fortinet / fortinet.fortios
FortiOS is the operating system that powers Fortinet's FortiGate next-generation firewalls and other Fortinet network security appliances. It is a purpose-built security operating system that provides a wide range of security features and capabilities to protect networks from cyber threats. FortiOS includes firewalling, VPN capabilities, intrusion prevention, web filtering, application control, and advanced threat protection. With a user-friendly interface and centralized management capabilities, FortiOS enables organizations to safeguard their networks, applications, and data effectively while maintaining high performance and network reliability.
The fortinet.fortios Ansible collection is a set of modules and playbooks that enable automation of Fortinet FortiOS devices, including FortiGate next-generation firewalls, through Ansible. This collection simplifies the management and configuration of Fortinet devices, allowing network administrators to automate tasks such as policy management, interface configuration, VPN setup, firewall rules, and more. By leveraging the fortinet.fortios collection, users can standardize configurations, enforce security policies consistently, and streamline network operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing the potential for human error when managing Fortinet FortiOS devices through Ansible automation.
Ansible plugins by type in the fortinet.fortios collection: