The Fortinet secure access service edge (SASE) solution enables secure access to the web, cloud, and applications for the hybrid workforce, while simplifying operations. It combines software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) with FortiSASE cloud-delivered security service edge (SSE) to extend the convergence of networking and security from the network edge to remote users.
Fortinet SASE provides all core SASE features, the industry’s most flexible connectivity (including access points, switches, agent and agentless devices), and intelligent AI integrations with unified management, end-to-end digital experience monitoring (DEM), and consistent security policy enforcement with zero trust both on-premises and in the cloud. Also, with Fortinet SASE, you can adapt to any customer environment—whether on-premises, cloud, or hybrid. Deliver secure web access for BYOD and contractors and provide enhanced SD-WAN visibility.
Fortinet SASE provides secure internet access, secure corporate access, and secure SaaS access with comprehensive AI-powered security in a single solution. Secure web gateway (SWG), zero-trust network access (ZTNA), cloud access security broker (CASB), Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), remote browser isolation (RBI), secure SD-WAN, and end-to-end digital experience monitoring (DEM) all run on one OS with one agent, and can be managed with a single console, to deliver consistent security and user experience to any user in any location.
Our intuitive user interface includes 15+ core SSE capabilities with unified network and security visibility and is easy to configure. You can instantly see endpoints, users, point-of-presence graphical information, DEM information, and threat analytics. Also, FortiSASE includes SOCaaS integration and forensics capabilities for comprehensive troubleshooting and visibility.
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FortiSASE includes expanded integrations with the Fortinet WLAN/LAN and FortiExtender portfolios to support organizations securing thin edge locations and related devices. Our access points and extenders intelligently offload traffic to a SASE location for comprehensive security inspection at scale, for all devices. You can take a new approach to cloud-based security by extending enterprise-grade protection to thin edge locations without additional appliances, agents, or services.
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Unified FortiClient Agent
Both secure access and endpoint protection with a single, unified agent
Full visibility/easy management
Single console for internet and private applications with DEM for simplified operations
Consistent security everywhere
Consistent AI-powered protection for on-prem and remote users to reduce configuration overhead
Shadow IT Prevention
SaaS application monitoring, risk assessment, and policy enforcement with dual-mode CASB
Global coverage and scalability
High-performance and scalable cloud network with 140+ locations globally
Authentication and control
Consistent application access control in all locations with Universal ZTNA
FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s cybersecurity threat intelligence and research organization is comprised of experienced threat hunters, researchers, analysts, engineers, and data scientists. This elite team develops and enhances FortiGuard AI-powered Security Services including inline malware prevention, IPS, and DLP. FortiGuard Labs also provides valuable expert help through FortiGuard Expert-driven Security Services. Learn more about FortiGuard AI-powered Security Bundles for FortiGate.
Protects against the latest polymorphic attacks, viruses, malware (including ransomware), and other threats.
Enterprise DLP services protect against data breaches, insider threats, and data exfiltration. Explore FortiGuard DLP Service to safeguard sensitive information and ensure compliance with over 500 data patterns.
Dramatically reduces spam at the perimeter through a multi-layered approach to filtering unwanted and malicious email.
Allows the creation of policies to allow, deny, or restrict access to applications and keep malicious, risky, and unwanted applications out of the network.
Assesses and rates your Security Fabric infrastructure and controls against best practices and major security and compliance frameworks. Includes coverage for connected IoT devices.
Provides a dual-mode (inline and API-based) cloud access security broker (CASB) solution for securing applications, monitoring their usage, and safeguarding related data.
Provides full visibility into DNS traffic while blocking high-risk domains including malicious newly registered domains (NRDs) and parked domains.
Utilizes the latest threat intelligence to perform deep packet inspection/SSL inspection of network traffic to detect and block malicious traffic and activities.
Extends IPS protections to identify and police most of the common ICS/OT/SCADA protocols to detect and block exploits targeting OT vulnerabilities.
