Fortinet

Fortinet. As a leading global cybersecurity company, Fortinet provides network security solutions to protect Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services AWS, Google Cloud Platform GCP, and International Business Machines IBM cloud computing environments. With its products and services used by Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, and Check Point, Fortinet has become a key player in the cybersecurity industry, working closely with Palo Alto Networks, Symantec, and McAfee. Founded by Ken Xie and Michael Xie in 2000, Fortinet has established partnerships with Intel, VMware, and Red Hat to provide comprehensive security solutions.

History

Fortinet was founded in 2000 by Ken Xie and Michael Xie, with its initial focus on developing firewall and virtual private network VPN solutions. The company's early products were designed to work with Cisco Systems routers and switches, as well as Juniper Networks network devices. In 2004, Fortinet launched its FortiGate product line, which integrated firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention system IPS capabilities, and was compatible with Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL. This was followed by the introduction of FortiMail in 2005, a secure email gateway solution that worked with Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes. Over the years, Fortinet has expanded its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Ashton Technologies in 2006, Tunnel Vision Labs in 2007, and Coyote Point Systems in 2013, which enhanced its application delivery controller ADC and load balancing capabilities, similar to those offered by F5 Networks and Citrix Systems.

Products and services

Fortinet offers a wide range of products and services, including FortiGate, FortiMail, FortiWeb, and FortiManager, which provide network security, email security, web application security, and security management capabilities, respectively. The company's products are designed to work with Amazon Web Services AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform GCP, and are compatible with VMware virtualization and OpenStack cloud computing platforms. Fortinet also provides security consulting and professional services to help organizations, such as Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs, implement and manage their security infrastructure, leveraging expertise from MITRE Corporation and SANS Institute. Additionally, the company offers training and certification programs to help IT professionals develop the skills needed to deploy and manage Fortinet products, similar to those offered by Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks.

Corporate affairs

Fortinet is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and has offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, including Beijing, Tokyo, London, and New York City. The company is led by Ken Xie, who serves as CEO and Chairman of the Board, and has a strong leadership team with experience from Intel, Cisco Systems, and Microsoft. Fortinet has established partnerships with leading technology companies, including Intel, VMware, and Red Hat, to provide comprehensive security solutions to organizations, such as United States Department of Defense DoD, National Security Agency NSA, and Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI. The company is also a member of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and the National Cyber Security Alliance NCSA, and works closely with Interpol and Europol to combat cybercrime.

Technology and security research

Fortinet has a strong focus on research and development R&D, with a team of experienced security researchers and engineers who develop new technologies and solutions to address emerging cyber threats, such as advanced persistent threats APTs and zero-day attacks. The company's FortiGuard Labs provides threat intelligence and security research to help organizations, such as NASA and European Space Agency ESA, stay ahead of cyber threats, and has discovered several high-profile vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Adobe Flash. Fortinet also collaborates with leading research institutions, including Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT, and Carnegie Mellon University, to advance the field of cybersecurity and develop new security technologies, such as artificial intelligence AI and machine learning ML.

Industry recognition and awards

Fortinet has received numerous awards and recognition for its products and services, including the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls and the Forrester Wave for Enterprise Firewalls. The company has also been recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Network Security and the NSS Labs Breach Prevention Systems BPS test. Additionally, Fortinet has received awards from SC Magazine, Info Security Products Guide, and Cyber Defense Magazine, and has been named one of the Top 100 Cybersecurity Companies by Cybersecurity Ventures. Fortinet's products and services have also been certified by Common Criteria, FIPS, and ICSA Labs, and are used by leading organizations, such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman. Category:Cybersecurity companies