Fortinet
One platform for network security, from the firewall to the cloud. Fortinet connects network segmentation, device protection, SD-WAN and threat intelligence in a single integrated architecture. No separate products to manage individually: everything works together.
What is Fortinet?
Global market leader in cybersecurity, with the Fortinet Security Fabric that integrates network security, endpoints, cloud and industrial environments (OT) into a single platform.
The role of Fortinet in your IT landscape
Fortinet rarely plays the role of an isolated point solution in the IT landscape; instead, it forms the connecting layer between network security, endpoints, cloud and, where applicable, industrial environments (OT). FortiGate, FortiClient and FortiManager share the same threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs, meaning a new attack pattern is recognized everywhere at once rather than product by product. For organizations with both IT and OT, this is often the reason Fortinet stands out as the one platform that covers both worlds from a single management layer.
Our approach with Fortinet
- We deploy Fortinet as part of the network architecture and security approach, not as a standalone product. FortiGate firewalls form the basis of network segmentation and perimeter security, complemented by zero trust network access for employees working outside the office. In multi-site environments, FortiManager ensures consistent policy enforcement across all locations.
- Management of Fortinet environments is integrated into our broader security services. Firmware updates, policy changes and threat signals are handled proactively by our team. Monitoring is linked to our 24/7 SOC via Microsoft Sentinel, so network security incidents are handled in the same process as cloud and workplace incidents.
- For organizations with both IT and OT environments, Fortinet offers specific capabilities for segmenting and monitoring industrial networks, which we deploy in combination with our broader security architecture.
Why choose Fortinet?
Integrated platform
The Fortinet Security Fabric connects all security components, from firewall to endpoints to cloud, into one centralized platform with consistent policy.
Continuously updated threat intelligence
FortiGuard Labs processes global threat signals daily and translates them directly into active protection within the platform.
High throughput without compromising security
Fortinet's proprietary hardware chips deliver firewall performance that pure software alternatives can't match, even under heavy inspection of encrypted traffic.
Strong IT/OT integration
Fortinet offers specific solutions for segmenting and monitoring industrial networks, allowing IT and OT environments to be managed from a single platform.
Discover what Fortinet can do for your organization
Digital Survival Company deploys Fortinet as part of a broader secure-by-design architecture. Fortinet engineers are certified in the relevant specializations, including FortiGate and FortiManager. Want to know how Fortinet can be deployed as part of your security approach? Get in touch to discuss the possibilities.
FAQ
How does Fortinet fit into an environment that also uses Microsoft Sentinel?
Fortinet and Microsoft Sentinel complement each other well. Fortinet delivers network security: firewalls, segmentation, threat intelligence and zero trust network access. Microsoft Sentinel is the SIEM platform where we bring together all security signals, including logs from Fortinet devices. This gives you a single, centralized view of your security landscape, with correlation across network, cloud and workplace.
Can you implement Fortinet in an environment with multiple locations?
Yes. FortiManager is specifically designed for centrally managing Fortinet configurations across multiple locations. We implement consistent policy across all sites, ensure firmware updates roll out in a controlled way, and monitor all locations from a single management platform. This is also the foundation for SD-WAN implementations, where we intelligently connect networks across multiple locations.
Is Fortinet also suitable for environments with operational technology (OT)?
Yes. Fortinet has specific solutions for OT segmentation and monitoring, and is known as one of the stronger players at the IT/OT intersection. We deploy Fortinet in OT environments in combination with our broader security architecture, taking careful account of the constraints inherent to industrial systems.