Fortinet Unified SASE delivers secure access to apps, web tools
In a related previous ASI article, it was tackled that adopting security solutions that integrate and collaborate, sharing threat intelligence and adapting accordingly, is the key to the success of your evolving network. Well, the search is over and the Fortinet Security Fabric is the answer. This system enables automated protection, detection, and response along with consolidated visibility across both Fortinet solutions and a broad ecosystem of over 500 third-party solutions.
Part of the Fortinet Security Fabric is the Fortinet Unified SASE, a fast-growing, unified, flexible, and intelligent SASE solution. It delivers secure access to applications and web resources for remote users and secures applications and data on any cloud.
Unified SASE is a single-vendor SASE solution that fully integrates Secure SD-WAN with FortiSASE cloud-delivered security service edge (SSE). It delivers networking and security to the network edge and remote workers. It also secures remote and on-prem access and protects networks, applications, data (on any cloud), network edges, and thin edges. Unified SASE also includes other products such as FortiManager, FortiProxy, FortiClient, and universal ZTNA for various secure access use cases.
Today, many organizations use a hybrid model, with employees working in remote, branch, and on-premises locations. These employees require access to various cloud services like SaaS, IaaS, private cloud, and internet resources. Securing access to multiple cloud resources and the internet is very complex and difficult. Secure access service edge (SASE) solves this challenge by securely connecting users to applications anywhere with one solution.
Fortinet Unified SASE secures the hybrid workforce with robust AI-powered threat protection. Unified SASE offers comprehensive networking and security functionality such as Universal ZTNA, Secure SD-WAN, Firewall-as-a-Service, SWG, and CASB/DLP. It also delivers strong data visibility, control, and integrated advanced analytics and DEM for quick threat response. Simplified interfaces and AI-driven assistance tools reduce operational overhead, while flexible deployment options and a large network of more than 140 global POPs ensure policy enforcement is close to users, meeting compliance and performance needs.
This Unified SASE integrates remote cloud access and SD-WAN to provide a single-vendor SASE solution. All SASE components integrate into a common architecture and use a single operating system. This unprecedented level of unification ensures operational efficiency and eliminates the complexity found in fragmented multi-vendor approaches. With over 140 global SASE locations, our solution secures remote access and protects networks, applications, data (on any cloud), network edges, IoT/OT, and thin edges.
Moreover, Unified SASE adds capabilities to single-vendor SASE to enforce a zero-trust architecture, provide DEM, and secure the LAN/WLAN. Gain comprehensive control and visibility across all clouds and hybrid clouds with one interface. Ensure secure access to applications regardless of their locations. Plus, FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services enable faster detection and response. Instant visibility and analytics cover endpoint-to-app performance, PoP, and threats, to enhance digital experience and accelerate troubleshooting and Day 2 operations.
Reference: Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (fortinet.com)
