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The FortiGate-500E Enterprise Protection (SKU FC-10-0500E-980-02-DD) is a next-generation firewall appliance that combines advanced threat protection, 24x7 FortiCare support, Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering, Anti-Spam, FortiSandbox Cloud, FortiCASB for 60 users, Industrial Security, and Security Rating.

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The Enterprise Protection bundle includes Application Control, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Antivirus (AV), Web Filtering, Anti-Spam, FortiSandbox Cloud for zero-day detection, FortiCASB for 60 users, Industrial Security modules, and continuous Security Rating.

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FortiGate-500E delivers up to 20 Gbps firewall throughput, 3.5 Gbps IPS throughput, and 1.2 Gbps NGFW throughput, ensuring low latency and high throughput for demanding enterprise environments.

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24x7 FortiCare provides round-the-clock technical support, firmware updates, advanced hardware replacement, and direct access to Fortinet security experts to maximize uptime and protection.

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Deploy FortiGate-500E via rack-mount installation with dual AC power, connect your LAN/WAN interfaces, access the FortiOS GUI or CLI, and apply the Enterprise Protection license to activate all features.

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FortiSandbox Cloud is a cloud-based sandboxing service that automatically analyzes suspicious files and detonate unknown threats, blocking advanced malware and zero-day exploits before they infiltrate your network.

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FortiCASB is a Cloud Access Security Broker that provides visibility and control over SaaS applications; the Enterprise Protection bundle includes licenses for up to 60 users.

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FortiGate-500E integrates Industrial Security modules with deep packet inspection for SCADA/ICS protocols, anomaly detection, and secure VPN connectivity, ensuring robust protection for OT environments.

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Security Rating continuously evaluates your security posture against industry benchmarks, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to optimize firewall rules, network configuration, and device hardening.

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FortiGuard Labs provides threat signature and intelligence updates every 15 minutes, ensuring FortiGate-500E stays current against emerging malware, exploits, and botnet activity.

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Yes. FortiGate-500E supports RESTful APIs, SD-WAN orchestration, and syslog integration for seamless interoperability with SIEM, SOAR, and other third-party security and network management platforms.

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FortiGate-500E can be managed via FortiManager for centralized policy orchestration, FortiAnalyzer for log analytics and compliance reporting, or FortiCloud for integrated cloud-based management.

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FortiGate-500E helps organizations meet PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, and other regulatory requirements through robust access controls, encryption, detailed logging, and continuous Security Rating assessments.

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Compared to the FortiGate-300E, the 500E offers double the firewall throughput (20 Gbps vs. 10 Gbps), higher IPS performance, more concurrent sessions, and additional network interfaces for larger enterprise deployments.

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We recommend reviewing firmware updates quarterly, auditing system logs weekly, validating your Security Rating monthly, and testing failover configurations bi-annually to ensure optimal performance.

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Licenses are sold in annual terms. Renewals include ongoing FortiCare support, FortiGuard security services, FortiSandbox Cloud access, and FortiCASB updates to maintain continuous protection and feature availability.