FortiClient EMS · Endpoint Security

Secure Endpoints with Zero Trust & AI Protection

FortiClient EMS delivers centralised endpoint management, ZTNA-enforced access, AI-powered threat detection, ransomware protection, and real-time Security Fabric telemetry — for on-premises or cloud deployments.

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Supported OS Platforms
ZTNA
Zero Trust Network Access
AI-NGAV
Next-Gen Antivirus Engine
On-Prem & Cloud
Flexible Deployment Options

Key Features of FortiClient EMS

Zero Trust Network Access

Continuously verify device posture and user identity before granting least-privilege access to applications — eliminating implicit trust from the network perimeter.

AI-Powered Endpoint Protection

AI-driven NGAV, behavioural analysis, ransomware protection, and automated quarantine stop threats before they can spread across your network.

Centralised Management

FortiClient EMS provides a unified console for deploying policies, monitoring endpoint health, managing software inventory, and enforcing compliance across all devices.

Security Fabric Integration

The FortiClient Fabric Agent shares real-time endpoint telemetry with FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, and other Security Fabric components for coordinated automated response.

MFA & SSL/IPSec VPN

Enforce two-factor authentication for VPN access with FortiToken Cloud integration. Supports both SSL-VPN and IPSec-VPN with MFA and device posture checks.

Web Filtering & CASB

FortiGuard web filtering controls internet access and blocks malicious URLs. CASB provides visibility and governance over cloud application usage including shadow IT.

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FortiClient Bundles Comparison

Feature VPN / ZTNA EPP / ATP Managed Services Chromebook
Zero Trust Agent with MFA✔✔✔
Security Posture Tagging Rules✔✔✔
Central Management via EMS or FortiClient Cloud✔✔✔✔
Dynamic Security Fabric Connector✔✔✔
Vulnerability Agent and Remediation✔✔✔
SSL VPN with MFA✔✔✔
IPSEC VPN with MFA✔✔✔
FortiGuard Web and Video Filtering✔✔✔✔
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)✔✔✔
FortiPAM Support✔✔✔
Central Logging and Reporting✔✔✔✔
Potentially Unwanted Applications✔
AI-powered NGAV✔
Removable Media Control✔
Automated Endpoint Quarantine✔
Application Firewall✔
Software Inventory✔
Ransomware Protection✔
FortiClient Cloud Sandbox (SaaS)✔
FortiSandbox Integration (PaaS/Public Cloud/On-premises)✔✔✔
Endpoint Onboarding✔
Initial Provisioning✔
Security Fabric Setup/Integration✔
Vulnerability Monitoring✔
Endpoint Security Monitoring✔
Best Practice Service (BPS) ConsultationAccount add-onAccount add-onN/AAccount add-on
24x7 Support✔✔✔✔
On-Premise/Air Gap Option✔✔✔
FortiGuard Forensics Analysis Service OptionAccount add-onAccount add-onAccount add-onAccount add-on

Features Per Platform

FEATURES WINDOWS MACOS ANDROID IOS CHROMEBOOK LINUX
Zero Trust Security✔✔✔✔✔✔
ZTNA Remote Access✔✔✔✔✔✔
Endpoint Telemetry¹✔✔✔✔✔✔
Web Filter²✔✔✔✔✔✔
Security Posture Tags for Compliance¹✔✔✔✔✔✔
Endpoint Audit and Remediation with Vulnerability Scanning✔✔✔✔
IPSec VPN✔✔✔✔✔✔
SSL VPN⁴✔✔✔✔✔✔
Security Posture Tag Check before VPN✔✔✔✔
Windows AD SSO Agent✔
FortiPAM Agent✔✔✔
Remote Logging and Reporting³✔✔✔✔
Endpoint Security✔✔
Antivirus✔✔
Cloud-based Threat Detection✔✔
Sandbox Integration (on-premise)✔✔
Sandbox Integration (SaaS/PaaS)✔✔
Automated Endpoint Quarantine✔✔
AntiExploit✔✔
Application Firewall³✔✔
Potentially Unwanted Applications✔✔
FortiClient Forensic Analysis✔✔
Removable Media Control✔✔

1. Requires EMS or FortiClient Cloud to centrally manage FortiClient.  2. Also compatible with Chrome OS.  3. Requires FortiAnalyzer.  4. Free Android SSL VPN Client available in Google Play Store.

Frequently Asked Questions

FortiClient EMS (Endpoint Management Server) is a centralised security management solution that provides scalable deployment and visibility for endpoint security. It integrates with the Fortinet Security Fabric, allowing administrators to monitor, configure, and manage endpoints from a single console — enabling automated threat response and compliance enforcement across the entire enterprise.
FortiClient EMS enforces ZTNA by continuously verifying user identity, device posture, and trustworthiness before granting access to network resources. Unlike traditional VPNs, ZTNA provides least-privilege access ensuring users can only reach the applications they are authorised to use, reducing the risk of lateral movement by attackers.
FortiClient EMS deploys AI-powered NGAV and behavioural analysis to detect and block ransomware before it can encrypt data. It can automatically quarantine compromised endpoints to prevent the spread of ransomware across the network, and integrates with FortiSandbox for detonation of suspicious files.
The Fabric Agent within FortiClient provides real-time telemetry data to FortiGate firewalls, FortiAnalyzer, and other Fabric-ready devices. This enables unified automated response to security incidents — including automated endpoint quarantine and remediation actions based on threat intelligence from across the Fabric.
Managed FortiClient Services include endpoint onboarding, initial provisioning, Security Fabric setup and integration, continuous vulnerability monitoring, and ongoing endpoint security monitoring. These services reduce the burden on internal IT teams while ensuring full protection and compliance.
Yes. FortiClient EMS can be deployed entirely on-premises for organisations with strict regulatory requirements, such as government, defence, or OT environments. All security updates, threat intelligence, and policies are managed locally, maintaining operational integrity even in isolated networks.
FortiClient EMS supports compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, and CERT-In guidelines by providing continuous endpoint posture monitoring, software inventory management, vulnerability scanning, and detailed audit logs for security teams and auditors.

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