Fortinet FortiClient
Fabric Agent for Visibility, Control & ZTNA
FortiClient is a lightweight, modular Fabric Agent that provides protection, compliance, and secure access in one solution. Installed on endpoints like laptops or mobile devices, it connects with the Fortinet Security Fabric to offer real-time visibility, control, and secure remote access.
FortiClient Product Tiers
FortiClient is available in three editions to match your security needs:
Zero Trust Security
Endpoint Security
Cloud-based Endpoint Security
Choose the level that best fits your organization’s requirements for protection, control, and flexibility.
Zero Trust Security (VPN/ZTNA)
Ideal for remote workers, the ZTNA Edition offers secure access with minimal control requirements. It supports ZTNA and VPN tunnels, URL filtering, USB device control, and includes centralized management via FortiClient EMS.
Endpoint Protection (EPP/APT)
Building on the ZTNA Edition, the EPP/APT Edition adds AI-powered next-gen antivirus (NGAV), endpoint quarantine, application firewall, and cloud sandbox support for advanced threat protection.
Managed Endpoint Security Services
Fortinet simplifies setup and offloads ongoing monitoring with managed services that assist remotely with deployment, configuration, vulnerability tracking, and continuous endpoint security.
Chromebook
Consistent Web Filtering Enforce web security and usage policies both on and off campus with FortiGuard-powered filtering across 75+ categories, including support for Google SafeSearch.
FortiClient 7.0 Overview
FortiClient 7.0 integrates with the Fortinet Security Fabric to deliver unified endpoint visibility, compliance, and protection. It supports both VPN and automatic ZTNA tunnels for secure remote access and offers:
Unified Endpoint: Lightweight client combining compliance, protection, and access.
Universal ZTNA: Encrypted per-session access with zero trust validation.
Advanced Threat Protection: FortiGuard-powered security with FortiSandbox integration.
Simplified Management: Centralized control via EMS, FortiClient Cloud, or FortiGate.
Centralized Management Highlights
Intuitive, user-friendly interface
Remote deployment of FortiClient
Real-time dashboards & alerts
Centralized quarantine & access control
Software inventory & AD integration
Auto group assignment & dynamic policies
Custom group support & remote triggers
Available on-premise or cloud-based
FortiClient: Unified Endpoint Protection
FortiClient acts as a lightweight Fabric Agent, providing security, compliance, and remote access in one modular client. It integrates seamlessly with the Fortinet Security Fabric to deliver real-time visibility and control.
Key Capabilities:
Reports device status (apps, firmware) to the Security Fabric
Enables secure VPN (SSL/IPsec) or ZTNA tunnel connections
Sends suspicious files to Fabric Sandbox for analysis
Enforces application, USB, URL filtering, and firmware policies
Applies CASB controls for cloud app access
Provides malware protection and an application firewall
Features & Benefits
ZTNA
Delivers secure remote access with consistent, identity-based application access policies on or off the network.
FABRIC AGENT
Provides device telemetry and integrates with the Fortinet Security Fabric for enhanced visibility, control, and coordinated threat response.
WEB FILTERING
Delivers web security and content filtering to enforce safe browsing and acceptable use policies.
SOFTWARE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Provides visibility into installed applications and helps manage software licenses across endpoints.
CASB
Controls and monitors access to cloud applications, offering visibility into shadow IT and enforcing cloud usage policies.
AUTOMATED RESPONSE
Quickly detects and isolates compromised endpoints to prevent lateral movement and limit attack impact.
Bundles:
FortiClient Managed Services – Simplify Endpoint Security Operations
1. FortiClient Managed Services
Fortinet’s Managed Services help busy IT teams by streamlining FortiClient setup, deployment, and monitoring.
