NexusSec is an official Fortinet partner and deploys FortiGate firewalls across Navi Mumbai, Mumbai and India — from sizing and licensing through to configuration, Security Fabric integration, SD-WAN and ongoing management. We deploy other platforms too, so if FortiGate is not the right fit for your environment we will tell you.
Why businesses choose FortiGate
Fortinet designs its own security processors, which is why FortiGate appliances sustain high throughput with IPS and TLS inspection enabled at a competitive price. For most growing businesses the practical appeal is straightforward: more inspected bandwidth per rupee, and SD-WAN built into FortiOS rather than licensed separately.
The Security Fabric extends the same management to FortiSwitch and FortiAP, so a lean IT team can run firewall, switching and Wi-Fi from one console.
What our deployment includes
| Phase | What we do |
|---|
| Sizing | Model selection against inspected throughput, not headline figures — accounting for bandwidth, users, VPN load and growth |
| Licensing | Choosing the right bundle (UTP vs Enterprise) so you buy what you will actually use |
| Design | Interfaces, zones, routing, HA pair configuration and segmentation |
| Policy | Rules written by service with least privilege — not a permissive base to be tightened later |
| Security features | IPS in blocking mode, web filtering, application control, TLS inspection configured properly |
| VPN & SD-WAN | Site-to-site tunnels, remote access, and application-aware path selection where multi-site |
| Hardening | Admin access restricted, MFA on management, secure firmware baseline, configuration backup |
| Handover | Documentation and training so your team can operate it confidently |
Migration from another firewall
Most FortiGate deployments we run are replacements. We do not copy the old rule base across — that simply recreates years of accumulated over-permissive policy on new hardware. Instead we analyse actual traffic, rationalise the policy, and cut over with a tested rollback. See firewall migration.
What we commonly fix
The most frequent finding on FortiGates we inherit: IPS enabled but left in monitor-only mode, and TLS inspection never configured. The licence is being paid for; the protection is not active. We check both on every engagement.
Ongoing support
Firewalls decay without maintenance. We offer ongoing management covering firmware currency, rule review, policy changes, log monitoring and licence renewal — see managed security. Alternatively we hand over cleanly and support you on demand.
Frequently asked questions
Is NexusSec a Fortinet partner?
Yes. NexusSec is an official Fortinet partner and deploys FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch and FortiAP across Navi Mumbai, Mumbai and India. We are also a Sophos Silver Partner and a WatchGuard partner, so we can compare platforms honestly rather than recommending a single vendor by default.
Which FortiGate model do we need?
It depends on your internet bandwidth, user count, VPN load and whether you will enable TLS inspection. The critical point is to size against threat-protection throughput with inspection enabled, not the headline stateful firewall figure, which is typically several times higher. We size against your real traffic profile and expected growth.
What is the difference between UTP and Enterprise licensing?
Fortinet bundles security services into tiers. UTP typically covers core protection such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering and application control, while Enterprise adds further capabilities. The right choice depends on which services you will actually use. We advise on this during scoping so you do not overbuy.
Can you migrate us from Sophos, Cisco or another firewall to FortiGate?
Yes. Cross-vendor migrations are routine for us. We analyse your existing rule base and actual traffic, rationalise the policy rather than copying it verbatim, build and test the new configuration, then cut over in an agreed window with a documented rollback path.
Do you provide ongoing FortiGate support?
Yes. We offer managed support covering firmware updates, rule reviews, policy changes, log monitoring and licence renewals. We can also simply deploy, document and hand over to your team, providing support on demand rather than under a retainer.
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