Performs AI-powered real-time inspection of files for protection against unknown threats, zero-days, and sophisticated file-based attacks.
Uses AI-powered behavior analysis and correlation to block unknown malicious URLs almost immediately, with near-zero false negatives.
Blocks unauthorized attempts to communicate with compromised remote servers for both receiving malicious commands and extracting information.
At Fortinet, we strive to put our customers first, and we’re proud to have been named a 2023 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Security Service Edge (SSE). This distinction is based on 84 reviews of our SSE solution. In addition to giving Fortinet high ratings, 96% of reviewers are willing to recommend* the solution. Download the report.
*based on 84 reviews as of 31 July 2023.
Easy to implement in our exciting environment. User experience is also very good.
Fortinet ZTNA helped to have secure remote access solution for corporate employees
Fortinet ZTNA provide secure remote access by continuous verification of all users and devices.
FortiGuard CASB Service offers organization a robust solution to secure their cloud environments. by providing visibility, control, and threat protection, CASB enables organizations to embrace cloud computing while mitigating risks, safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
FortiGuard CASB Service can work inline with Fortinet ZTNA and SASE. It also supports many SaaS applications in the market. Besides, it also can integrate with Fortinet Security Fabric to gain full visibility within the same eco-system.
Fortinet is dedicated to helping our customers succeed, and every year FortiCare services help thousands of organizations get the most from their investments in Fortinet's products and services. To achieve this, FortiCare follows the life-cycle approach and provides unique services to help our customers in their success journeys. For ease of purchasing, FortiSASE includes FortiCare Premium services.
Technical Support Services
Various per-device options are available for efficient operations. FortiCare Elite option provides a 15-minute response time for critical products.
Many organizations are turning to secure access service edge (SASE), a reliable and flexible security solution to protect their networks, data, and hybrid workforce.
This easy-to-read, easy-to-understand ebook consists of six engaging and enlightening sections. Each chapter is written as a standalone piece to help you better understand SASE solutions, so skip ahead or read out of order.
The Benefits of Single-Vendor SASE
Fortinet Unified SASE addresses all work from anywhere security challenges with a comprehensive, single-vendor SASE solution.
FortiSASE is a cloud-delivered security service edge (SSE) solution that provides always-on secure access to private applications. It enhances resiliency and user experience from any remote location.
Available on Google Cloud through its comprehensive licensing bundle, FortiSASE leverages Google Cloud’s infrastructure and services to deliver a robust SASE solution that meets the security and networking requirements of today’s fast-paced organizations.
Fortinet provides a unique, cost-effective solution for cloud-delivered security and management of all thin edge locations.
Fortinet enables our managed security service provider (MSSP) partners to create new revenue streams and deliver a differentiated managed service that offers multitenancy, centralized management, detailed analytics, comprehensive automation, and orchestration support.
Using our single-vendor approach to cybersecurity, Fortinet Small and Midsize Business Security Solutions provides SMBs complete protection while maximizing simplicity.
FortiSASE enables three key use cases: 1. Secure internet access: Securing all user traffic to and from the internet. 2. Secure private access: Secure and reliable access to privately hosted applications. 3. Secure SaaS access: Comprehensive visibility and control for SaaS applications
Fortinet named a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE
Fortinet is recognized as a Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers' Choice for Security Service Edge (SSE)
We’ve done it again! Fortinet is the only vendor to place highest in Ability to Execute 3 years in a row. And, we’ve been named a Leader for the 4th year in a row.
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A leading international airport operator has chosen Fortinet Unified SASE to improve operational performance, enhance security, and reduce complexity.
Fortinet helps a school district provide a secure, consistent learning experience with Unified SASE and security operations.
A U.S. mining company consolidates its networking and security with Fortinet single-vendor SASE to reduce cyberthreats, drive efficiencies, and minimize cost.
There are five critical SASE trends Fortinet foresees impacting organizations over the next 9 to 12 months.
