Engineered for complex networks spanning HQs, branches, and cloud systems, FortiGate firewalls are trusted by businesses worldwide. Purpose-built processors provide ultra-low latency protection, while FortiGuard AI detects and blocks sophisticated threats in real-time – delivering the resilience modern organisations need to stay secure and competitive.
As a trusted Fortinet partner, we bring decades of expertise in next-generation firewalls and security solutions.
Our team has an extensive technical understanding of Fortinet’s product portfolio – enabling us to assess, integrate, and optimise solutions for even the most complex or high-demand environments.
Expert guidance for the right fit
We don’t just sell IT hardware. Every Fortinet solution we recommend is assessed against your specific security concerns, performance requirements, and both current and future infrastructure plans. This consultative approach ensures that our guidance is aligned with your bespoke needs, so that you can invest in a new firewall with complete confidence.
Exclusive access and strategic advantages
Through our partnership with Fortinet, your business will gain access to partner-only promotions, bundled solutions, and advanced training resources. Combined with our technical expertise and ongoing support, this ensures your Fortinet firewall is not only secure and cost-optimised, but also supported by a team that is skilled and future-ready.
Expert Firewall & Security Services
When you buy Fortinet from Steel City Consulting, you’ll receive expert deployment and maximum benefits. We also provide support in the following specialist areas:
| Our services | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Installation & Configuration |
+ Expert firewall pre-configuration and setup, tailored to your exact settings. + Custom rule creation & least-privilege access + Ongoing log analysis and incident alerts + Intrusion prevention system (IPS) integration |
| Penetration Testing |
+ Internal and external testing + Real-world threat simulations + Risk scoring and remediation planning + Fully documented audit reports |
| Managed Detection & Response (MDR) |
+ Full-spectrum endpoint, cloud, and network protection + 24/7 monitoring and incident response + Threat intelligence integration + Rapid containment and recovery |
| Ongoing Support | UK-based help when you need it most, from our in-house security experts and extensive network of Fortinet-certified technicians. |
The Fortinet TradeUp Programme is a simple and cost-effective way to replace legacy or unused Fortinet hardware, protecting your existing investment and transferring existing subscription plans.
We’ll assess your products and work with Fortinet to generate a tailored TradeUp quote with your exclusive pricing discounts.
FortiFlex delivers consumption-based licensing for Fortinet’s Security Fabric.
Pay only for what you use with FortiFlex points.
Scale services up or down across cloud, hybrid, or on-premises with zero procurement delays.
One dashboard, unified licensing, daily billing, and unused points rollover.
Supports hybrid mesh firewalls, FortiGate appliances & virtual deployments.
Looking to upgrade your security at the best possible price?
As a certified partner, we can unlock exclusive Fortinet promotions for your business, providing enhanced resilience and efficiency across your network at unbeatable discounts.
When FortiGate firewalls are the core of your network security, that’s only the beginning.
Fortinet provides a wide range of protection options – delivering advanced threat prevention, visibility, and control. With the right add-ons, software, and services, you can build a fully integrated, secure, and scalable solution for your business. Learn more below.
Unlock advanced threat intelligence and real-time protection with FortiGuard security services.
| Security bundle | Protection & Support Level | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) | Core, network- and file-level threat protection with essential support. | Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Antivirus / Anti-malware (including sandbox-based malware analysis), Application Control. |
| Unified Threat Protection (UTP) | ATP features + protection against web / DNS / external content threats. | Everything in ATP, plus URL & DNS Filtering, Video Filtering, Anti-botnet / Command-and-Control (C2) communication protection. |
| Enterprise Protection (ENT / EP) | Full-spectrum protection across network, file, cloud/SaaS, IoT, and attack surface visibility, with strong risk-management tools. | All UTP features, plus CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) for SaaS apps, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), IoT detection & vulnerability correlation, Attack Surface Monitoring & Risk Scoring, AI-based inline malware prevention. |
Discover FortiOS and FortiCare: robust support out of the box, with scalable upgrades available.
| Software | How to access | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| FortiOS | FortiOS is the secure, centralised OS that powers every FortiGate device. |
+ Unified Fabric: Zero Trust, SASE, and SD-WAN with consistent policies across on-prem, cloud, and remote. + Accelerated Performance: SPUs deliver full SSL inspection, IPS, and NGFW at line rate. + Threat Prevention: IPS, anti-malware, DNS security, CDR, sandboxing, and botnet blocking. + Visibility & Automation: FortiView analytics, topology maps, and if-then response rules. + Flexible Resilience: Runs on hardware, VM, or cloud with HA, SD-WAN optimisation, and failover. |
| Support Package | How to access | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| FortiCare Premium | Included with all FortiGuard security service bundles. | 24/7 global technical support, with one-hour response times on critical issues and next-business-day response for lower-severity issues. Premium also includes standard advanced hardware replacement, a portal for firmware and asset management, with telephone and web support. |
| FortiCare Elite | Upraded option | Significantly faster response times (15 minutes for critical issues). Access to the Elite portal, with unified device and security health dashboards and proactive alerts. Extended engineering support for long-term supported firmware (LTS). |
Manage, monitor, and scale your Fortinet environment from the cloud.
