Fortinet Partner in Riyadh: Choosing the Right FortiGate

Choosing a firewall is one of the most important IT decisions a business in Riyadh makes. The right FortiGate protects your network for years; the wrong size means a slow connection, missing features or paying for capacity you never use. This guide explains how to pick the right model, how Fortinet licences work and what a good Fortinet partner in Saudi Arabia should do for you.

Which FortiGate fits your office?

The most useful number when comparing FortiGate models is Threat Protection throughput: the traffic the firewall can handle with its security features (intrusion prevention, antivirus and application control) switched on. Size the firewall for your internet speed and your expected growth, not just for today.

Model	Threat Protection (Fortinet)	Typical fit
FortiGate 30G	500 Mbps	Small offices, shops and clinics
FortiGate 40F	600 Mbps	Small offices and branches
FortiGate 60F	700 Mbps	SMB offices and branches
FortiGate 50G	1.1 Gbps	Small businesses on faster fibre lines
FortiGate 70G	1.3 Gbps	Growing offices and branches
FortiGate 90G	2.2 Gbps	Mid-size offices and branch hubs
FortiGate 120G	2.8 Gbps	Mid-size companies and campus edge
FortiGate 200G	6 Gbps	Large branches and headquarters

Threat Protection figures are taken from Fortinet’s official product listing. Real-world needs depend on the number of users, the applications you run and the security features you enable.

A practical rule: if your office has a 1 Gbps fibre line and you want full security inspection without slowing it down, start with the 50G or 70G rather than the smallest models. If several branches connect to a main office over SD-WAN or VPN, a 90G or 120G at the main site gives headroom for the tunnels and for growth.

Quick sizing checklist

Before asking for a quote, have these five answers ready. They let any partner recommend the right model in one call:

1. Your internet speed today, and the speed you expect within two to three years.
2. How many users and devices connect through the firewall (including Wi-Fi guests and cameras).
3. How many branches or remote workers need VPN or SD-WAN to the main office.
4. Whether you need extra ports, 10G uplinks or redundant firewalls (high availability).
5. Which security services you need: standard protection, or extra features for compliance.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Buying on firewall throughput only. The headline firewall number measures basic firewalling only; the Threat Protection figure, with security services on, is the realistic one for most businesses.
• Letting licences lapse. An unlicensed FortiGate still routes traffic but stops receiving new threat intelligence.
• No growth margin. Internet lines in Saudi offices are getting faster every year; a firewall that is fully used on day one will hold you back.
• Skipping configuration best practices. Default settings are not a security policy. Firmware updates, admin access restrictions and logging should be part of every installation.

FortiGate licences explained

• FortiCare: technical support, firmware updates and hardware replacement.
• FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP): the most common bundle for businesses, covering intrusion prevention, antivirus, web and DNS filtering, application control and more.
• Enterprise bundle: UTP plus additional services for larger or regulated organisations.

Bundles are usually sold for one, three or five years. When FortiGuard services expire, the firewall keeps passing traffic, but its security updates (new threat signatures and filtering databases) stop, so protection becomes weaker every day. Plan renewals before the expiry date so there is no gap.

What to check in a Fortinet partner in Riyadh

• Authorisation: buy from an authorised Fortinet partner so licences are registered correctly and the manufacturer warranty is valid.
• Right sizing: a good partner asks about users, internet speed, branches and applications before sending a quote.
• Configuration and installation: firewall policies, VPN and SD-WAN set up with minimum downtime, and a clear handover.
• Coverage beyond Riyadh: delivery and support in Jeddah, Dammam and other cities if you have branches.
• Renewals and support: reminders before licences expire and a local team to call when something goes wrong.

FAQ

Do you supply FortiGate firewalls in Jeddah and Dammam?

Yes. We are based in Riyadh and supply, configure and support FortiGate firewalls across Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah, Dammam and Al Khobar.

Can you renew the licence on an existing FortiGate?

Yes. Send us the serial number and we will quote the right FortiCare and FortiGuard renewal for your model.

We have an older FortiGate. Should we upgrade?

If your current firewall no longer keeps up with your internet speed, or is approaching the end of its support life, we can recommend the matching current G-series model, for example the 70G or 90G for offices that used a 60-series firewall.

Fortinet partner in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia

5G for Information Technology is an authorised Fortinet partner based in Al Olaya, Riyadh. Since 2020 we have delivered more than 200 IT projects, supplying, installing and supporting FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch, FortiAP and licence renewals for businesses across the Kingdom.

Explore our FortiGate firewalls, compare the FortiGate 70G and FortiGate 90G, visit our Fortinet Partner in Saudi Arabia page, or request a quote.

Related reading: Firewall Devices Comparison for SMBs and Fortinet Security Updates in 2026.