks by keeping users away from infected sites.
FortiClient can recognize application traffic and accept or block it based on signatures, categories, or combinations thereof. Furthermore, FortiClient detects and blocks malicious source IPs known to be linked with specific forms of threats like polymorphic malware – while allowing users to select which applications they would like monitored and analyzed.
Nexigen can detect and block command and control traffic by analyzing network communications, while simultaneously protecting against intrusions by scanning for vulnerabilities and exploits, while at the same time warning users of hidden threats by inspecting network traffic for malicious file signatures, verifying encrypted communications, verifying the identity of senders etc. Nexigen’s team of cybersecurity experts can assist in finding an ideal solution to protect sensitive information for businesses that require cyber protection.
Web Filtering
Web filtering provides a set of rules to restrict access to certain online content, such as pornographic material or sites with malicious code. Web filtering also serves to limit how much bandwidth a business can utilize; this is useful since organizations with limited pipes entering their buildings could be overwhelmed if everyone downloads YouTube videos and music via Spotify at once.
FortiClient allows you to quickly and easily create and deploy Web Filter profiles and Video Filter profiles for use with firewall policies on the Security Profiles > Web Filter screen. Each profile comes equipped with one or more categories, URLs and safe_search tags for optimal functionality.
Web Filter profiles consist of a set of URL patterns that specify whether to permit, block or monitor website access for matching traffic. You can also enable or disable site categories which group URL patterns into related groups for use when blocking, monitoring or permitting search results. Creating custom Web Filter profiles or importing pre-configured ones from files is possible.
From the Settings tab, you can set a schedule for Web Filter policies to apply to an endpoint. Choose from an available timeframe or enter custom start and end times. Furthermore, when your web filter can no longer connect to FortiGuard for category rating during its scheduled period of timeframes, fallback actions such as Allow are available; this enables all categories except those configured to block by Web Filter policies to go uninterrupted during that period of time.
The Web Filter client sends domain requests to FortiGuard’s rating server for analysis. Once received, this server categorizes each domain and assigns a weight value; an URL with no rating value would have an indeterminate weight value assigned.
Antivirus
Fortinet offers many features for its antivirus software, making it suitable for both business and enterprise use. Unfortunately, however, the program may not meet the needs of home users, and so we suggest looking at our top 10 list of antivirus programs instead.
FortiClient AV component performs scans against system files, executable files, removable media, dynamic-link library (DLL) files, drivers and more to detect and remove rootkits and malware. Furthermore, this component can block phishing URLs as well as twelve levels of nested compressed file scanning to protect you against hidden threats. In addition, its quarantine feature enables you to easily view, restore and delete quarantined threats.
FortiClient can automatically submit suspicious files for analysis to the cloud-based Fortinet sandbox, providing faster scanning than on-demand real-time scanning. FortiClient will download new AV signatures to its local anti-virus database before applying them in real-time and on-demand scanning sessions.
FortiClient can protect users against ransomware, which locks their computer and demands payment to unlock it. FortiClient may either terminate any program engaging in suspicious behavior, or warn the user and allow its process to resume after a set amount of timeout has elapsed.
FortiClient requires an Enterprise Management Server (EMS), and this plan is not free for home users. To connect a FortiClient application to an EMS, users must login using their credentials and enter the server address/invite code provided – after doing this all FortiClient features will appear in its user interface (UI). Using an EMS, deployment packages can then be created and applied across an entire network.
