Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT), founded in 2000 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a global leader in cybersecurity solutions designed to protect enterprises, service providers, and government organizations. The company’s flagship offering, the FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall, integrates multiple security and networking functions into a single high-performance appliance. Over the years, Fortinet has expanded its portfolio to include secure SD-WAN, wireless access points, and advanced threat protection, all unified under its Security Fabric architecture to deliver end-to-end visibility and automated threat response.
In addition to its firewall and networking hardware, Fortinet provides a broad suite of software and cloud-based services. These include FortiAnalyzer for security analytics and log management, FortiManager for centralized network and device management, and FortiSIEM for real-time security information and event management. The company also offers specialized solutions for endpoint security, email security, and web application firewalling, enabling organizations to defend against sophisticated attacks across multiple vectors.
Fortinet serves a diverse customer base across more than 150 countries, with a presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company works closely with a global network of distributors, resellers, and managed security service providers to deliver tailored solutions for industries such as financial services, healthcare, education, retail, and telecommunications. Fortinet’s cloud security offerings extend its protections to public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, supporting major platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
Under the leadership of co-founder and CEO Ken Xie, Fortinet has maintained a strong focus on research and development, employing thousands of engineers worldwide. The company’s ongoing investment in threat intelligence and security innovation has earned it industry recognition for performance, scalability, and the breadth of its integrated security fabric. With a commitment to delivering high-speed, consolidated security solutions, Fortinet aims to help organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats while simplifying their IT operations.
