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  • Unified security and true convergence
    Our integrated solution with end-to-end zero trust and visibility integrates networking and security functions under a single OS, unifying agents, data lake, management, and policies for seamless protection across all locations and devices.
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  • Flexible connectivity and enforcement
    Fortinet enables flexible connectivity with seamless access to apps and data from any location, while optimizing performance for remote and on-site users. Flexible deployment options support cloud-based and on-premises environments, the thin edge, any other edge, and any device.
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  • AI-powered threat protection and control
    Fortinet has been delivering AI-powered threat and data protection for more than 15 years. Fortinet Unified SASE ensures comprehensive security for all users and devices across the entire network, together with simplified operations.
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Use cases

Consistent security everywhere

secure internet and saas access use case

Secure internet and SaaS access

Fortinet Unified SASE protects users accessing the internet and SaaS apps with cloud-delivered security, including FWaaS, SWG, CASB, and advanced DLP. It enforces consistent policies and blocks threats without backhauling traffic to data centers.

private application access without vpn use case

Private application access without VPN

Eliminate legacy VPN complexity with agent-based or agentless ZTNA. Unified SASE enables secure access to internal apps, applying identity-based policies and contextual controls for contractors, BYOD, and remote employees.

branch office onboarding use case

Branch office onboarding and connectivity

Quickly connect new or remote branches using integrated SD-WAN and SSE, as well as thin edge capabilities. Unified SASE simplifies deployment, enforces consistent security, and ensures optimized performance through its global backbone and cloud-based architecture.

branch transformation use case

Branch transformation

Modernize branch operations by converging networking and security with secure SD-WAN. Unified SASE reduces hardware needs, simplifies management, and enables consistent security and optimized performance at every branch location.

Fortinet Solution

Fortinet Unified SASE platform for secure access

Fortinet Unified SASE provides all core SASE features, the industry’s most flexible connectivity (including access points and agent and agentless devices). Intelligent AI integrations with unified management, end-to-end digital experience monitoring (DEM), and consistent security policy enforcement with zero trust on-premises and in the cloud are included. Also, with Unified SASE, you can adapt to any environment—whether on-premises, cloud, or hybrid. Deliver secure web, private, and SaaS access and provide enhanced SD-WAN visibility.



 




 

Unified SASE FAQ

What is Fortinet’s Unified SASE solution and how does it differ from a traditional SASE solution?

Fortinet Unified SASE integrates networking and security functions, like secure SD-WAN, FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, and DLP, as a single-vendor, cloud-delivered platform. This differs from traditional SASE by offering tighter integration and centralized management to deliver the most unified, flexible, and intelligent offering.

What role does AI/ML play in the Fortinet SASE solution?

AI/ML in Fortinet Unified SASE enhances threat detection, automates response actions, and improves network performance by analyzing traffic patterns and identifying anomalies in real time.

What use cases or deployment scenarios are ideal for Fortinet Unified SASE?

Fortinet Unified SASE is ideal for hybrid workforces, secure branch connectivity, cloud access protection, and consistent policy enforcement across dispersed users and locations.

 

How does Fortinet ensure low latency and performance for users in a Unified SASE deployment?

Fortinet ensures low latency and high performance in a Unified SASE deployment by leveraging our global network of FortiPoPs, integrated SD-WAN optimization, and security processing units (SPUs) for accelerated traffic handling.

How does Fortinet Unified SASE support zero-trust principles and access control?

Fortinet Unified SASE supports zero-trust principles by enforcing identity-based access with continuous verification through integrated ZTNA, dynamic policy enforcement, and application-aware controls across all users and devices.

Is Fortinet Unified SASE validated with industry certifications, such as MEF?

Yes, Fortinet Unified SASE is validated with industry certifications like Mplify (formerly MEF) to ensure compliance with recognized standards for network and security services. Fortinet Unified SASE received the best possible (AAA) rating across all of the security elements tested.

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Gartner, Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms, By Jonathan Forest, Neil MacDonald, Dale Koeppen, 9 July 2025
Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, By Charlie Winckless, Thomas Lintemuth, Dale Koeppen, Charanpal Bhogal, 20 May 2025
Gartner, Voice of the Customer for Security Service Edge, Peer Contributors, 27 September 2024
Gartner, Voice of the Customer for ZTNA, Peer Contributors, 24 February 2025

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