Fortinet FortiGate 100F : Security for Mid-Sized Networks
Category :Firewall
Fortinet FortiGate 100F Next-Generation Firewall
The FortiGate 100F is a high-performance network security appliance designed to deliver advanced threat protection and secure networking at scale. As a next-generation firewall (NGFW), it combines 20 Gbps firewall throughput with AI/ML-driven security services to inspect and secure traffic across hybrid networks. Its firewall capabilities include network segmentation, secure SD-WAN integration, and a Hybrid Mesh Firewall architecture, ensuring unified policy enforcement and threat prevention across all network edges, data centers, and multi-cloud environments. The firewall leverages FortiGuard Labs’ AI-powered threat intelligence to block ransomware, zero-day exploits, and sophisticated attacks, while real-time SSL inspection (including TLS 1.3) provides full visibility into encrypted traffic, users, and applications.
The Secure SD-WAN feature simplifies WAN management by merging networking and security into a single OS, enabling automated application steering, self-healing, and deep analytics for hybrid work and cloud-first use cases. For access control, Universal ZTNA dynamically enforces zero-trust policies, granting application access only after rigorous authentication and continuous validation, supporting both agent-based (via FortiClient) and agentless (proxy portal) access models. Dynamic segmentation prevents lateral threat movement using VXLAN and Layer 4 firewall rules, securing multi-cloud and data center environments with ultra-low latency.
Powered by patented SPU (Security Processing Unit) technology, the 100F achieves industry-leading performance in threat detection (1.6 Gbps NGFW, 2.6 Gbps IPS, 1 Gbps threat protection) and SSL/TLS decryption, even under heavy encryption. Its security stack includes granular application control, malware blocking in encrypted/non-encrypted traffic, and automated responses coordinated through the Fortinet Security Fabric, which integrates third-party tools for end-to-end visibility and remediation. Management is streamlined via a centralized console with single-pane-of-glass control, compliance checklists, and zero-touch deployment, while certifications from NSS Labs, ICSA, and AV-Comparatives validate its security efficacy and performance.
FortiGate 100F NGFW Manageable Firewall
Fortinet FortiGate 100F - (20 Gbit/s) Throughput
The Fortinet FortiGate 100F Network Security Firewall offers a Firewall Throughput of 20 Gbit/s. This refers to the maximum rate at which the firewall can process and filter network traffic to ensure secure communications within the network. The 20 Gbit/s throughput is designed to handle large volumes of data traffic, enabling the firewall to provide robust protection while maintaining high-speed performance across network segments. This throughput capacity ensures that the firewall can scale efficiently to meet the demands of mid-sized to large enterprise networks, delivering essential security functions without becoming a bottleneck in network operations. The performance allows it to support various enterprise applications while providing consistent security protections such as deep packet inspection and policy enforcement.
Fortinet FortiGate 100F - (2.6 Gbps) IPS
The Fortinet FortiGate 100F Network Security Firewall provides an IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) throughput of 2.6 Gbps. This capability allows the firewall to actively inspect and block potentially harmful traffic within the network. The IPS functionality identifies and mitigates network-based threats, such as malware, exploits, and unauthorized access attempts, by analyzing incoming and outgoing data packets in real-time. With a throughput of 2.6 Gbps, the FortiGate 100F is capable of handling substantial traffic volumes while maintaining a high level of protection. This ensures that the network remains secure from known and unknown threats without compromising the performance of critical applications and services. The IPS performance is vital for preventing intrusions and providing continuous security for the enterprise network.
Fortinet FortiGate 100F - (1.6 Gbps) NGFW
The Fortinet FortiGate 100F Network Security Firewall provides Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) throughput of 1.6 Gbps. The NGFW functionality integrates traditional firewall capabilities with advanced security features, including application awareness and control, intrusion prevention, and SSL inspection. With a throughput of 1.6 Gbps, the FortiGate 100F can deliver high-performance threat protection while ensuring deep inspection of traffic for applications, users, and devices. This level of performance enables organizations to enforce granular security policies without compromising network speed or user experience. The NGFW capabilities help in identifying and stopping sophisticated attacks, managing application usage, and maintaining secure and efficient network operations.
Fortinet FortiGate 100F - (1 Gbps) Threat Protection
The Fortinet FortiGate 100F Network Security Firewall offers 1 Gbps Threat Protection throughput. This means it can scan and protect network traffic from threats like malware, attacks, and dangerous websites without slowing down the network too much. Threat Protection includes many security features such as intrusion prevention, antivirus, web filtering, and application control, all working together to protect the network. With 1 Gbps speed, the FortiGate 100F keeps network performance fast while constantly defending against both known and new cyber threats, using real-time threat updates from FortiGuard Labs.
Fortinet FortiGate 100F - (500) VPN Supported
The Fortinet FortiGate 100F Network Security Firewall supports up to 500 VPN connections. This capability allows the device to establish and maintain a large number of secure virtual private network tunnels simultaneously. It ensures secure and encrypted communication for remote users, branch offices, and business partners over the internet or private networks. Supporting up to 500 VPN connections makes the FortiGate 100F suitable for mid-sized to large enterprises that require extensive remote connectivity while maintaining strong security standards.
