Why We Chose Fortinet: Security, Partnership, and Practical Value for SMBs

Introduction

At Spacerok, we’re constantly evaluating security solutions for our clients and ourselves. With dozens of vendors and endless marketing claims, it’s easy to get lost in buzzwords. When it comes to network security and unified threat management, we’ve made a deliberate choice to partner with Fortinet—not because of hype, but because of proven value, real-world reliability, and a shared commitment to raising the security bar for Greek and EU SMBs.

Why Fortinet?

In our environment, every security decision is measured by three criteria:
• Effectiveness in the field: Does it actually stop real threats?
• Operational fit: Can it be managed and integrated efficiently for SMBs?
• Long-term partnership: Is the vendor committed to continuous improvement and practical support?

Fortinet ticks all three.

What Sets FortiGate Apart

1. Robust Security, Proven at Scale
• FortiGate firewalls consistently demonstrate high performance and detection accuracy, without the bottlenecks we've seen in legacy or "budget" appliances. Their unified threat management (UTM) capabilities—intrusion prevention, advanced malware detection, secure VPN, web filtering—are comprehensive, yet manageable for lean IT teams.

2. Seamless Integration
• FortiGate fits naturally into our managed stack. We integrate it with Bitdefender endpoint protection, Cloudflare Zero Trust, and centralized monitoring. The result: no "islands" of security, but a cohesive, layered defense.

3. Efficient Operations for SMBs
• Many solutions are either too complex or too "consumer-grade." Fortinet hits the sweet spot: powerful enough for demanding environments, but deployable and manageable without the overhead of an enterprise SOC.

4. Visibility and Control
• Clients gain clear, actionable insights into network activity—critical for compliance, troubleshooting, and proactive defense. Granular reporting supports audits and meets the requirements of frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIS2.

Our Fortinet Partnership: What It Means

We’re a certified Fortinet partner, with experience deploying, configuring, and supporting FortiGate devices in multi-branch, cloud-hybrid, and high-availability scenarios. Our team maintains up-to-date certifications and hands-on expertise.

This partnership isn’t about just reselling a box:

• We design security architectures that fit each client's risk profile and business goals.
• We offer ongoing management, monitoring, and response—not just initial setup.
• We work directly with Fortinet's support and technical teams for escalated cases, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively.

Where Fortinet Fits in the Spacerok Stack

FortiGate is our default choice for:

• Headquarters and branch office perimeter security
• VPNs for remote or hybrid teams
• Secure segmentation between internal departments and services
• Environments where compliance and visibility are non-negotiable

For other scenarios—cloud-only, ultra-lean, or highly custom—we may recommend alternatives. But when reliability and comprehensive protection matter, Fortinet is our standard.

Practical Results, Not Hype

We don’t believe in selling magic solutions, and we won’t make claims we can’t back up. Our clients choose us because we provide transparent advice, strong partnerships, and results that stand up under scrutiny. Fortinet enables us to deliver that promise.

Secure Your Network with Proven Expertise?

If you want to see what a Fortinet-powered security architecture looks like for your business—or just want straight answers about network protection—get in touch. We’re happy to share our experience, not just sales pitches.