Updates to the industry’s most comprehensive Operational Technology Security Platform include enhanced visibility, segmentation, and secure connectivity
Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced major upgrades to its Operational Technology (OT) Security Platform to help protect critical infrastructure and industrial operations from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
The latest enhancements include advanced threat detection capabilities, ruggedized devices for challenging environments, expanded 5G connectivity, and improved tools for compliance and automated response—delivering an end-to-end solution for OT security needs.
“Fortinet has spent over two decades shaping OT security,” said Nirav Shah, SVP of Products and Solutions at Fortinet. “As threats escalate, especially in sectors like energy, transportation, and manufacturing, our platform gives organizations the tools they need to defend their infrastructure and meet regulatory demands—through one unified platform.”
Key Enhancements to the Fortinet OT Security Platform
- Deeper Threat Visibility: The FortiGuard OT Security Service now supports over 3,300 OT protocol rules, 750 intrusion prevention rules, and 1,500 virtual patching rules to secure legacy systems from known vulnerabilities.
- Industrial-Grade Hardware: New FortiGate Rugged next-gen firewalls and FortiSwitch Rugged models provide secure segmentation and fine-grained control in tough environments.
- Rugged 5G Connectivity: FortiExtender Rugged 511G and FortiExtender Vehicle 511G deliver fast, secure wireless WAN access with built-in Wi-Fi 6 and eSIM for streamlined carrier setup—ideal for remote sites and fleet operations.
- Enhanced OT SecOps: FortiAnalyzer, FortiDeceptor, and FortiNDR updates enable better threat hunting, compliance reporting, and device visibility, now including support for the Purdue Model and MITRE ATT&CK ICS Matrix.
Fortinet’s single operating system, FortiOS, powers this comprehensive platform, delivering seamless integration with the broader Fortinet Security Fabric—making it easier for organizations to secure both IT and OT systems from one console.
Trusted by Global Leaders
Fortinet’s OT solutions are recognized as industry leaders. The company was the only “Leader” named in the Westlands Advisory 2023 IT/OT Network Protection Platforms Navigator™.
Partners like Honeywell are enhancing their cybersecurity offerings through Fortinet’s solutions, integrating FortiGate and FortiGate Rugged devices with Honeywell’s OT cybersecurity portfolio.
“Together, Fortinet and Honeywell deliver end-to-end protection for critical infrastructure,” said Manish Goyal, General Manager, Honeywell Connected Cybersecurity.
Other satisfied users include Alleima and FCC Environment CEE, who have seen improved network performance, reduced incident response times, and simplified security management.
“The new network has reduced our team’s workload by 15%, freeing us to move forward with zero trust and IT/OT convergence,” said Wolfgang Bitomsky, Ph.D., CIO, FCC Environment CEE.
Join the OT Security Summit
Fortinet is hosting its OT Security Summit on March 12, offering sessions led by Fortinet experts and industry leaders. Topics will include securing legacy systems, remote access, and building advanced OT SecOps.
🔗 Register now to learn how to protect your industrial operations from cyber threats with an integrated security strategy.
