FortiManager is Fortinet’s centralized management platform for administering compatible Fortinet devices. Security teams use it to organize devices, apply security policies, and manage configuration changes from a central location rather than configuring each device separately.
Because FortiManager can influence the settings and operation of network security devices, it is a sensitive part of an organization’s management plane. If exposed or compromised, it could create risks such as unauthorized configuration changes. Defenders should restrict access, monitor administrative activity, maintain an accurate inventory, and apply vendor security updates promptly. In real-world attacks, management systems can be valuable targets because access to them may provide leverage over multiple devices.