FortiClient

FortiClient is important addition to a product line of Fortinet company, being flexible and the powerful solution of security with support of centralized operation.

The modular design of the solution FortiClient combines data encryption, authentication, access control and WAN optimization in uniform, simple in use and the software product, undemanding to resources. For ensuring bigger flexibility of implementation administrators can select suitable under their specific conditions among different implementation methods. It provides an opportunity to select between purchase complete or only feature set necessary for the organization. For example, it can be necessary to provide with the administrator IPSec VPN for permanent staff and SSL VPN for temporary employees.

Fortinet developed FortiClient so that to provide the maximum flexibility of implementation and coexistence with tretyestoronny products of security on one device. For implementation of FortiClient there is no need to delete other applications fighting against the malware.

Interacting with devices of complex security FortiGate FortiClient it is focused on 4 basic functions:

• IPsec and SSL VPN for data encryption. For simplification of configuring there is a built-in master who helps to create IPSec VPN and SSL VPN of policy, setup for split tunneling.
• Two-factor authentication. FortiClient completely supports the following options Local, RADIUS, LDAP, SecurID (via RADIUS Proxy), FortiToken, options connected with email and the SMS.
• Control over end devices. Prevents access to network of the devices which are not corresponding to politicians.
• WAN optimization - reduces consumption of bandwidth, increases performance, reduces load time of files and increases efficiency for HTTP, FTP, CIFS, MAPI and the general TCP of traffic.

The multi-layer system of security is necessary for effective counteraction to the modern attacks and threats. FortiClient offers mobile and remote users and also small offices the reliable solution performing three basic functions of protection:

• personal firewall
• antivirus with a possibility of detection and blocking of spyware.

FortiClient offers advantages of advanced technologies, without demanding from the user of extensive knowledge for setup of systems.

Main Characteristics:

• The personal firewall and the module of antivirus protection provide monitoring, zoning and control of registration for detection of the known and unknown threats
• Ensures safety of mobile users when they cannot be protected by corporate assets of protection of networks

FortiClient 5.0

• The software module of FortiClient of version 5.0 intended for security of endpoints based on Windows and Macintosh has the optimized mechanisms of control of observance of the preset security policies during the work outside corporate network, and the adjusted integration with FortiGate for connection on VPN and simplicity of remote control.

Learn more:

• The website of Fortinet producer (in English)
• Specialized resource on Fortinet products