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Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall
Hybrid Cloud

Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall

The ranking underlines demand for security that can enforce policy across cloud, branch and data centre networks as firms decentralise infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Eclypsium flags 1,051 CVEs in infrastructure advisories
Firewalls

Eclypsium flags 1,051 CVEs in infrastructure advisories

Revised guidance and remotely exploitable flaws are heightening the risk of widespread compromise across firewalls, routers and switches.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 29th Aug 2026
Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year
Malware

Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year

Business and public sector organisations faced 2,270 attacks a week in June, as ransomware rose 33% and GenAI use exposed sensitive data.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Fortinet launches new firewalls for AI traffic control
Firewalls

Fortinet launches new firewalls for AI traffic control

Rising encrypted and AI-related traffic is forcing firms to rethink firewall performance as Fortinet adds higher-capacity models for data centres and edge sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Fortinet unifies cloud risk signals in FortiCNAPP upgrade
Firewalls

Fortinet unifies cloud risk signals in FortiCNAPP upgrade

Fortinet updates FortiCNAPP to fuse network, data and runtime signals into one workflow, aiming to cut cloud tool sprawl and speed remediation.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Fortinet lifts outlook as SASE growth, USD $1bn buyback
Firewalls

Fortinet lifts outlook as SASE growth, USD $1bn buyback

Fortinet lifts share buyback by USD $1 billion after double-digit 2025 revenue and billings growth driven by SASE and security operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Fortinet enhances FortiCNAPP for unified cloud risk
Firewalls

Fortinet enhances FortiCNAPP for unified cloud risk

Fortinet updates FortiCNAPP with unified cloud risk workflow, blending network, data and runtime context to cut tool sprawl and alert noise.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Fortinet boosts FortiCNAPP to sharpen cloud risk view
Firewalls

Fortinet boosts FortiCNAPP to sharpen cloud risk view

Fortinet has upgraded FortiCNAPP with network, data and runtime signals to sharpen cloud risk scoring and cut alert overload for security teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Fortinet, Nvidia embed firewall security in AI fabrics
Firewalls

Fortinet, Nvidia embed firewall security in AI fabrics

Fortinet and Nvidia move firewall and zero-trust controls onto BlueField DPUs, promising low-latency, fabric-level security for AI data centres.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost cyber resilience
Firewalls

Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost cyber resilience

Armis and Fortinet have expanded their partnership to integrate security solutions, enhancing cyber resilience with improved asset visibility and automated defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost security integration
Firewalls

Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost security integration

Armis and Fortinet have expanded their partnership to integrate security solutions, enhancing asset visibility and automating cyber defence for global firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences
Firewalls

Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences

Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
IP Fabric unveils upgrade to boost firewall visibility & compliance
Firewalls

IP Fabric unveils upgrade to boost firewall visibility & compliance

IP Fabric launches version 7.2 to enhance firewall visibility and compliance, aiding enterprises in detecting misconfigurations and enforcing security policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
Firewalls

Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
CrowdStrike & Fortinet partner to enhance cybersecurity
Unified Communications

CrowdStrike & Fortinet partner to enhance cybersecurity

CrowdStrike and Fortinet have joined forces to enhance cybersecurity, integrating their leading protection solutions for improved threat detection and response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Fortinet reports 300% ROI over three years for security services
Firewalls

Fortinet reports 300% ROI over three years for security services

Fortinet announces over 300% ROI and new NGFW appliances for data centre security, including the FortiGate 3200F and FortiGate 900G.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023
FortiGate 600F NGFW achieves AAA ranking in testing
Firewalls

FortiGate 600F NGFW achieves AAA ranking in testing

The tests simulated raw packet processing performance, hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) capacity and real-world single application flows.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023

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