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Fortinet, a global cybersecurity firm specializing in integrated networking and security, has introduced the latest version of its integrated operational technology (OT) security solutions and services. This release enhances Fortinet’s OT Security Platform, positioning it as an industry leader and distinguishing it from competitors.
John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer and EVP of Product Strategy at Fortinet, highlighted the distinct nature of OT systems from traditional IT systems and emphasized the purpose-built design of Fortinet’s OT Security Platform for comprehensive protection in industrial environments. The platform aims to address the increasing risks faced by Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in OT environments, with Fortinet’s research revealing a rising number of intrusions and ransomware attacks.
The Fortinet OT Security Platform, integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, provides real-time OT threat intelligence and extensive visibility across the entire environment, facilitating a secure IT/OT convergence and enabling the implementation of a zero-trust model in OT environments.
Key updates to the Fortinet OT Security Platform include:
Secure Networking for OT:
Introduction of FortiSwitch Rugged 424F, an industrial-class ethernet switch catering to digital substations and the power utility industry.
Launch of FortiAP 432F access point compliant with hazardous OT environments, offering segmentation of industrial Wi-Fi networks.
Introduction of FortiExtender Vehicle 211F wireless gateway for connected fleets, mobile systems, and OT deployments.
Security Operations and Services for OT:
FortiAnalyzer update with analytics, risk assessment, and compliance reports tailored for OT.
Expansion of FortiNDR capabilities to analyze over 15 distinct OT network protocols.
Enhancements to FortiDeceptor deception technology supporting 30 OT protocols.
FortiGuard OT Security Service showcasing an extensive OT threat intelligence database.
FortiGuard Outbreak Alerts expansion to include crucial details about threats specific to OT.
These innovations aim to provide organizations with a unified approach to safeguarding both traditional and concrete aspects of their business. The Fortinet OT Security Platform continues to empower customers with advanced OT solutions and intelligence, addressing the evolving challenges in critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
