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swtbeer
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September 22, 2021
Question

FortiGate 500E Firewall + SWG (proxy)

Hello

 

sorry if this is and stupid question but i'm new at this devices.

 

is it possible to have firewall  plus secure web gateway in the same devices 500E?.

 

Thanks

Javi

 

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    Esteemed Contributor III
    November 23, 2021

    Hi swtbeer.

    As per your query, yes it is possible to have the device used as Firewall and SWG in the same device 500E. However, the performance of the drive might vary depending upon the traffic it is inspecting and passing through it.

    Reference : https://www.fortinet.com/products/secure-web-gateway 

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