FortiGate 100F NGFW Manageable Firewall
Fortinet FortiGate 100F AI-Powered Security Services
FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services is part of Fortinet’s layered defense strategy and is tightly integrated into FortiGate NGFWs and other products. It is infused with the latest threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs and protects organizations against modern attack vectors and threats, including zero-day vulnerabilities and sophisticated AI-powered attacks.
Network and File Security
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): The system uses over 18,000 signatures and employs AI/ML models for deep packet and SSL inspection. It detects and blocks malicious content and applies virtual patches for newly discovered vulnerabilities.
- Anti-Malware Protection: This service defends against both known and unknown file-based threats. It combines antivirus technology and sandboxing to provide multi-layered security.
- Application Control: Application control improves security compliance and offers real-time visibility into applications and their usage.
Web/DNS Security
- DNS Filtering: DNS filtering blocks the full range of DNS-based attacks.
- URL Filtering: This uses a database of over 300 million URLs to identify and block malicious links, including those found in emails.
- URL Filtering: This uses a database of over 300 million URLs to identify and block malicious links, including those found in emails.
- IP Reputation and Anti-Botnet Services: These services protect against botnet activity and DDoS attacks. FortiGuard Labs blocks over 500 million malicious, phishing, and spam URLs weekly and stops 32,000 botnet command-and-control attempts every minute.
SaaS and Data Security
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): This feature ensures the visibility, management, and protection of data in motion across networks, clouds, and users. It also includes blocking the exfiltration of data to prevent unauthorized access.
- Inline Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Service: This service protects data in motion, data at rest, and data stored in the cloud. It enforces compliance standards and manages the usage of accounts, users, and cloud applications, ensuring data security across all platforms.
- Infrastructure Assessment and Risk Highlighting: The services assess the infrastructure, validate configurations, and highlight potential risks and vulnerabilities. This includes detecting IoT devices and correlating vulnerabilities to provide better security management.
Zero-Day Threat Prevention
- AI-Powered Inline Malware Prevention: This feature analyzes file content to identify and block unknown malware in real-time. It provides sub-second protection across all Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs).
- Integration with MITRE ATT&CK Matrix: The service integrates with the MITRE ATT&CK matrix, accelerating threat investigations by providing context and detailed attack patterns.
- Comprehensive Defense: This service is integrated into FortiGate NGFWs, blocking unknown threats, streamlining incident response, and reducing overall security management workload.
OT Security
- Virtual Patches and Application Support: FortiGate offers over 1,000 virtual patches, supports more than 1,100 OT applications, and provides over 3,300 protocol rules.
- Threat Detection and Vulnerability Correlation: Integrated OT security capabilities detect threats targeting operational technology (OT) infrastructure, perform vulnerability correlation, and apply virtual patching.
- Protocol Decoders: Industry-specific protocol decoders are used to provide robust defense for OT environments and devices.
Fortinet FortiGate 100F NGFW Manageable Firewall 20 Gbit/s Firewall Throughput
Fortinet FortiGate 100F Network Security Firewall - Fortinet ASICs (SPUs)
Fortinet ASICs deliver unrivaled security and unprecedented performance through their custom-built Security Processing Units (SPUs). Unlike traditional firewalls that rely on general-purpose CPUs, Fortinet’s SPUs are specifically designed to close security gaps by increasing speed, scalability, and efficiency while reducing footprint and power consumption. These SPUs provide up to 520 Gbps of protected throughput, enabling fast detection of emerging threats, blocking of malicious content, and ensuring that network security does not become a performance bottleneck. Fortinet ASICs are also energy-efficient, leading to lower power consumption and improving the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), while reducing latency and network delays even under heavy traffic. Additionally, Fortinet SPUs integrate critical security functions—such as zero trust enforcement, SSL inspection, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and VXLAN support—directly into the hardware, delivering significantly better performance compared to software-based solutions.
Fortinet FortiGate 100F Network Security Firewall - FortiManager Powered by FortiAI
FortiManager, powered by FortiAI, is a centralized management solution for the Fortinet Security Fabric that streamlines mass provisioning and policy management across FortiGate, FortiGate VM, cloud security, SD-WAN, SD-Branch, FortiSASE, and ZTNA in hybrid environments. It provides real-time monitoring of the entire managed infrastructure and automates network operation workflows to enhance efficiency. FortiManager also leverages GenAI within FortiAI to improve operations, supporting Day 0–1 configurations and provisioning for initial setup and deployment, as well as Day N troubleshooting and maintenance for ongoing support and problem-solving. By integrating these capabilities, FortiManager unlocks the full potential of the Fortinet Security Fabric, significantly boosting operational efficiency and making the management of security systems faster and more effective.
FortiConverter Service
- The FortiConverter Service helps companies easily migrate from their old firewalls to new FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs).
- It uses special methods and automation to perform the migration quickly and without mistakes.
- By using FortiConverter, companies can start using the latest FortiOS security system faster and more safely.
FortiCare Services
- FortiCare Services is Fortinet’s customer support service.
- It helps companies in every step of their network setup and management:
- Design (planning the network)
- Deploy (setting up the devices)
- Operate (running the system)
- Optimize (making it work better)
- Evolve (upgrading it over time)
- A special service called FortiCare Elite provides:
- Faster help through better service level agreements (SLAs).
- Support for 18 months after a product’s normal support period ends.
- A special website (portal) where companies can check the health and security of their Fortinet devices easily.
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