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Fortinet

Network security, secure SD-WAN and zero trust platform (Security Fabric)

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About Fortinet

Fortinet sells firewalls, secure SD-WAN, zero trust access, endpoint and cloud security delivered through its integrated Security Fabric. It also absorbed Lacework as FortiCNAPP, its cloud-native application protection offering.

Common use cases

  • Secure branch networks
  • Zero trust access
  • Protect cloud workloads
  • Security operations

Social listening

What people are saying about Fortinet

Feedback covers FortiGate, Fortinet's firewall product, valued for breadth, security features and built-in SD-WAN, and buyers typically plan for release testing, licensing and scaling.

What stands out

  • Reviewers cite broad coverage from branch to data center and cloud with strong UTM and IPS features.
  • Initial setup and the interface are described as easy.
  • Fabric Connectors integration is valued.
  • SD-WAN included without an extra license is noted as a plus.

Things to consider

  • Worth testing releases and performance with your chosen features enabled.
  • Confirm support tiers and response times during evaluation.
  • Ask for a clear walkthrough of the licensing model.
  • Plan for hardware replacement when scaling up, and review the vendor's vulnerability handling.

Often compared with: Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Sophos, Check Point Software, SonicWall

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Themes summarized from public reviews, community discussion and press coverage as of November 2026. They reflect public discussion, not a rating or an endorsement by AI Connect.

Products and services

FortiGate

Next-generation firewalls.

FortiSASE

Cloud-delivered secure access service edge.

FortiCNAPP

Cloud-native application protection platform (from Lacework).

FortiAnalyzer

Log analytics and reporting.

Pricing and editions. Reviewers describe FortiGate as cost-effective relative to Cisco and Palo Alto, with complex licensing.

Key features

  • Next-gen firewall
  • Secure SD-WAN
  • Zero trust access
  • Cloud security
  • Security analytics
  • Endpoint protection

Integrations

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • VMware
  • ServiceNow
  • Splunk

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FAQs

What is the Security Fabric?

Fortinet's integrated platform linking its network, cloud and endpoint security products.

Where can it run?

Appliances, virtual machines, public cloud and SaaS.

What happened to Lacework?

Fortinet acquired it in 2024 and offers it as FortiCNAPP.

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