FortiNAC
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What is FortiNAC
FortiNAC is a network access control (NAC) product used to discover devices, profile endpoints, and enforce access policies across wired, wireless, and VPN-connected networks. It is typically used by IT and security teams to control who and what can connect to the network, including unmanaged and IoT devices. The product integrates with network infrastructure (such as switches, wireless controllers, and firewalls) to automate quarantine, segmentation, and remediation workflows. It is commonly deployed in enterprises that need centralized visibility and policy enforcement for heterogeneous endpoint populations.
Broad device discovery and profiling
FortiNAC focuses on identifying and classifying endpoints as they connect to the network, including unmanaged and IoT devices. It uses multiple discovery methods (for example, network scans and integration signals from infrastructure) to improve coverage across wired and wireless environments. This helps teams build an inventory and apply differentiated policies based on device type and posture.
Automated enforcement via integrations
The product is designed to enforce access decisions by integrating with network components such as switches, wireless systems, and security controls. These integrations enable actions like VLAN changes, port shutdown, captive portal workflows, and quarantine/segmentation without manual intervention. This is useful in environments where policy enforcement must be consistent across many network segments and locations.
Policy-based access control workflows
FortiNAC supports rule- and policy-driven controls that can incorporate identity, device type, and compliance signals. It can trigger response workflows when devices are unknown, non-compliant, or behaving unexpectedly. This aligns with common NAC use cases such as guest access, BYOD onboarding, and restricting high-risk device classes.
Complex deployment and tuning
NAC implementations typically require careful planning around network topology, authentication methods, and enforcement points, and FortiNAC is no exception. Achieving accurate profiling and stable enforcement often involves iterative tuning and exception handling. Organizations with limited network engineering resources may find rollout and ongoing optimization time-consuming.
Integration-dependent feature depth
Many enforcement and automation capabilities depend on the quality and availability of integrations with existing network and security infrastructure. If an environment includes unsupported devices, older switch models, or nonstandard configurations, enforcement options may be reduced. This can lead to inconsistent controls across sites until infrastructure is standardized or upgraded.
IoT security beyond NAC is limited
While FortiNAC can discover and segment IoT devices, it is primarily a network access control product rather than a full operational technology/IoT threat detection platform. Capabilities such as deep protocol analysis, continuous behavioral baselining, and specialized OT asset context may require additional tools. Buyers looking for end-to-end IoT/OT security monitoring may need complementary products.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| FortiNAC Base (Perpetual: 100 / 1,000 / 10,000 / 50,000 endpoints; Subscription: 25 / 500 / 10,000) | Not publicly listed — contact Fortinet/sales | Endpoint visibility and auto-provisioning. Official SKUs listed on Fortinet site (e.g., LIC-FNAC-BASE-100, LIC-FNAC-BASE-1K, LIC-FNAC-BASE-10K, LIC-FNAC-BASE-50K; subscription SKUs FC1/FC2/FC3 variants). |
| FortiNAC Plus (Perpetual: 100 / 1,000 / 10,000 / 50,000 endpoints; Subscription: 25 / 500 / 10,000) | Not publicly listed — contact Fortinet/sales | Visibility and control. Official SKUs listed (LIC-FNAC-PLUS-100, LIC-FNAC-PLUS-1K, LIC-FNAC-PLUS-10K, LIC-FNAC-PLUS-50K; subscription SKUs). |
| FortiNAC Pro (Perpetual: 100 / 1,000 / 10,000 / 50,000 endpoints; Subscription: 25 / 500 / 10,000) | Not publicly listed — contact Fortinet/sales | Visibility, control, and automated response. Official SKUs listed (LIC-FNAC-PRO-100, LIC-FNAC-PRO-1K, LIC-FNAC-PRO-10K, LIC-FNAC-PRO-50K; subscription SKUs). |
| Hardware Appliances (Control & Application / Manager models: FortiNAC-CA-500F, CA-600F, CA-700F; Manager: M-550F) | Not publicly listed — contact Fortinet/sales | Capacity per server (e.g., CA-500F manages up to 5,000 ports; CA-600F 15,000; CA-700F 25,000; M-550F unlimited). |
| Virtual Machine options (FNC-CAX-VM, FNC-MX-VM) | Not publicly listed — contact Fortinet/sales | VM deployment options for VMware/Hyper-V/AWS/Azure/KVM; manager VM available. |
Notes: All pricing and SKUs extracted directly from Fortinet's official FortiNAC product pages and documentation. Fortinet does not publish USD list prices on the public product pages; customers are directed to contact Fortinet or authorized partners for pricing and purchase.
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Fortinet, Inc.
Sunnyvale, California, USA
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