fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced a Introducing a new compact, durable built appliance. Featuring the latest 5th generation Fortinet Security Processing Unit (SP5), the FortiGate Rugged 70G and 5G Dual Modem deliver unparalleled network performance, cutting-edge FortiGuard AI-powered security services, and high Provide availability and address issues. Addresses a variety of use cases in harsh remote environments, including full-service remote ATMs within the banking industry.
“Organizations across industries increasingly require fast, reliable, and secure networking architectures in remote locations and harsh environments. Unfortunately, bringing these types of networks online requires many “It can be complex and costly,” said John Madison, chief marketing officer and vice president of product strategy at Fortinet. “With dual 5G modems, AI-powered security, and zero trust features, our latest FortiGate delivers the latest secure networking innovations in a single, powerful appliance built to withstand the harshest environments. Customers can use the FortiGate Rugged 70G with 5G dual modem to enjoy a secure and simplified infrastructure, increased business efficiency and cost savings, and a superior user experience even in the most remote and hard-to-reach locations. We can make it happen.”
Connect and protect remote locations
Networks are expanding into new remote locations where they must support and protect large volumes of sensitive traffic and data while maintaining high availability. Historically, companies deployed numerous point products to address the distinct networking, security, and connectivity needs of these locations. However, this creates a complex, poorly performing infrastructure that is expensive to manage and difficult to secure. This solution is a single appliance that meets all your network, security, and connectivity needs in a remote OT environment.
Cutting-edge networking, security, and 5G connectivity for OT
FortiGate Rugged 70G with 5G dual modems brings 5G connectivity to Fortinet’s rugged next-generation firewall (NGFW) portfolio for the first time. As such, this appliance not only integrates enterprise-grade threat protection with high-performance networking features such as SD-WAN and Zero Trust network access, but also provides industry-leading wireless WAN capabilities to ensure high availability. .
The main features are:
- 5G dual modem This enables seamless, reliable and ultra-fast communication, ensuring high availability and enhanced connectivity for critical applications.
- Unparalleled secure networking performance Powered by the latest 5th generation Fortinet Security Processing Unit (SP5) with 8 Gbps firewall throughput and 7 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput.
- Compact form factor with fanless and rugged design It can withstand harsh conditions such as extreme temperature, humidity, shock, and vibration.
- Industry-leading AI-powered security Protect your critical data from advanced threats with FortiGuard AI-powered security services.
Below is a summary of target performance numbers for the FortiGate Rugged 70G with 5G dual modem. Security Compute Rating is a benchmark (performance multiplier) that helps customers understand the target performance of their FortiGate compared to similar appliances on the market.
| specification | FortiGate Rugged 70G-5G-Dual | Secure computing assessment | industry average | Allied Telesis AR4050 S-5G | Checkpoint Quantum 1570R | Checkpoint Quantum 1595R | Palo Alto Networks PA-450R |
| Firewall throughput | 8.0Gbps | 3.6 times | 2.2Gbps | 1.9Gbps | 1.9Gbps | 1.9Gbps | 3.2Gbps |
| IPSec VPN | 7.0Gbps | 6.3 times | 1.1Gbps | Not applicable | 1.1Gbps | 1.1Gbps | Not applicable |
| Protection from threats | 1.1Gbps | 1.5 times | 0.7Gbps | Not applicable | 0.4Gbps | 0.4Gbps | 1.4Gbps |
| simultaneous sessions | 1.4M | 3.7 times | 0.4M | 0.3M | 0.5M | 0.5M | 0.2M |
| Connections per second | 85K | 6.9 times | 12K | 12K | 14K | 14K | 10K |
| cellular radio modem | 2x 5G | – | – | 1x 5G | 1x 3G/4LTE | 1x 5G | 1x 5G |
| Signatures covered by OT protocols | 3,060 | 2.5 times | 1,210 | 6 | 1,838 | 1,838 | 1,156 |
| power consumption | FortiGate Rugged 70G-5G-Dual | energy efficiency | industry average | Allied Telesis AR4050 S-5G | Checkpoint Quantum 1570R | Checkpoint Quantum 1595R | Palo Alto Networks PA-450R |
| Watts/Gbps Firewall Throughput | 3.6W | 4.2 times | 15.4W | 14.7W | 16.2W | 15.5W | 15.1W |
| Watts/Gbps IPsec VPN Throughput | 4.1W | 6.6 times | 27.4W | Not applicable | 27.9W | 26.8W | Not applicable |
| BTU/h per Gbps of firewall throughput | 12.4BTU | 4.2 times | 52.4BTU | 50.3BTU | 55.2BTU | 52.9BTU | 51.2BTU |
- Threat protection performance is measured with firewall, IPS, application control, malware protection, and logging enabled.
- All performance numbers are extracted from publicly available datasheets. Note that different vendors may have different testing methods.
- All power consumption values are taken from external datasheets and hardware system guides using maximum power consumption.
Enabling the next evolution of banking
The primary use case for the FortiGate Rugged 70G with dual 5G modems is the deployment and management of remote ATMs, which are often located in harsh environments such as stadiums, malls, and outdoors. This appliance offers networking capabilities (SD-WAN for dynamic connectivity, network access control, ZTNA application gateway), highest security (end-to-end encryption and built-in threat intelligence), and high availability (5G dual modems) We provide ) Required for deploying, securing, and managing remote ATMs. Additionally, its rugged form factor meets ATM durability requirements in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Through this single, powerful appliance, the banking industry can power their remote ATM networks, seamlessly scale across thousands of locations, and easily launch new services with minimal infrastructure investment.
“Remote locations and harsh environments are becoming increasingly important to enterprises, but connecting and securing them presents significant technical and budgetary challenges. The addition of dual 5G modems is also a standout feature, providing redundant connectivity to remote locations. and guarantee availability and uninterrupted service.”
- Pete Finalle, Research Manager, Security & Trust, IDC
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About Fortinet
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) is a powerhouse of the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to protect people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity where you need it with the largest integrated portfolio of more than 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet’s solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented and most tested in the industry. As one of the largest and most extensive training programs in the industry, Fortinet Training Institute is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, FortiGuard Labs, develops and leverages cutting-edge machine learning and AI technology to provide timely and consistent top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence to our customers. To do.
