In an era where cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated by the hour, "good enough" security is no longer an option. For small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) and branch offices, the challenge is finding a solution that offers enterprise-grade protection without enterprise-level complexity or costs.
The FortiGate-60F Network Security Appliance, bundled with 1 Year of FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) and FortiCare Premium, is the definitive answer to that challenge. Here is why this specific package is the smartest investment you can make for your network this year.
Most entry-level firewalls slow down your internet speed the moment you turn on security features. The FortiGate-60F is different. Powered by Fortinet’s proprietary System-on-a-Chip 4 (SoC4) security processor, it offloads heavy processing tasks that would normally choke a standard CPU.1
Firewall Throughput: 10 Gbps2
Threat Protection: 700 Mbps3
SSL Inspection: 630 Mbps (Essential for 2026, as over 95% of web traffic is now encrypted)4
By choosing the 60F, you aren't just buying a firewall; you’re buying a high-speed engine that ensures your security never becomes a bottleneck for your productivity.
Hardware is only as good as the intelligence driving it. The Unified Threat Protection (UTP) bundle transforms your FortiGate from a simple gatekeeper into an AI-powered security veteran. For one full year, you receive:
Intrusion Prevention (IPS): Stops hackers and exploits before they reach your internal servers.5
Advanced Malware Protection: AI-based sandboxing and antivirus that catch "zero-day" threats that haven't even been named yet.6
Web & Video Filtering: Keeps your employees safe (and productive) by blocking malicious URLs and inappropriate content.7
Antispam & Botnet Protection: Cleanses your email traffic and prevents your devices from being hijacked by global botnets.
Downtime is expensive. With FortiCare Premium, you aren't just getting a warranty; you’re getting peace of mind.
24x7 Technical Support: Access to Fortinet’s global experts via phone, chat, or ticket at any hour.8
1-Hour Response Time: Critical issues get immediate attention, ensuring your business stays online.9
Next-Day Hardware Replacement: In the rare event of a hardware failure, Fortinet ships a replacement the next business day—often before you even return the old unit.10
One of the most valuable "hidden" features of the FortiGate-60F is its Integrated Secure SD-WAN.12 Instead of paying for expensive MPLS lines, the 60F allows you to combine multiple cheap internet connections (like Fiber and 5G) into one rock-solid, high-speed pipe.
Application Steering: Automatically prioritizes Zoom or Teams calls over background downloads to prevent jitter and lag.
Self-Healing: If one internet provider fails, the 60F switches traffic to the other in milliseconds without dropping your connection.
| Feature | Benefit |
| SoC4 ASIC Chip | Enterprise speed at an SMB price point. |
| UTP License | Complete AI-powered protection against all modern threats. |
| FortiCare Premium | 24/7 expert support and rapid hardware replacement. |
| Compact & Fanless13 | Silent operation, perfect for small offices or retail desks.14 |
The FortiGate-60F with 1-Year UTP and FortiCare Premium isn't just a purchase—it’s a strategy. It reduces your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by consolidating your firewall, SD-WAN, and antivirus into a single, easy-to-manage device.15