About This Tool

Primary Use Case

Key Features

• Deploys a highly-available FortiGate appliance
• Pre-configured with Azure SDN connector using managed identity
• Supports customer-managed keys for disk encryption
• Compatible with both PAYG and BYOL licensing models
• Requires a resource group and virtual network with specific configurations

Insights & Recommendations

Ensure all prerequisites are met before deployment, including proper network configuration and access permissions.

Installation

Ensure you have a resource group with Contributor access.
Create a virtual network with four subnets and pre-configured routing.
Set up a managed identity with access to the network objects.

Usage

Smart Usage Notes

• Can be integrated with automated CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and security checks.
• Consider using this module in conjunction with a SIEM for enhanced visibility into network traffic.
• Utilize Terraform's state management to track changes and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Implement logging and monitoring on the FortiGate appliance to detect anomalies in real-time.
• Explore using FortiGate's advanced threat protection features to enhance the security posture of the deployment.

Security Capability Profile