News Summary Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the
global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking
and security, today announced that KDDI leveraged Fortinet Unified
SASE as a new managed secure access service edge (SASE) service.
The service from KDDI utilizes Fortinet’s industry-leading Unified
SASE solution as the core product for its Global SASE Platform
Service by Fortinet offering.
The Global SASE Platform Service by Fortinet unifies and
centrally manages different security policies and standards,
simplifying complex networks that require highly secure hybrid work
environments from any location globally. In addition, by combining
KDDI Global IP-VPN, KDDI Wide Area Virtual Switch, KDDI Wide Area
Virtual Switch2, and other network services provided by KDDI,
various cloud and internet services can be used to secure users,
applications, and network edges everywhere.
“We’re excited to join forces with Fortinet to provide a
powerful managed SASE service that enables our customers to access
secure networks remotely and efficiently, regardless of their
location,” said Tetsuya Nakamura, Head of Product Management,
General Manager, Product Division, KDDI. “By leveraging Fortinet’s
industry-leading Unified SASE offering, we’re able to empower and
support our customers in their remote work and secure networking
journeys.”
“Fortinet Unified SASE enables KDDI to deliver value-added
managed services that provide a consistent security posture and
optimal user experiences for customers in hybrid environments,”
said John Maddison, chief marketing officer at Fortinet. “Our
strategic collaboration with KDDI is the latest example of how
Fortinet’s comprehensive Unified SASE solution empowers
organizations to embrace the convergence of networking and
security.”
KDDI selected Fortinet Unified SASE following a rigorous
verification process. KDDI believes the solution will enable the
company to provide secure hybrid work environments for customers
through centralized management with unified security policies and
standards. Fortinet Unified SASE will serve as the foundation for
various services offered by KDDI and will enable KDDI to provide
Global SASE Platform Service by Fortinet as a managed SASE service
for customers around the globe.
Key Features of the New Managed Service
The Global SASE Platform Service by Fortinet enables joint KDDI
and Fortinet customers to manage complex hybrid network
environments at scale without compromising on security. The new
managed SASE service from KDDI and Fortinet provides several
benefits for customers, including:
- Unifying different security policies and
standards at remote work locations globally
- Optimizing routing and avoiding congestion by
connecting to locations in each country
- Providing additional security services,
including FWaaS, secure web gateway, cloud access security broker,
zero-trust network access, and endpoint protection functions
- Optimizing application performance, through
the native integration between Fortinet Secure SD-WAN and Fortinet
Unified SASE to enhance the user experience with public cloud,
SaaS, and private applications
- Delivering superior user experience while
enabling a strong security posture with a robust network of
scalable, global SASE locations
Through their collaboration, KDDI and Fortinet will enable
customers from various industries to strengthen their security
postures and adopt advanced networking technologies seamlessly.
The Global SASE Platform Service by Fortinet is available now
globally from KDDI.
Additional Resources
- Learn more about Fortinet Unified SASE.
- Visit fortinet.com/trust to learn more about Fortinet
innovation, collaboration partners, product security processes, and
enterprise-grade products that contribute to delivering proven
cybersecurity, everywhere you need it.
- Learn more about Fortinet's commitment to product security and
integrity, including its responsible product development and
vulnerability disclosure approach and policies.
- Learn about Fortinet’s free cybersecurity training, which
includes broad cyber awareness and product training. As part of the
Fortinet Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), the Fortinet Training
Institute also provides training and certification through the
Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification, Academic Partner, and
Education Outreach programs.
- Learn more about FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence and
research and Outbreak Alerts, which provide timely steps to
mitigate breaking cybersecurity attacks.
- Learn more about Fortinet’s FortiGuard Security Services
portfolio.
- Read about how Fortinet customers are securing their
organizations.
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About FortinetFortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) is a
driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence
of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people,
devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity
everywhere you need it with the largest integrated portfolio of
over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million
customers trust Fortinet's solutions, which are among the most
deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The
Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest
training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making
cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to
everyone. Collaboration with high-profile, well-respected
organizations from both the public and private sectors, including
CERTs, government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect
of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally.
FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research
organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning
and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and
consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat
intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet
Blog, and FortiGuard Labs.
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