Secure IPsec and SSL VPN Access
FortiClient gives mobile employees a secure route into corporate networks through IPsec and SSL VPN tunnels. Once an organization provisions the connection, users can authenticate and reach internal resources while traffic is encrypted between the Android device and the FortiGate gateway. This workflow is useful for remote work, travel, and support tasks that should not rely on an open network connection.
VPN profiles can support client certificates, preshared keys, FortiToken two-factor authentication, automatic connection, and always-up behavior, depending on administrator policy. Keeping those settings in a managed profile reduces manual setup for employees and helps an IT team apply the same gateway and authentication rules across company devices.
EMS Provisioning and Endpoint Visibility
FortiClient can connect an Android endpoint to FortiClient EMS, where an administrator assigns licenses, VPN details, web-filter rules, certificates, and other endpoint policies. The app therefore works as more than a basic VPN: it becomes a managed agent that reports device status and receives security settings for the organization’s Fortinet environment.
Application inventory is one part of that visibility. When enabled with consent, the device can share a list of installed apps so an EMS administrator can identify vulnerable software. A user profile with name, email, phone number, and avatar also helps associate the mobile endpoint with the correct employee while keeping everyday management inside one client.
Web Filtering and Malware Protection
Web Security helps organizations control browsing by allowing or blocking sites according to FortiGuard categories. Policies can cover malicious websites, phishing, unwanted content, high-bandwidth services, and other categories selected by the administrator. This adds protection during normal mobile browsing without asking employees to evaluate every destination themselves.
FortiClient also supports cloud-based malware detection and scheduled scanning on Android. These capabilities depend on the license and endpoint profile applied through EMS, so different workplaces may expose different modules. For managed phones and tablets, the combination of web filtering, malware checks, and policy updates provides a consistent layer of protection alongside the VPN connection.
User Profiles and Administrator-Guided Setup
FortiClient’s sign-in screen gives managed users several ways to begin enrollment, including administrator-provided user input, Google Sign in, and LinkedIn Sign in. The correct choice depends on the identity system configured by the organization, so employees can follow the familiar account route selected by their IT team instead of entering connection details at random.
After enrollment, administrators can provision certificates, VPN profiles, web-filter settings, and endpoint rules from a central service. Users can also complete a profile with a name, email address, phone number, and avatar when that information is part of the company workflow. This setup is best suited to business devices with an active Fortinet deployment and support contact.
