Fortinet FortiClient User Manual

Personal computer (PC) desktop and laptop devices have empowered today’s business users with the capability to access enterprise applications
and mission critical data both in the office and on the road. The proliferation of highly mobile smartphone devices that use open operating systems
(OS) promise even greater access to enterprise applications and mission critical data. Unfortunately, all devices are exposed to blended threats
such as viruses, spam, spyware and worms. Additionally, users accessing inappropriate and dangerous web content jeopardize device integrity,
negatively impact productivity and create security and legal exposure. While point product security agent technology, such as antivirus agents,
are available to protect devices from certain threats, such methods fall short from comprehensively protecting against blended threats and do not
enforce content access guidelines.
FortiClient PC™ and FortiClient Mobile™ provide unified security agent features for personal computers and smartphones. The FortiClient product
is a client-based software solution designed to be used in connection with our FortiGate appliances to provide security features for enterprise
computers and mobile devices. The feature set includes personal firewall, IPsec VPN, antivirus, Web filtering, WAN acceleration, email DLP and
antispam. Powered by the FortiGuard security subscription services for constantly-updated protection to help ensure devices are protected on a
real-time basis against current and emerging threats, FortiClient lightweight unified software agents are available for Microsoft® Windows XP™,
Microsoft Vista™, Windows Mobile™ and Symbian™ operating systems.
FortiClient
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Desktop, Laptop and PDA
Endpoint Security Solution
Unified Security Agent for PC and Mobile Endpoints
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Blended Threats and Compliance Requirements
Threats are coming from every direction and cyber criminals are employing evermore sophisticated
tools. Unprotected networks are a sewer of nasty worms and zombies that exploit application vulner-
abilities to disable devices, steal information or access systems. If this were not enough web content
and web portals are used to snare unsuspecting and unprotected users into revealing sensitive infor-
mation such as passwords and as vehicles to plant poisonous mixes of new blended threats.
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Key Solution Features and Benefits
Provides comprehensive protection against viruses, spyware, keyloggers,
Trojans, adware and grayware for Windows-based laptops desktops and
smartphones.
Empowers Windows based mobile laptops, desktops and smartphones
with the capability to access enterprise applications securely with DES /
3DES encryption.
Monitors network traffi c and enforces the appropriate application access
control on Windows based laptops, desktops, smartphones and Symbian-
based smartphones.
Built in antispam that incorporates into MS Outlook for Windows based
desktop and laptops and SMS antispam for Windows and Symbian-based
mobile smart phones.
Provides real-time web content access enforcement to ensure compliance
is available for Windows-based laptops and desktops.
Block calls except for whitelisted callers, or callers in the Phone-
book. Forward blocked callers to another number. Send blocked calls
a text message. Provide local answering machine.
Encrypt contacts and SMS messages. Secure Notebook facility. File
encryption.
Speeds services like VPN for remote PC connections over the WAN.
Antivirus & Antispyware
Secure IPsec VPN
Powerful Personal Firewall
Advanced Antispam
Web Content Filtering
Mobile: Incoming Call Filter
Mobile: Phone Security
WAN Acceleration
FortiClient Mobile
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Fortinet FortiClient Specifications

General

Category	Endpoint Security
VPN Support	Yes
Antivirus	Yes
Antivirus Engine	FortiGuard
Web Filtering	Yes
Application Firewall	Yes
Application Control	Yes
Device Control	Yes
Integration	Fortinet Security Fabric
License	Subscription-based
Operating Systems	Windows, macOS, Linux
VPN Protocols	IPsec, SSL
Web Filtering Features	URL Filtering
Centralized Management	Yes, via FortiManager

Summary

Unified Security Agent for PC and Mobile Endpoints

Antivirus & Antispyware

Provides comprehensive protection against viruses, spyware, keyloggers, Trojans, adware, and grayware.

Secure IPsec VPN

Empowers secure access to enterprise applications with DES / 3DES encryption.

Powerful Personal Firewall

Monitors network traffic and enforces application access control.

Advanced Antispam

Built-in antispam for Outlook and SMS, protecting against spam.

Web Content Filtering

Provides real-time web content access enforcement for compliance.

Mobile: Incoming Call Filter

Blocks calls except whitelisted callers and forwards blocked calls.

Mobile: Phone Security

Encrypts contacts/SMS, secure notebook, file encryption.

WAN Acceleration

Speeds services like VPN for remote PC connections over the WAN.

Blended Threats and Compliance Requirements

Application Protection

Application Virus, Spyware & Malware Threats

FortiClient protects against viruses, spyware, adware, keyloggers, dialers, and grayware.

FortiClient PC Application Protection

Shows the layered protection components within FortiClient PC.

Network Protection

Network Reconnaissance and Worms

FortiClient thwarts network reconnaissance, sniffing, and worms with firewall/VPN.

FortiClient PC Network Protection

Visualizes FortiClient PC's network defense mechanisms.

Content Policy Protection & Enforcement

Content Policy Threats

Unsanctioned web content and spam threaten productivity and compliance.

FortiClient PC Content Policy Enforcement

Shows how FortiClient enforces web content and spam policies.

Deployment Overview

Enterprise Network Deployment

Overview of FortiClient deployment in enterprise networks.

Mobile Network Deployment

Overview of FortiClient deployment in mobile networks.

Specifications

Supported Platforms

Lists supported operating systems for FortiClient PC and Mobile.

FortiClient PC Security Features

Details security features available for FortiClient PC.

FortiClient Mobile Security Features

Details security features available for FortiClient Mobile.

FortiClient Features Overview

Highlights central management, local updates, and flexible packaging.

Centralized Policy Management

Fortinet's system enables quick deployment, configuration, and policy control.

Deployment Scalability

FortiClient deployments scale to unlimited devices with subscription updates.

Low Total Cost of Ownership

Unified agent bundles capabilities into a single, low-cost, manageable application.

Technical Specifications and Features

General Features

Lists common security features like antivirus, firewall, and VPN.

Centralized Management Features

Covers client monitoring, update overrides, logging, and configuration lockdown.

User Authentication Features

Includes extended authentication, management, logging, and VPN tests.

Antivirus / Antispyware Features

Details file scanning, real-time protection, and automatic submissions.

Personal Firewall Features

Covers security zones, advanced rules, access control, and traffic monitoring.

Antispam Features

Supports customization, banned lists, and automatic submission of mis-rated emails.

Cryptography Features

Lists encryption standards like 3DES, DES, SHA-1, MD5, and AES.

IPsec VPN Features

Details IKE modes, NAT traversal, redundant gateways, and split tunneling.

Web Content Filtering Features

Covers categories, HTTPS inspection, block profiles, and bypass lists.

FortiClient PC System Requirements

Specifies requirements for PC compatibility, OS, and disk space.

FortiClient Mobile System Requirements

Lists requirements for ARM processor, OS, and disk space for mobile devices.

FortiGuard Subscription Services

Includes automatic updates, virus protection, and web category ratings.

FortiCare Subscription Services

Optional support services including 8x5, 24x7, and premium support.