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

Centralized data protection combined with enforcement points across the Fortinet Security Fabric will enable more enterprises to adopt and manage a complete DLP strategy, Maddison said.

Some other security enhancements included:

•          The vendor has imbued its FortiClient unified protection agent with endpoint detection and response (EDR) to add ransomware protection, behavior-based detections, and automated response, as well as deeper visibility, control, and ZTNA remote access capabilities. FortiClient now features VPN, ZTNA, endpoint protection (EPP), EDR, DEM, network access control (NAC), and SASE support, effectively reducing the need for multiple agents which complicate many distributed environments, Fortinet stated.

•          The vendor’s FortiGate NGFW now includes real-time inline detection and prevention of AI-powered attacks and can recognize and block even the most intricate and novel threats, Fortinet stated. An upgrade to the AI-powered Inline Malware Prevention Service includes new features such as real-time anti-phishing and an accelerated AI pre-filter.

Other AI-based enhancements include a bolstered FortiAnalyzer, which is the vendor’s core security analytics and log management platform. The new features include the ability to learn and detect network configurations, events, and alerts, and provides advanced threat visualization, according to the company. It also introduces a Security Automation Subscription that offers features such as premium reports, event handlers, and incident response playbooks, the company stated.

Other improved Security Fabric AI enhancements improve threat analysis and response and streamline network and security operations by tying the Fortinet Advisor (FortiAI) system into the vendor’s core data lake. is aimed at helping security operations teams make more informed decisions, respond to threats faster, and simplify routine and complex tasks. The AI-based FortiAI assistant is available as part of Fortinet’s FortiSIEM security information and event management platform and FortiSOAR security orchestration, automation, and response product.