Fortinet, Inc. : Multi-threat Security Systems For Real Time Network Protection, Network Virus Protection, VPN, Intrusion Detection & Prevention

ABOUT FORTINET

Fortinet is a leading provider of network security appliances and the leader of the unified threat management (UTM) market worldwide. Fortinet's award-winning portfolio of security gateways, subscription services, and complementary products delivers the highest level of network, content, and application security for enterprises of all sizes, managed service providers, and telecommunications carriers, while reducing total cost of ownership and providing a flexible, scalable path for expansion.

Fortinet's flagship FortiGate® security platforms offer a powerful blend of ASIC-accelerated performance, integrated multi-threat response, and constantly-updated, in-depth threat intelligence. Employing innovative technologies for networking, security and content analysis, Fortinet systems integrate the industry's broadest suite of security technologies, including firewall, VPN, antivirus, intrusion prevention (IPS), Web filtering, antispam, and traffic shaping, all of which can be deployed individually to complement legacy solutions or combined for a comprehensive threat management solution. The company complements these solutions with an array of management, analysis, e-mail, database and end-point security products.

To date, Fortinet has shipped more than 450,000 appliances to more than 75,000 customers worldwide, including:

  • 55 of the Global 100
  • 7 of the top 10 Fortune companies in Americas
  • 8 of the top 10 Fortune companies in EMEA
  • 8 of the top 10 Fortune companies in APAC
  • 9 of the top 10 Fortune telecommunications companies
  • 9 of the top 10 Fortune banking companies
  • 7 of the top 10 Fortune defense/aerospace companies

A key differentiator, Fortinet's custom-built FortiASIC content and network processors enable FortiGate systems to detect and eliminate even complex, blended threats in real time without degrading network performance, while an extensive set of complementary management, analysis, database and endpoint protection solutions increases deployment flexibility, assists in compliance with industry and government regulations, and reduces the operational costs of security management.

Fortinet was founded in 2000 by Ken Xie, the visionary founder and former president and CEO of NetScreen and is led by a strong and seasoned management team with deep experience in networking and security. Fortinet's position as the leading privately-held network security company has been validated by widespread recognition by industry analysts, business organizations, and media.

Company recognitions include:

  • Worldwide Leader in UTM (IDC; Frost & Sullivan)
  • "One of Top 4 Network Security Appliance Vendors WW (IDC)"
  • Ranked Tier 1 Enterprise Security Vendor (Current Analysis)
  • Leader in Gartner Multi-Function Firewall Magic Quadrant
  • Ranked "Top Player" in Email Security Appliance Quadrant
  • ISO 9001:2000 Certified for Quality Management Systems standard
  • Voted one of Best Places to Work in Silicon Valley

Fortinet is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with customer support, development and sales facilities throughout the world. Fortinet sells its system and subscription service products through a network of channel partners worldwide.




QUICK FACTS
Year Founded
2000
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California
Number of Employees
1,000+
First Product Release
May 2002
Units Shipped to Date
450,000+
Customers
75,000+ customers
Market Leadership
WW UTM Factory Revenue Leader
Top 4 Largest Network Security Appliance Vendor
Patents
25+ patents
100+ patents pending
Industry Accolades
80+ awards, including:
Security Product of the Year
Best Integrated Security Appliance
Best IPS solution
Top Mid-market Solution
2006 Technology Pioneer
5 ICSA security certifications
NSS certified (UTM)
ISO 9001 certified
Corporate and Securities Counsel
Wilson Sonsini
Goodrich & Rosati
Palo Alto, California
Auditors
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
San Jose, California



Key to our selection of Fortinet was the truly integrated functionality of its FortiGate security appliances. In evaluating other solutions, we found that one product might have offered IPS but nothing much beyond that. Another offered a range of functions, but as a piecemeal solution from multiple vendor partners. We found that none matched the breadth of Fortinet's integrated platform.

Laurie Ellims, Technical Architect/Security Manager
Victoria University of Wellington