SASE provides MSSPs the ability to help their enterprise customers better manage complex hybrid network environments without sacrificing cybersecurity.
See how a bank is reinventing its digital and customer experiences while empowering its workers to access private applications securely and efficiently with Fortinet.
SASE = SD-WAN + SSE is common knowledge in the security industry, but there’s still confusion about how all these elements work together. Let’s break it down.
Fortinet’s John Maddison delves into the main drivers in the cybersecurity threat landscape today, the complexity they’re creating, and the universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions enterprises need to solve them. Can SASE create an integrated zero trust architecture across the entire infrastructure in a hybrid world where applications continue to move?
Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we explore sponsor Fortinet’s Secure Access Service Edge, or FortiSASE, offering, including the FortiClient agent, what cloud-delivered security services are available, SASE use cases, and more. Our guest is Nirav Shah, VP of Products at Fortinet.
Unified SASE connects users to applications and the web using a unified client. Single-pane-of-glass management ensures consistent network performance and powerful security with built-in intelligence that dynamically adapts to the needs of a hybrid workforce.
Providing secure, reliable, and consistent access to corporate assets and applications to today’s hybrid world is one of the biggest challenges facing IT teams.
Introducing the latest innovations to Fortinet Unified SASE. Explore how Fortinet Unified SASE simplifies secure access for your hybrid workforce and multi-cloud environment with a single-vendor approach, AI-powered innovations, and new features—furthering our vision of delivering a comprehensive and highly flexible unified SASE solution to customers.
In this video, we're exploring how Fortinet’s Unified SASE solution, FortiSASE, simplifies configuration and supports a wide range of use cases. We’ll walk you through common daily tasks to demonstrate the ease and efficiency of FortiSASE.
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN is Foundational for a Seamless Transition to Fortinet Unified SASE. If you are currently using Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, learn how easy and within minutes you can extend consistent security posture/efficacy with application resiliency, delivered as a service, hosted by Fortinet to secure all of your hybrid workforces with FortiSASE
This video will show how you can configure a FortiAP to be managed by FortiSASE as part of Fortinet’s promotion to offer free FortiSASE access in 2024 for new purchases of a FortiAP 431F. It also shows how to set up your wireless network from within FortiSASE.
This video will show how you can redeem access to FortiSASE for free as part of Fortinet’s promotion to offer free FortiSASE access in 2024 for new purchases of a FortiAP 431F.
Fortinet's FortiSASE includes expanded integrations with FortiAP Wi-Fi Access Points to further support organizations securing microbranches and related devices. FortiAP Wi-Fi Access Points intelligently offload traffic from microbranches to a SASE point of presence (POP) for comprehensive security inspection at scale for all devices, with or without an agent. This integration also means FortiAP Wi-Fi Access Points can be managed by the same simple, cloud-based management console customers already use for FortiSASE.
FortiSASE includes expanded integrations with the Fortinet WLAN/LAN and FortiExtender portfolios to support organizations securing microbranches and related devices. Watch this video for a demonstration of onboarding a micro-branch to FortiSASE using FortiAP.
Join us as we discuss how Fortinet Unified SASE tackles security challenges in hybrid workforce setups and boosts digital transformation efforts.
Join our webinar for an insightful exploration of the evolving landscape of secure access service edge (SASE) and discover our top 5 predictions for this year.
How Do you start your zero trust journey? Join us as we cover a three-phased approach.
Learn from Fortinet security experts the key benefits and drivers for an integrated, comprehensive edge security strategy. Learn how the Fortinet SASE Solution secures the hybrid enterprise and remote workforce by converging security and networking into a single, integrated system.
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, Charlie Winckless, Thomas Lintemuth, Dale Koeppen, Published 15 April 2024
Gartner, Voice of the Customer for Security Service Edge, Peer Contributors, 29 September 2023
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE, Andrew Lerner, Jonathan Forest, Neil MacDonald, Charlie Winckless, 3 July 2024.
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