FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and FortiManager deployments engineered alongside structured cabling, surveillance, access control, and OT networks across metro Atlanta.
Most Atlanta commercial buildings have a network problem hiding in plain sight: cameras, badge readers, intercoms, building automation, and corporate workstations all share the same flat LAN with no real segmentation, no consistent policy, and no visibility. JB Technologies deploys the Fortinet Security Fabric as the backbone that fixes this. FortiGate next-generation firewalls sit at the edge of every site as the gateway, FortiSwitch and FortiAP extend that policy down to every port and every SSID, and FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer give multi-site clients a single console for configuration and forensic logging. As a low-voltage and structured cabling integrator, JBT is uniquely positioned to land Fortinet inside the broader physical infrastructure stack, including pulling Cat6A to FortiAP locations, terminating FortiSwitch uplinks in the IDF, and segmenting Verkada, Brivo, ButterflyMX, and Q-SYS traffic into the right VLANs from day one. We deliver Fortinet as part of the build, not as a separate IT project bolted on later.
FortiGate appliances handle stateful firewall, IPS, application control, web filtering, and SD-WAN for branches and headquarters; we size from FG-40F desktop units up to FG-400F and chassis platforms based on throughput, SSL inspection load, and tunnel count.
FortiSwitch PoE+ and PoE++ models managed natively from FortiGate via FortiLink, delivering one-console VLAN, 802.1X, and policy enforcement across access ports for cameras, APs, phones, and workstations without a separate switch controller.
Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E FortiAP models (231F, 431F, 433F, 441K) managed by FortiGate or FortiCloud, with integrated rogue AP detection, wireless IPS, and SSID-to-VLAN policy that reuses the same firewall rules as the wired network.
FortiManager centralizes configuration, policy, and firmware across multi-site Fortinet fleets; FortiAnalyzer aggregates logs, runs SOC-style analytics, and produces compliance and incident reports for HIPAA, PCI, and CJIS scopes.
FortiGate-native SD-WAN with application-aware steering, plus FortiSASE cloud-delivered ZTNA, SWG, and CASB for hybrid users, giving multi-site Atlanta retailers and professional firms a single fabric across branch, cloud, and remote workers.
FortiClient endpoint protection and ZTNA agent, FortiAuthenticator for centralized identity and 802.1X RADIUS, and FortiToken hardware or mobile MFA tied directly into FortiGate VPN, admin login, and Wi-Fi auth.
FortiEDR provides behavior-based endpoint detection, response, and post-infection containment; FortiSIEM correlates events across FortiGate, third-party gear, and infrastructure for clients that need a true SOC view without standing up a separate platform.
metro Atlanta running Secure SD-WAN over dual ISPs, with PCI segmentation between POS, guest Wi-Fi, back-office, and surveillance VLANs managed centrally from FortiManager.
HIPAA-aligned segmentation between EMR workstations, medical IoT, guest Wi-Fi, and IP cameras, with FortiAnalyzer logging retained for audit.
Gwinnett, and Cobb counties requiring strict OT/IT separation between PLCs, HMIs, and corporate networks, with FortiGate enforcing east-west policy and protocol inspection.
where each tenant needs isolated VLANs, dedicated SSIDs, and per-tenant firewall policy delivered from a shared FortiGate and FortiSwitch stack.
content-filtering obligations and E-rate funding cycles, deploying FortiGate web filtering, FortiAP coverage in classrooms, and FortiAuthenticator for staff and student identity.
needing SOC 2 and client-driven security controls, with FortiClient ZTNA replacing legacy VPN and FortiToken MFA on every privileged login.
we pull the Cat6A, terminate the FortiSwitch uplinks, mount the FortiAPs, and configure the FortiGate as a single coordinated scope of work.
Verkada cameras, Brivo access control, ButterflyMX intercoms, Q-SYS audio, and BMS controllers each get their own VLAN and firewall policy from day one.
standardized FortiGate templates, FortiManager-driven rollouts, and on-the-ground field crews for retail chains, healthcare groups, and franchise operators across north Georgia.
we understand Modbus, BACnet, ONVIF, and SIP traffic patterns and how to write FortiGate policy that protects them without breaking them.
we spec FortiGate models against actual throughput and SSL-inspection load, not by SKU pricing, so clients do not overbuy a 400F or undersize a 60F for what they really push.
as-built diagrams, FortiManager ADOM structure, FortiAnalyzer report templates, and labeled patch panels documented in your closeout package.
we walk the IDF, MDF, ceiling spaces, and existing edge to inventory current circuits, switches, APs, and connected systems before sizing FortiGate, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP counts.
VLAN plan, IP schema, SD-WAN underlay/overlay, FortiAP heatmaps, FortiSwitch port maps, FortiGate HA topology, and a line-item Fortinet BOM tied to FortiCare and FortiGuard subscription terms.
equipment ordered through authorized Fortinet distribution, pre-staged in our Atlanta shop with base config, FortiManager registration, and license activation before it ships to site.
structured cabling, rack build, FortiSwitch and FortiGate mounting, FortiAP placement, and clean labeling tied to the as-built record.
scheduled cutover window, policy migration from legacy firewall where applicable, FortiAnalyzer baseline, and a 30-day tuning window to refine IPS, app control, and SD-WAN steering rules.
as-builts, credential vault entry, FortiManager ADOM and revision baseline, runbook for common changes, and optional ongoing co-management with the client IT team or MSP.
We size on three real metrics: WAN aggregate throughput, SSL/TLS inspection throughput (which is usually the actual bottleneck), and concurrent VPN/ZTNA tunnels. A small Atlanta office with one gigabit circuit and 25 users typically lands on FG-60F or FG-80F; a 200-user HQ with SSL inspection and SD-WAN usually lands on FG-100F or FG-200F. We never spec from the model number alone.
Any time you have two or more sites, dual ISPs at any site, or cloud apps that benefit from application-aware path selection. FortiGate-native SD-WAN avoids paying twice for an overlay box and a firewall, and it lets us steer Microsoft 365, Zoho, voice, and POS traffic on the right circuit automatically while failing over cleanly when an Atlanta ISP drops.
FortiSwitch and FortiGate handle the physical and logical segmentation: each system (Verkada, Brivo, BMS, PLCs, etc.) gets its own VLAN and a dedicated firewall policy that allows only the cloud destinations and ports it actually needs. We document the policy as part of the as-built so future audits and changes are traceable.
FortiAP is the right call when you want a single pane of glass with your firewall and switching, native rogue/wireless IPS, and policy that follows the SSID into the FortiGate without a separate controller subscription. If a client already has a heavy investment in Meraki, Ruckus, or Cisco wireless, we will integrate cleanly behind FortiGate instead of forcing a rip-and-replace.
Hardware ships with a base FortiOS license, then you layer FortiCare (support and RMA) and FortiGuard subscriptions (IPS, AV, web filtering, app control, SD-WAN, etc.) typically on 1, 3, or 5-year terms. FortiAP, FortiSwitch, and FortiManager each have their own subscription SKUs. We quote the bundle that matches the protections you actually need rather than the unified-threat catch-all.
Yes. FortiManager gives you ADOMs, policy packages, and templated rollouts so a 30-store retail footprint or a multi-clinic healthcare group is configured, updated, and audited from a single console. Pair it with FortiAnalyzer for centralized logging and compliance reporting, and we can co-manage with your internal team or MSP under a documented RACI.
Tell us about your facility and we will scope the right design, sizing, and integration plan.
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