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You might be tempted to think, "I have v6.0.15, so I'm secure." Unfortunately, that is a dangerous assumption. FortiOS v6.0.15 was released before major CVEs such as:

Because the 6.0 firmware branch reached its End of Support on September 29, 2022, and the hardware itself is EOSL, new vulnerabilities discovered after early 2023 will not be patched. Important Life Cycle Dates

Modern "F" series models, such as the 60F , are actually faster in pure performance benchmarks despite being smaller units. Upgrade Best Practices

The FortiGate 200D was once a cornerstone of mid-range next-generation firewalls (NGFWs), beloved for its ASIC-powered throughput and reliable VPN performance. However, as the appliance has aged past its official End-of-Life (EOL) date, the question of "the latest firmware" becomes less about new features and more about security, stability, and risk management.