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FortiCarrier Service Provider Security

FortiCarrier consolidated security appliances are purpose-built to protect the critical applications and services delivered across your service provider or telecommunications network. Whether you are a mobile operator, voice operator, managed security service provider (MSSP), or large enterprise, FortiCarrier platforms secure your existing high-performance network while enabling migration to next-generation IPv6 network architectures. In addition, FortiCarrier platforms allow you to create an entire service portfolio with a single stop, avoiding the lengthy product development cycles required to integrate products from multiple vendors. FortiCarrier platforms leverage FortiOS™ Carrier software to protect your core IP infrastructure and the application service layers of your network. Advanced Features such as GTP and SIP/IMS signaling firewalls and secure MMS messaging ensure privacy and quality of service for your customers.

Features and Benefits

  • IPv6-ready platform offers the ability to create an entire service portfolio with a single stop.
  • FortiASIC™ technology delivers real-time application-specific protocol analysis, with modules for WAP/WSP, Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), and IMS SIP, to protect services critical to service provider growth.
  • SIP/IMS signaling firewall protects internal infrastructure and service against malicious messages and overload while providing NAT services and redundancy, providing VoIP edge scalability and a platform for managed security services.
  • MMS content scanning and protection (keyword blocking, antivirus, file-type blocking, antispam detection) with per-user services provide enhanced end-user security for increased uptime and higher customer satisfaction.
  • GTP firewall delivers protocol anomaly detection and prevention with multiple filter options for end-to-end security.
  • Real-time traffic analysis protects core network infrastructure against damaging attacks to help assure service continuity.
  • Flexible and transparent deployment for networks ranging from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps speeds assure protection for any type of network.
  • Modular software architecture allows security functions to be flexibly deployed and updated based on security requirements to maintain competitive advantage and service delivery reliability.
  • Comprehensive FortiGuard® Security Subscription Services deliver real-time updates to maintain security in the face of rapidly-evolving threats.
  • Deployment with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer solutions offer central command with rich analytics and reporting to help managers keep on top of evolving security needs.

Products

How to Buy

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Most manufacturers were able to offer two out of our three desired security functions but Fortinet was the only vendor with the capability to provide all three in a single security solution, while meeting our high expectations in terms of performance and cost effectiveness. On top of providing first-class security, the flexibility of the FortiGate systems allows our security solution to evolve on a per-region basis, as and when required. Moving forward, Fortinet's integrated approach means that other security functions such as SSL VPN, firewall and traffic shaping can be switched as per a country's individual requirements. As a fast-growing acquisitive company, this made for a very compelling proposition.

Kevin Braim
Group IT Services Director
TNS