| Add-on | Functionality | Key Features Included |
|---|---|---|
| FortiCloud | Centralised dashboard and device management. | Cloud-native identity, storage & comms with SSO, MFA, encrypted collaboration. Central SaaS console for FortiGate/AP/Switch with logging & remote config. Global POPs for low-latency, sovereign, scalable security services. |
| FortiAnalyzer | Powerful logging and analytics. | Central log lake & threat intel mapped to MITRE ATT&CK. SOC automation: SIEM/SOAR playbooks, handlers, dashboards. Flexible deployment: appliance, VM, or cloud with HA scale. |
| FortiManager | Manage multiple FortiGate firewalls and policies at scale. | Single pane to manage firewalls, SD-WAN, APs & switches. Templates, APIs & ADOMs for automated, segmented control. Scales across hybrid form factors with HA & RBAC. |
| FortiSASE / ZTNA | Enable secure remote access and zero-trust access control for hybrid workforces. | Continuous ZTNA with user/device posture checks. Full SASE stack: SWG, CASB, FWaaS, RBI & SD-WAN. Global POPs with DEM, context-aware policy enforcement. |
Secure every edge – extend Fortinet’s protection to anywhere your data goes.
| Protection Type | Functionality | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| FortiEDR | Real-time endpoint detection & response that stops breaches, eliminates dwell time, and automates remediation. | NGAV with ML, exploit prevention, virtual patching. Post-infection detection with automated response. Cloud-native, lightweight, scalable to 100k+ endpoints. |
| FortiClient | Secure access (VPN/ ZTNA), compliance enforcement, visibility, and telemetry integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric. | NGAV, exploit prevention, sandbox integration. Always-on VPN + ZTNA with posture checks. Central EMS/cloud management with compliance dashboards. |
| FortiAuthenticator | Central identity & authentication platform (IdP / AAA) for MFA, SSO, and Zero Trust access. | LDAP, SAML, RADIUS, TACACS+ support. SSO integration with Fortinet & third-party apps. Endpoint posture and identity enforcement via EMS. |
| FortiToken | strong, flexible multi-factor authentication via hardware & mobile OTP tokens, plus push, SMS/email when needed. | OATH-based OTP, mobile push, hardware tokens. Integrated with FortiGate & FortiAuthenticator. Supports SMS/email OTP and FIDO2. |
With so much choice, we strive to bring clarity and precision to our customers’ subscription and licensing decisions. Our experts will assess your security risks, usage patterns, and priorities to prevent overspend or underuse – ensuring your FortiGate licensing fits perfectly today and scales with you tomorrow.
Talk to a certified Fortinet expert. We’ll help you choose the right combination of hardware, licenses, and services.
Considering FortiGate firewalls to protect your IT infrastructure? Our FAQ answers 6 common questions for businesses.
Q1: How do Fortinet’s FortiGate Firewalls integrate with hybrid cloud strategies?
Fortinet provides consistent security across on-premises, private, and public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Enterprises benefit from the same policy framework and security posture regardless of workload location, reducing complexity in hybrid deployments.
Q2: How do Fortinet Firewalls support digital transformation initiatives?
By providing secure connectivity, deep visibility, and automated policy enforcement, Fortinet enables enterprises to confidently adopt cloud, mobility, and remote work strategies while maintaining security at scale.
Q3: What support and service levels are available for enterprise customers?
FortiCare offers a range of enterprise-grade support contracts, including 24×7 technical support, priority escalation, and advanced hardware replacement. Combined with FortiGuard subscriptions, enterprises receive proactive threat intelligence updates to stay ahead of evolving risks.
Q4: What management and visibility tools are available for large enterprises?
Enterprises can centralise management through FortiManager and gain detailed analytics with FortiAnalyzer. These tools streamline policy orchestration, threat hunting, compliance reporting, and lifecycle management across thousands of devices globally.
Q5: What role do Fortinet Firewalls play in a Zero Trust strategy?
FortiGate appliances enforce Zero Trust through user identity verification, micro-segmentation, and ZTNA policies that restrict access to applications based on context and trust level. This reduces attack surfaces and aligns with modern enterprise Zero Trust frameworks.
Q6: How do Fortinet Firewalls use AI and machine learning for threat detection?
FortiGate firewalls connect to FortiGuard Labs, which applies AI and machine learning to analyse billions of threat events globally. This enables rapid identification of zero-day attacks, advanced malware, and evolving ransomware campaigns.
