Modernizing Security with Fortinet
Polytechnic Consulting Group delivers proven Fortinet network security expertise to help customers secure operations, reduce risk, and improve resiliency. We offer a complete Fortinet service portfolio which includes firewall security assessments, FortiGate deployments and refreshes, Zero Trust remote access enablement, as well as managed Fortinet security services ensuring your environment is protected, optimized, and continuously supported as your organization grows.
Fortinet Capabilities
Our Fortinet partnership helps customers achieve measurable impact by deploying and optimizing Fortinet security and networking solutions aligned to business and mission requirements.
Identify firmware/version gaps and provide recommended upgrade path to reduce known vulnerabilities and improve stability.
Implement secure baseline templates and standard configurations to support repeatable hardening across environments.
Enable and tune FortiGuard Security Services (IPS, AV, web filtering, DNS filtering, application control) for optimal protection and performance.
Perform configuration review and security posture assessment of FortiGate firewalls against Fortinet best practices and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS).
Assess and strengthen admin access controls (trusted hosts, MFA, role-based access, management ports, secure protocols only).
Deliver a risk-ranked findings report, remediation roadmap, and post-hardening validation/testing to confirm improvements.
Fortinet Firewall Security Assessment & Hardening
FortiGate Firewall Deployment / Refresh
Plan and execute FortiGate firewall deployments and technology refreshes for branch, data center, and hybrid environments.
Perform requirements gathering and solution design (throughput sizing, HA design, VPN capacity, segmentation needs).
Deliver secure baseline configuration aligned to Fortinet best practices and customer security policies.
Perform migration of legacy firewall configurations (Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, SonicWall, Check Point, etc.) with rulebase cleanup.
Execute cutover planning, change management, rollback strategy, and post-deployment validation testing.
Provide as-built documentation, configuration backups, and operational handoff/knowledge transfer.
Fortinet Zero Trust Remote Access (VPN/ZTNA)
Managed Fortinet Network Security Services
Provide 24x7 monitoring and management of Fortinet security infrastructure (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch/FortiAP as needed).
Deliver continuous threat detection and response leveraging FortiGuard intelligence, IPS/AV alerts, and security event correlation.
Perform ongoing policy administration (rule changes, object updates, NAT changes, access requests, cleanup and optimization).
Conduct firewall rulebase governance to reduce risk (least privilege enforcement, removal of stale rules, shadow rule review).
Provide firmware/patch management planning and execution (FortiOS upgrades, vulnerability mitigation, lifecycle support).
Maintain and optimize FortiGuard Security Services tuning (IPS profiles, application control, web/DNS filtering, SSL inspection)
Enable and manage log retention, reporting, and compliance visibility using FortiAnalyzer and SIEM integrations.
Provide performance and health monitoring (CPU/memory, session counts, interface errors, bandwidth, latency) with proactive remediation.
Implement continuous security posture improvements through recurring hardening reviews and best-practice alignment.
Provide monthly/quarterly service reporting (tickets, SLA metrics, top threats blocked, posture changes, recommendations).
Offer on-demand engineering support for new sites, migrations, expansions, or secure network architecture updates.
Design and deploy secure remote access using Fortinet ZTNA and VPN capabilities to support hybrid and remote workforces.
Implement Zero Trust access controls based on identity, device posture, location, and least-privilege segmentation.
Integrate Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) with identity providers (Azure AD/Entra ID, Okta, LDAP/AD, RADIUS).
Secure administrative access using role-based access control (RBAC), trusted host restrictions, and secure management interfaces.
Conduct remote access security assessment, performance tuning, and continuous policy optimization.
Deliver cutover planning, user rollout support, documentation, and operational handoff/training.
Fortinet Solution Focus Areas
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Zero Trust Access
Fortinet Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is a secure remote access solution that replaces traditional VPN “full network access” with application-level, identity-based access.
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Cloud Security Hub
Fortinet Cloud Security Hub is a centralized cloud security management platform that helps organizations gain unified visibility, enforce consistent security policies, and continuously monitor cloud risk across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
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Next-Generation Firewall
Fortinet Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) delivers advanced network protection by combining high-performance firewall capabilities with deep visibility and threat prevention.
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FortiGuard Services
FortiGuard Services is Fortinet’s AI-driven threat intelligence and security services platform that continuously protects organizations against modern cyber threats.
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Unified SASE
Fortinet Unified SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) combines cloud-delivered security and networking to protect users, devices, and applications from anywhere.
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Security Operations
Fortinet Security Operations delivers an integrated, automated approach to threat detection, investigation, and response by unifying security analytics, orchestration, and incident response across the enterprise.
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Endpoint Protection Solution Hub
Fortinet Endpoint Protection Security Hub provides centralized visibility and control over endpoint security across an organization’s environment.
A Fortinet partnership designed to deliver enterprise-ready security outcomes.
Solutions Partner Designations & Specializations
Polytechnic Consulting Group leverages our Fortinet partnership and certified cybersecurity professionals to support secure, mission-ready network environments. We deliver specialized Fortinet services including FortiGate firewall engineering, security assessment and compliance hardening, Zero Trust access (ZTNA/VPN), SASE architecture, SOC integration, and managed security operations. Our Fortinet expertise enables customers to strengthen cyber resilience, standardize security controls, and maintain continuous protection across on-prem, cloud, and remote environments.
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