Fortinet’s Wired and Wireless LAN Portfolio Converges Networking and Security to Help Customers Embrace Digital Acceleration and Reduce Cyber Risks
Fortinet, a leader in the convergence of networking and security, has once again been named as a Visionary in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure. This marks the third consecutive year that Fortinet has received this recognition. The company’s ability to provide a comprehensive and secure solution for wired, wireless, and security environments sets it apart from the competition and is a testament to its expertise in the field. This recognition highlights Fortinet’s commitment to providing a comprehensive solution for organizations looking to unify their network and security operations.
Fortinet, a leading provider of comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, has been named a Visionary in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure for the third consecutive year. The recognition highlights Fortinet’s expertise in delivering secure and integrated wired and wireless LAN solutions through its portfolio, including FortiSwitch and FortiAP.
The company’s innovative approach, Security-driven Networking, integrates network infrastructure and security architecture, making the wired and wireless network an extension of the FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall. This enables the delivery of new digital innovations without exposing the network to new cyber risks. Furthermore, the integration between Fortinet’s Wired and Wireless LAN portfolio and FortiAOps provides real-time performance insights powered by AI, ensuring consistent network performance and improved visibility for NOC teams.
Fortinet’s Wired and Wireless LAN portfolio offers advanced features, including AI-powered real-time cyber risk visibility, built-in intelligence, and platform integration, all without additional licensing costs. The company is committed to supporting its customers’ evolving needs and delivering secure and integrated wired and wireless LAN solutions.
Fortinet Delivers a Feature-Rich Wired and Wireless LAN Solution
Fortinet offers a one-of-a-kind solution that blends networking and security in its Wired and Wireless LAN offerings. This approach delivers several advantages to customers, including:
- Eliminates costly licensing by bundling all Wired and Wireless LAN features into the main FortiGate. While other vendors require standalone wireless LAN controllers to be bundled with term licenses, no additional license or cost is required to enable Fortinet Wired and Wireless LANmanagement or NAC features. Both a switching and wireless LAN controller are bundled into the FortiGate platform to eliminate overlays and reduce TCO, driving operational cost savings to customers.
- Simplified management by utilizing a single management platform for LAN and network security. As networks become more complex, Fortinet’s Wired and Wireless LAN solution converges the management of networking and security to simplify day-to-day network management. IT cycles are minimized, allowing admins to reduce the amount of context switching necessary to manage the security, LAN, Wireless, SD-WAN, and 5G/LTE gateway components of their network.
- Seamless integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric, the industry’s highest performing cybersecurity mesh platform. Management of Fortinet’s Wired and Wireless LAN solution is included as part of customers’ investment in the Security Fabric, enabling a fully holistic view of the network, from LAN to WAN to the cloud.
Fortinet provides advanced wired and wireless LAN solutions that seamlessly integrate network and security functions. This integration is made possible by the use of FortiOS, a unified operating system that enables the development, management, and operation of both security and LAN. With a common OS, network intelligence can be gathered and analyzed in real-time by AI/ML engines for centralized correlation.
As a company dedicated to delivering advanced networking and security solutions, Fortinet continues to innovate and enhance its wired and wireless offerings. The goal is to provide consistent availability and security across hybrid networks, ensuring that organizations have the advanced solutions they require to thrive in today’s environment.
Additional Resources
- Download the report and read our blog for more information about the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure.
- Read more about how Fortinet customers are securing their organizations.
- Learn more about Fortinet’s free cybersecurity training, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), or about the Fortinet Network Security Expert program, Security Academy program, and Veterans program.
- Learn more about FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence and research or Outbreak Alerts, which provide timely steps to mitigate breaking cybersecurity attacks. Read more about Fortinet’s FortiGuard security services portfolio.
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