Fortinet FortiWeb VMC01 FortiWeb (FWB-VMC01)

Container-native architectures need WAF protection that fits the deployment model, not an appliance adapted to run in a pod. FWB-VMC01 is purpose-built for Docker and Kubernetes environments, delivering FortiWeb’s full application protection stack at a 25Mbps throughput tier under a perpetual license, with no hardware component to procure or rack.

Overview

FortiWeb VMC01 runs the same WAF engine as the hypervisor-based VM tiers but in a container-deployable form factor. At 25Mbps, it covers HTTP and HTTPS inspection for OWASP Top 10 attacks, bot filtering, API security against injection and abuse, and application-layer DDoS defense, all from within a container workload. This makes it a practical option for microservices pipelines, containerized staging environments, or Kubernetes clusters where a sidecar or standalone WAF container is the preferred pattern.

The license is perpetual, so the base WAF entitlement does not expire. FortiGuard subscription services for threat-signature updates are available separately if live intelligence feeds are needed.

Who it suits

FWB-VMC01 fits development teams and platform engineering groups running Kubernetes or Docker Compose-based infrastructure who want WAF coverage integrated at the container layer. At 25Mbps the throughput tier suits smaller containerized services, internal APIs, and test-to-production pipelines rather than high-volume public-facing workloads.

Organizations that need higher capacity on traditional hypervisors should consider FWB-VM08 (8 vCPU) or FWB-VM16 (16 vCPU) instead, as those tiers are designed for VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and Xen deployments rather than container runtimes.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner. FWB-VMC01 is the entry-point SKU in the FortiWeb VM family, priced to reflect the 25Mbps throughput tier. It delivers electronically worldwide with no hardware shipment. Use the quote form on this page if you are bundling it with a FortiGuard subscription or other FortiWeb licenses.

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