This Fortinet toolkit explains why cloud network security is hard in hybrid/multi-cloud: skills shortages, compliance demands, poor visibility, inconsistent policies across providers, expanded attack surface, complexity, and misconfigurations. It argues network security should be built around an effective NGFW that’s part of a broader “security fabric,” not a standalone tool. It recommends a step-by-step firewall approach: (1) use a hybrid mesh firewall so firewalls across data center, cloud, and remote users share logs, enforce consistent policy, and automate threat response; (2) verify detection quality with independent lab tests; (3) choose the right form factor—virtual appliance for feature depth and consistent operations, FWaaS for simplicity but often fewer capabilities; (4) pick a consumption model (BYOL, PAYG, or flexible points like FortiFlex). It contrasts FortiGate VM (advanced features like SD-WAN/VPN/NAT) vs FortiGate CNF (managed, cloud-native, autoscaling).

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