Athena NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall)

Athena NGFW (previously known as Network Secure) provides comprehensive protection for every network perimeter, ensuring the safety of your valuable assets, data, and users from emerging threats.
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Athena NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall) {{ breadTitle }} Deployment Replacing Fortigate with NGFW Cutover and Rollback Plan Pre-Cutover Checklist Environment Preparation
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Environment Preparation

{{ $t('productDocDetail.updateTime') }}: 2026-01-04

Item

Check

Description

Rack and Cabling

NGFW installed, power normal

Redundant power available

Interface Connections

Upstream/downstream links mapped

VLAN and port labels applied

FortiGate Backup

Full configuration exported

For rollback

Monitoring System

Real-time view of interfaces, CPU, sessions

For post-cutover monitoring

Personnel Roles

Network/Business/Security leads assigned

Responsibilities confirmed