Included Services:
FortiClient Cloud Provisioning:
Setup and configure:Endpoint groups
ZTNA, VPN, and Endpoint Security
Vulnerability management
Posture checks and security policies
Custom installer creation and updates
Endpoint Onboarding:
Custom installers, email invites, and provisioning for cloud management.Security Fabric Integration:
Connect FortiClient Cloud with Fortinet Security Fabric for ZTNA, automation, and incident response.Vulnerability Monitoring:
Real-time endpoint risk monitoring with alerts and remediation guidance.
2. Best Practice Service (BPS)
Annual remote consulting for deployment, upgrades, and operations.
Guidance based on your environment and requirements
Access to sample configs, best practices, and tools
Advisory-only (no direct device access)
3. FortiClient Forensics Analysis Service
Expert analysis to support incident response and recovery.
Digital evidence collection and examination
Detailed final report from FortiGuard Labs analysts
Available for cloud-hosted EMS deployments only
4. Fortinet CASB Service
Extend security beyond the perimeter with dual-mode Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB).
Inline CASB: Secured via FortiGate
API-Based CASB (FortiCASB): Deeper SaaS visibility and control
Monitor cloud activity, enforce policies, and secure cloud data access
Feature Highlights – FortiClient Central Management
Software Inventory Management
Gain full visibility into installed applications and manage licenses to eliminate outdated or vulnerable software, improving overall security hygiene.
Windows AD Integration
Sync your AD structure into FortiClient EMS to simplify endpoint grouping and policy enforcement based on organizational units.
Real-time Endpoint Status
Always-on visibility into endpoint activity and security events for better monitoring and response.
Vulnerability Dashboard
Identify and manage vulnerable endpoints with a clear, actionable interface for reducing attack surfaces.
Centralized Deployment
Remotely deploy and upgrade FortiClient to thousands of endpoints with a single click—ensuring consistent configurations.
FortiSandbox Integration
Submit suspicious files automatically and analyze detailed threat behavior, including full process trees, from the central console.
Telemetry
Visualize real-time endpoint data directly on the FortiGate console for unified visibility across the Security Fabric.
Dynamic Access Control
Create virtual groups based on posture for automatic policy enforcement via FortiGate—simplifying compliance.
Endpoint Quarantine
Isolate compromised devices instantly to prevent lateral threat spread.
Automated Response
Automatically detect and isolate suspicious endpoints to reduce response time and human intervention.
App-Based Split Tunnel
Route only critical application traffic through VPN; exclude high-bandwidth apps to optimize performance.
Web Filtering & YouTube Control
Block sites by keywords or patterns and control YouTube access by channel-level whitelisting or blacklisting.
Software Specifications:
Use Cases:
Security Fabric Integration & Endpoint Visibility
FortiClient goes beyond basic endpoint protection and VPN. It acts as a critical link between endpoints and the Fortinet Security Fabric, enabling centralized visibility, compliance, and policy enforcement.By sharing telemetry with the Security Fabric, FortiClient ensures unified awareness across the network supporting automation, segmentation, and response. It also works alongside third-party anti-malware and EDR tools for flexible security integration.
Secure Remote Access (VPN, ZTNA)
FortiClient enables secure, always-on remote access via SSL/IPsec VPN or ZTNA, with support for segmentation, conditional access, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) through FortiAuthenticator.
Traditional VPN
ZTNA Application Access
Endpoint Hardening
FortiClient strengthens endpoint security with vulnerability scanning, auto-patching, software inventory, and an application firewall helping reduce attack surfaces. Shared telemetry enables dynamic access control for improved protection across the Security Fabric.
The FortiClient vulnerability dashboard delivers detailed information including category, severity, and can pinpoint the affected endpoints.
Advanced Endpoint Protection
FortiClient protects endpoints using machine learning-based antimalware, behavior-based anti-exploit, and sandbox integration to detect advanced, file-less, and zero-day threats. Built-in IPS, botnet protection, and web filtering add extra defense layers, with real-time threat intel from FortiSandbox shared across all endpoints.
The FortiClient console displays in-depth threat analysis from FortiSandbox.
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