On September 30, 2025, FortiOS 7.0 will officially reach its End of Life (EoL). After this date, Fortinet will no longer provide security patches, bug fixes, or official support for this version of the FortiGate operating system.
This means that any organization still relying on FortiOS 7.0 will be exposed to:
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Unpatched vulnerabilities
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Compatibility issues with new features
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No vendor support in case of critical incidents
In cybersecurity, running unsupported software is simply not a safe option.
What should you do now?
The good news: there is still time to prepare. At Pablosec, we recommend the following steps:
- Identify which FortiGate devices are still running FortiOS 7.0.
- Evaluate whether your infrastructure can migrate directly to stable releases such as 7.2 or 7.4.
- Plan the migration in phases to minimize business disruption.
- Test compatibility of configurations, policies, and scripts before going live.
- Document and train your team to ensure smooth operations after the upgrade.
How Pablosec can help
At Pablosec, we work with businesses that need their critical security infrastructure to remain reliable and resilient. Our team can:
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Audit your FortiGate environment
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Build a clear upgrade roadmap
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Execute migrations with minimal downtime
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Provide ongoing support and monitoring
⏳ With the deadline approaching, the best time to act is now.
📩 Contact us at [email protected] to start preparing your migration.
