Fortinet FortiGate 71G Advanced Malware Protection, 1-Year (FC-10-GT71G-100-02-12)

Malware scanning on a perimeter firewall catches what endpoint agents miss: threats delivered over protocols like HTTP, FTP, and SMTP before they reach internal hosts. The 1-Year FortiGuard Advanced Malware Protection subscription (FC-10-GT71G-100-02-12) loads AMP capabilities on the FortiGate 71G, including antivirus signature scanning, mobile malware detection, and FortiSandbox Cloud integration for files that cannot be classified by signature alone.

What the AMP Service Covers

FortiGuard AMP provides three inspection layers on the FortiGate 71G. Antivirus signatures identify known malware in file transfers across HTTP, FTP, IMAP, SMTP, and POP3 using FortiGuard Labs’ continuously updated threat database. Mobile malware detection extends coverage to Android and iOS-targeted payloads inspected in transit. FortiSandbox Cloud integration submits files that pass signature inspection but exhibit suspicious characteristics to a cloud sandboxing environment, where they execute in a controlled runtime and return a verdict. This combination covers both known malware and newly observed variants that evade static detection. Signature updates are delivered automatically by FortiGuard Labs as new samples are analyzed and classified.

Who Needs This Subscription

FortiGate 71G deployments serving branch sites that process file transfers from the internet or from email systems need AMP to prevent malware from reaching internal endpoints. Organizations with file-heavy workflows, such as branch offices receiving documents from suppliers or clients, benefit from gateway-level scanning that acts before files reach workstations. The 1-year term suits sites adding malware protection to an existing FortiGate 71G deployment without committing to a multi-year bundle immediately.

Activation and Delivery

The license is delivered electronically within 0 to 1 business days to any country. Register the key in FortiCare, link it to the FortiGate 71G’s serial number, and the AMP signature database downloads on the next FortiGuard update cycle. Enable antivirus and AMP profiles in FortiOS by attaching an antivirus profile to the relevant firewall policies. FortiSandbox Cloud activation is configured in the FortiGate’s security fabric settings. No hardware changes are required.

AMP Standalone vs. the FortiGuard Bundles

FortiGuard AMP is included in ATP, UTP, and Enterprise subscription bundles. Purchasing it standalone covers the malware scanning requirement without the additional cost of URL filtering, DLP, or other bundle services. If AMP is deployed alongside IPS or URL filtering as separate subscriptions, stepping up to the UTP bundle often becomes cost-effective. The table below shows where AMP sits in the bundle hierarchy.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

Gateway malware scanning is among the most direct defenses available for a branch FortiGate 71G, requiring no agents on endpoints and no changes to client configurations. DataCenter360.ca is a Fortinet Select Partner and MSSP authorized to deliver Fortinet licensing electronically to customers worldwide, typically the same business day the order is placed. For sites running multiple individual FortiGuard services, the team can review whether a bundle upgrade aligns better with your coverage goals and renewal timeline.