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Fortinet Delivers Unmatched Security and Efficient Network Performance for the Distributed Enterprise with New Next-Gen Firewalls

Fortinet Delivers Unmatched Security and Efficient Network Performance for the Distributed Enterprise with New Next-Gen Firewalls

New FortiGate G series next-gen firewalls empower customers to strengthen threat protection and future-proof IT infrastructure

News Summary

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced the FortiGate 70G, FortiGate 50G, and FortiGate 30G, the latest G series next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) designed to meet the evolving technology and business demands of today’s distributed enterprises. Powered by Fortinet’s proprietary technology and the unified Fortinet operating system, , the FortiGate G series delivers industry-leading security with unmatched performance. These features, combined with advanced networking support and , reduce the risk of successful cyberattacks and allow customers to future-proof IT infrastructure while minimizing operational costs and environmental impact.

“For nearly 25 years, we have set the standard for fortifying enterprise networks,” said Nirav Shah, Senior Vice President, Products and Solutions at Fortinet. “By completing the FortiGate G series with the latest ASIC and FortiOS innovation, we give distributed enterprises cutting-edge tools like AI-powered security services and GenAI for network and security operations centers without compromising performance or sustainability needs. Our customers trust that Fortinet will continue redefining the standard for next-generation firewalls by delivering superior security effectiveness, greater energy efficiency, and unmatched performance for years to come.”

FortiGate G Series: Industry-Leading Performance with AI-Powered Security

Today’s enterprises are under pressure to scale operations, secure expanding attack surfaces, and manage increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats while reducing costs and maintaining efficiency. The FortiGate G series is engineered to meet these demands, offering:

  • Cutting-edge security with unmatched power efficiency: The FortiGate G series delivers superior protection without compromising performance. For example, the new FortiGate 70G delivers up to 11x higher IPsec VPN and 7x higher firewall throughput than the industry average while consuming 62x fewer watts per Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput and 42x fewer watts per Gbps of firewall throughput.
  • Faster identification, containment, and mitigation of threats: FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services provides real-time, automated threat detection and response to defend against advanced ransomware, malware, and zero-day exploits.
  • FortiAI for enhanced cybersecurity operations: FortiAI, the Fortinet generative AI assistant, helps automate tasks, provides actionable insights, and improves threat detection. FortiGate customers can use FortiAI to support incident analysis, threat remediation, and playbook creation, empowering them to streamline security processes and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

The power of the new FortiGate G series and FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services is showcased in the below Security Compute Rating tables, which compare the top firewalls on the market against the target performance numbers of the FortiGate 70G, FortiGate 50G, and FortiGate 30G:  

FortiGate 70G

SpecificationFortiGate

70G
Security Compute RatingCompetitor AverageCheck Point 1555Cisco Meraki

MX68
Juniper

SRX 300
Palo Alto Networks

PA-410
Firewall (Gbps)10.07x1.52.00.71.91.4
IPsec VPN (Gbps)7.111x0.71.30.40.30.7
Threat Protection (Gbps)1.33x0.50.60.40.20.8
Concurrent Sessions1.4M4x376K1M-64K64K
Connections per Second100K10x10K14K-5K11K
Power Efficiency

FortiGate

70G
Energy SavingsCompetitor AverageCheck Point 1555Cisco Meraki

MX68
Juniper

SRX 300
Palo Alto Networks

PA-410
Max Power Consumption (Watts)8.94x35.017.979.024.918.0
Watts/Gbps Firewall Throughput0.942x36.99.0112.913.112.9
Watts/Gbps IPsec VPN Throughput1.362x78.113.8197.573.227.7



FortiGate 50G

SpecificationFortiGate

50G
Security Compute RatingCompetitor AverageCheck Point

1535
Cisco Meraki

MX67
Juniper

SRX 300
Palo Alto Network PA-410
Firewall (Gbps)5.03x1.52.00.71.91.4
IPsec VPN (Gbps)4.58x0.61.00.40.30.7
Threat Protection (Gbps)1.12x0.50.40.40.20.8
Concurrent Sessions720K2x376K1M-64K64K
Connections per Second85K10x8.8K10.5K-5K11K
Power Efficiency

FortiGate

50G
Energy SavingsCompetitor AverageCheck Point

1535
Cisco Meraki

MX67
Juniper

SRX 300
Palo Alto Networks

PA-410
Max Power Consumption (Watts)8.92x18.717.914.024.918.0
Watts/Gbps Firewall Throughput1.88x13.79.020.013.112.9
Watts/Gbps IPsec VPN Throughput2.020x38.618.535.073.227.7



