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Symantec and Fortinet partner for integration
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Symantec and Fortinet partner for integration

Symantec and Fortinet are partnering to integrate Fortinet's NGFW and Symantec's endpoint protection, enhancing cloud, network, and endpoint security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Dec 2018
Is your SD-WAN solution leaving you vulnerable?
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Is your SD-WAN solution leaving you vulnerable?

Providing direct internet access to cloud-based applications has made deploying new security strategies designed for the distributed enterprise critical.

By Joshua Alcock • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
How IT leaders can best utilize secure SD-WAN
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How IT leaders can best utilize secure SD-WAN

SD-WAN solutions effectively support WAN services, giving IT teams the ability to empower employees and optimise business processes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
Exclusive: Why botnets will swarm IoT devices
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Exclusive: Why botnets will swarm IoT devices

Swarmbots are revolutionising cyber threats, targeting IoT devices with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Fortinet's Derek Manky discusses the looming risks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Fortinet adds network access control solution for IoT
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Fortinet adds network access control solution for IoT

FortiNAC provides visibility and control of IoT services and automated response to threats at scale in multi-vendor environments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018
Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves
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Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves

Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Here's what the threat landscape currently looks like, according to Fortinet
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Here's what the threat landscape currently looks like, according to Fortinet

Fortinet says there are indications that some cybercriminals now prefer hijacking systems and using them for cryptomining.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Fortinet formalises threat information sharing agreement with INTERPOL
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Fortinet formalises threat information sharing agreement with INTERPOL

Fortinet and INTERPOL formalise threat intelligence sharing to bolster global cybersecurity efforts, enhancing proactive measures against cybercrime.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
IoT attacks, ransomware, and steganography? Fortinet looks at the latest cybercrime trends
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IoT attacks, ransomware, and steganography? Fortinet looks at the latest cybercrime trends

Fortinet says that stenography as an attack vector hasn't had too much visibility in the last several years but it could be the start of a resurgence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Insights on industrial vulnerability: How secure is your OT infrastructure?
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Insights on industrial vulnerability: How secure is your OT infrastructure?

Addressing the requirements of an OT network is now more important than ever and requires an integrated approach.

By John Maddison • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Fortinet's virtual machine is now available on Google Cloud Platform
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Fortinet's virtual machine is now available on Google Cloud Platform

Fortinet's virtual appliance, FortiGate, is now available to Google Cloud customers, offering enhanced security and visibility for their cloud networks.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Fortinet, Juniper take top spots in NSS Labs Data Centre Security Gateway tests
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Fortinet, Juniper take top spots in NSS Labs Data Centre Security Gateway tests

NSS Labs' latest data center security gateway test has evaluated solutions from Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper Networks, and Cisco.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Fortinet recommended in NSS Labs intrusion prevention system (NGIPS) test
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Fortinet recommended in NSS Labs intrusion prevention system (NGIPS) test

Fortinet's FortiGate 600D excelled in the latest NSS Labs NGIPS test, achieving a 99.7% security effectiveness rating and the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Looking at what lies ahead in a Post-NDB world
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Looking at what lies ahead in a Post-NDB world

Fortinet takes a look at what business priorities should be in the wake of the Notifiable Data Breach Laws coming into effect.

By Jon McGettigan • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Wavelink expecting expansion of Fortinet security business in 2018
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Wavelink expecting expansion of Fortinet security business in 2018

The company reports that - from a zero base - security now represents around 30% of Wavelink's Fortinet revenues.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Melbourne's Holmesglen Institute to offer Fortinet Network Security Academy training
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Melbourne's Holmesglen Institute to offer Fortinet Network Security Academy training

Holmesglen Institute in Melbourne to launch the Fortinet Network Security Academy, enhancing cybersecurity training amid rising global demand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Getting the competitive edge in security sales with Fortinet
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Getting the competitive edge in security sales with Fortinet

In a crowded marketplace, technical acumen, professionalism and the ability to articulate the right message win the day.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Are you ready for the new Australian NDB regulations?
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Are you ready for the new Australian NDB regulations?

Immature governance, risk and compliance investments by majority of Aussie organisations are inadequate to support NDB requirements.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017