Fortinet grows integrated network security platform with expansive management, AI features [Video]

Fortinet rolls out 100+ features for core FortiOS, Security Fabric platform

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Fortinet is adding a ton of new features to its flagship operating system that span the gamut from expanding support of SD-WAN and secure access service edge (SASE) to adding generative AI assistance to help customers effectively manage network and security administration.

The latest version of its FortiOS operating system includes hundreds of enhancements aimed at helping customers eliminate the complexity of managing disparate systems and letting them implement consistent enterprise-wide network and security policies, according to John Maddison, chief marketing officer and executive vice president of products for Fortinet.

FortiOS is the vendor’s operating system for the FortiGate family of hardware and virtual components. FortiOS also implements the vendor’s overarching Fortinet Security Fabric platform and includes integrated network security capabilities such as firewalling, access control, and authentication in addition to SD-WAN, SASE, switching, and wired and wireless services.

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