Security vendorPublic summary, not an editorial review
Fortinet
Fortinet supplies FortiGate firewalls with integrated Secure SD-WAN, FortiSASE cloud-delivered security and the wider Security Fabric portfolio.
Fortinet quick facts
| Category | Security vendor |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Sunnyvale, California, United States |
| Website | www.fortinet.com |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-04 |
Comparison of Fortinet technology partners
Publicly named partnerships. 3 entries.
| Partner | Partnership type | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure | Cloud on-ramp and FortiGate VM integrations | Bidirectional | |
| Amazon Web Services | Cloud on-ramp and FortiGate VM integrations | Bidirectional | |
| Google Cloud | Cloud on-ramp and FortiGate VM integrations | Bidirectional |
Fortinet partner and reseller programmes
| Programme | Tiers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet Engage Partner Programme | Channel programme covering resellers, MSSPs and technology alliance partners. |
Service models
Fully managed
Partner-delivered
Co-managed
Partner-delivered
Self-managed (DIY)
Available
Deployment options
- FortiGate next-generation firewalls with integrated Secure SD-WAN
- FortiSASE cloud-delivered security service
- FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralised management
- Cloud and virtual form factors across major hyperscalers
Global coverage
- Global product availability through Fortinet channel
- FortiSASE PoPs across multiple regions
Fortinet capability matrix
Uses the same 8-flag vocabulary as the Netify broadband reseller comparison.
FTTP PortfolioSOGEA AvailableEthernet / Leased LineAPI IntegrationPartner PortalNo Minimum Spend (unknown)White Label Options (unknown)Billing Support (unknown)
Best for
- Buyers wanting integrated firewall and SD-WAN on one appliance
- Mid-market and enterprise estates with many branch sites
- Organisations consolidating onto a single security vendor
- MSSPs reselling managed firewall and SD-WAN
Less suited for
- Buyers wanting pure-play cloud-delivered SASE with no on-prem appliance
- Organisations needing carrier-grade WAN connectivity
Fortinet pros and cons
Pros
- Secure SD-WAN integrated into FortiGate at no extra licence
- Broad Security Fabric portfolio across firewall, SASE and endpoint
- Strong MSSP channel
- Competitive total cost vs separate firewall plus SD-WAN
Cons
- FortiSASE cloud footprint smaller than Zscaler or Netskope
- Best-of-breed buyers may prefer specialist SASE vendors
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