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Firewalls: Is your business secure?

Written by Matt Kanaskie | Nov 14, 2023 5:06:00 PM

A firewall serves as the first line of defense to secure your business network and data from cyber threats. With hackers and online vulnerabilities growing more sophisticated, having a high-quality firewall in place is now a necessity for organizations of all sizes. 

But with so many firewall platforms and vendors to choose from, how do you decide which one is right for your company? In this article, we break down the top three firewall providers that currently dominate the industry. We’ll also explain why Fortinet has emerged as the top option for many businesses in Minnesota and beyond.

Fortinet Firewalls 



Fortinet has quickly risen to become one of the top three firewall vendors globally. They offer a broad portfolio of enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions.

Fortinet’s firewall lineup includes physical and virtual firewalls designed for organizations of all sizes. Their main options include: 

- FortiGate–Fortinet’s core NGFW firewall, providing extensive protection across diverse environments. 

- FortiWiFi – Integrated firewall/WiFi security for wireless networks.

- FortiMail – Specialized email filtering and anti-spam firewall appliances.

- FortiWeb – Web application firewalls to protect external-facing apps and sites.

Fortinet firewalls provide ironclad security powered by their purpose-built FortiASIC processors. They enable deep inspection across multiple threat vectors using Fortinet’s comprehensive Security Fabric. 

Fortinet also focuses on automation, ease-of-use and tight integration across its product portfolio. This helps overcome the complexity issues of other enterprise firewalls. Fortinet products can be efficiently managed through Fortinet’s intuitive single-pane-of-glass management system.