FortiGate 30G

SpecificationFortiGate 30GSecurity Compute RatingCompetitor AverageBarracudas F12Cisco Meraki

Z4
SonicWall

TZ270
Watch Guard NV5
Firewall (Gbps)4.04x1.01.20.52.00.4
IPsec VPN (Gbps)3.510x0.40.20.30.80.2
Threat Protection (Gbps)0.51x0.40.20.30.8-
Concurrent Sessions600K2x301K80K-750K73K
Connections per Second30K4x7.5K8K-6K8.5K
Power Efficiency

FortiGate 30GEnergy SavingsCompetitor AverageBarracudas F12Cisco Meraki

Z4
SonicWall

TZ270
Watch Guard NV5
Max Power Consumption (Watts)8.24x29.545.042.018.912.0
Watts/Gbps Firewall Throughput2.341x96.6204.5-25.260.0
Watts/Gbps IPsec VPN Throughput16.47x120.3195.7140.025.2-
  • Threat protection performance is measured with firewall, IPS, application control and malware protection, and logging enabled.
  • The numbers for competitive solutions are based on publicly available sources. Other vendors may have different testing methodologies.
  • All power consumption values are taken from external data sheets and hardware system guides using maximum power consumption.
  • Performance information is sourced from vendor datasheets published as of February 5, 2025.

Building a Strong Cybersecurity Platform Starts with the Firewall

Fortinet was founded on the principle of converging networking and security into a unified cybersecurity platform anchored by a single operating system. The is the result of more than two decades of relentless focus on the company’s platform vision to provide customers with end-to-end visibility, unified management, and automated threat intelligence sharing. All FortiGate NGFWs, including the FortiGate G series, seamlessly integrate into the Fortinet Security Fabric so customers can build a secure foundation to advance their overall security measures from adopting secure access service edge (SASE) solutions to enhancing security operations with FortiAI. Fortinet empowers organizations to evolve their cybersecurity strategy, ensuring comprehensive protection and operational efficiency at every stage of their journey.

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About Fortinet

(Nasdaq: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet's solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The , one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (“CERTS”), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. , Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at , the , and .

Copyright © 2025 Fortinet, Inc. All rights reserved. The symbols ® and ™ denote respectively federally registered trademarks and common law trademarks of Fortinet, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates. Fortinet’s trademarks include, but are not limited to, the following: Fortinet, the Fortinet logo, FortiGate, FortiOS, FortiGuard, FortiCare, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiASIC, FortiClient, FortiCloud, FortiMail, FortiSandbox, FortiADC, FortiAI, FortiAIOps, FortiAgent, FortiAntenna, FortiAP, FortiAPCam, FortiAuthenticator, FortiCache, FortiCall, FortiCam, FortiCamera, FortiCarrier, FortiCASB, FortiCentral, FortiCNP, FortiConnect, FortiController, FortiConverter, FortiCSPM, FortiCWP, FortiDAST, FortiDB, FortiDDoS, FortiDeceptor, FortiDeploy, FortiDevSec, FortiDLP, FortiEdge, FortiEDR, FortiExplorer, FortiExtender, FortiFirewall, FortiFlex FortiFone, FortiGSLB, FortiGuest, FortiHypervisor, FortiInsight, FortiIsolator, FortiLAN, FortiLink, FortiMonitor, FortiNAC, FortiNDR, FortiPAM, FortiPenTest, FortiPhish, FortiPoint, FortiPolicy, FortiPortal, FortiPresence, FortiProxy, FortiRecon, FortiRecorder, FortiSASE, FortiScanner, FortiSDNConnector, FortiSIEM, FortiSMS, FortiSOAR, FortiSRA, FortiStack, FortiSwitch, FortiTester, FortiToken, FortiTrust, FortiVoice, FortiWAN, FortiWeb, FortiWiFi, FortiWLC, FortiWLM, FortiXDR and Lacework FortiCNAPP. Other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Fortinet has not independently verified statements or certifications herein attributed to third parties and Fortinet does not independently endorse such statements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, nothing herein constitutes a warranty, guarantee, contract, binding specification or other binding commitment by Fortinet or any indication of intent related to a binding commitment, and performance and other specification information herein may be unique to certain environments.

    
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