Fortinet FortiGate 50G-DSL IPS Service, 1-Year (FC-10-F50GD-108-02-12)

Intrusion prevention is the foundation of network security, and for a FortiGate 50G-DSL to block active exploits rather than just log them, an active IPS subscription is required. The FC-10-F50GD-108-02-12 is a 1-year FortiGuard IPS subscription that keeps the device’s IPS engine and signatures current, enabling real-time detection and blocking of network-level attacks.

What the IPS Service Provides

Two components are active with this subscription:

• IPS Signature Updates: the FortiGate 50G-DSL’s IPS engine uses a continuously updated database of signatures to detect and block exploits, protocol anomalies, and known attack patterns. Without an active subscription, the engine still functions but uses a static, outdated signature set.
• Malicious and Botnet URL Detection: the IPS service includes a local URL database that identifies drive-by exploit attempts, malware download URLs, and botnet command-and-control endpoints, blocking them at the network inspection layer.

Who Needs This

Any site running a FortiGate 50G-DSL without an active FortiGuard bundle subscription. If the device has FortiCare support only, or if the existing bundle expired, this standalone IPS service restores active threat detection at the lowest entry cost. Branch offices, industrial sites, and retail locations where the FG-50G-DSL handles inbound traffic from untrusted networks are common use cases.

Activation and Delivery

License delivery is electronic. DataCenter360.ca sends the activation key within 0 to 1 business days. The key is entered in FortiOS under System > FortiGuard. No hardware changes are required on the FortiGate 50G-DSL.

Standalone IPS vs. a FortiGuard Bundle

IPS is included in all three FortiGuard bundles: ATP, UTP, and Enterprise. Ordering this service individually is practical when web filtering, anti-malware, and anti-spam are not currently needed, or when adding IPS to a site that already has other individual services. If the requirement soon expands to include URL filtering or malware inspection, the UTP bundle is a more cost-effective way to get both:

The FC-10-F50GD-112-02-12 (URL, DNS and Video Filtering) pairs well with this IPS service if web threat blocking is the next priority.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca has Fortinet Select Partner authorization and keeps FortiGuard subscription inventory confirmed and current. IPS license keys for the FortiGate 50G-DSL are available for same-day or next-business-day delivery. Contact us if you need a bundle quote or want to compare the IPS-only option against the UTP bundle for your site.