FortiCare Essential Support offers dependable technical assistance and maintenance for smaller Fortinet deployments. Focused on FortiGate desktop models, it provides access to firmware updates, troubleshooting, and expert guidance through Fortinet's online support center. This plan is ideal for small offices or distributed sites that need consistent service and hardware stability without the premium cost of enterprise-tier plans. Backed by Fortinet's global support infrastructure, Essential Support ensures continued protection and operational reliability.