Fortinet SWG Protection Subscription - Web, Video, and DNS Filtering
Fortinet SWG Protection provides essential web, video, and DNS filtering capabilities for your business network over a 2-year subscription term.
- Access to Advanced Filtering: Gain control over web and video content, and block malicious DNS requests to protect users and data.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Reduce the risk of malware infections and data breaches by preventing access to unsafe websites and services.
- Compliance Support: Assist in meeting regulatory requirements by enforcing acceptable use policies and logging network activity.
- Simplified Management: Integrate robust security features into your existing network infrastructure with a straightforward subscription.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Fortinet SWG Protection subscription provides a 2-year license for advanced Secure Web Gateway (SWG) functionalities, including comprehensive web filtering, video filtering, and DNS filtering.
Designed for businesses seeking to enhance their network security and control internet access, this solution helps IT Managers and IT Professionals protect their internal users and sensitive data from online threats and inappropriate content.
- Web & Video Filtering: Control access to websites and streaming content, blocking categories that pose security risks or are unproductive.
- DNS Filtering: Prevent access to malicious websites and phishing attempts by filtering DNS requests.
- Application Control: Identify and control the use of applications on the network, even those that attempt to bypass traditional security measures.
- Subscription Term: Secure protection and access to updates for a defined 2-year period.
- VM-based Deployment: License is designed for virtual machine deployments, offering flexibility in your infrastructure.
This Fortinet subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to bolster their internet security and content control without the complexity of enterprise-grade hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Web and Content Access
Enable teams to enforce acceptable use policies and block access to risky websites and content categories. Streamline the process of protecting users from malware and phishing attempts through granular web and DNS filtering.
virtualized environments, network security policies, user access control, threat prevention
Protect Against Malicious DNS and Web Traffic
Automate the blocking of known malicious domains and websites, reducing the attack surface for ransomware and other cyber threats. Protect sensitive company data by preventing users from navigating to compromised or malicious web resources.
cloud-based security, endpoint protection integration, threat intelligence feeds, network segmentation
Control Video and Application Usage
Streamline the management of bandwidth and productivity by controlling access to video streaming services and specific applications. Ensure that network resources are utilized for business-critical operations rather than non-work-related activities.
network performance monitoring, application visibility, bandwidth management, policy enforcement
Key Features
Web Filtering
Blocks access to inappropriate or malicious websites, protecting users and the network.
Video Filtering
Controls access to video streaming services, managing bandwidth and productivity.
DNS Filtering
Prevents connections to known malicious domains, stopping threats at the DNS level.
Application Control
Identifies and controls the use of various applications on the network.
2-Year Subscription
Provides continuous protection and access to updates for a defined period, simplifying budget planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced web and DNS filtering essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security measures to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access to patient information, which SWG features help enforce.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client data and must maintain client trust, requiring strong security to prevent data leaks and ensure compliance with data privacy laws.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often need to filter content to protect students and staff from inappropriate material and cybersecurity threats, while also managing network resources effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortinet SWG Protection?
Fortinet SWG Protection is a subscription service that provides Secure Web Gateway capabilities, including web, video, and DNS filtering, to protect businesses from online threats and control internet access.
What does the 2-year term mean?
The 2-year term means your subscription for these security features is active and includes access to updates and support for that duration, ensuring continuous protection.
Can this license be used on physical appliances?
This specific license, indicated by 'VMUL', is designed for virtual machine deployments of Fortinet security platforms.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.