Fortinet has expanded its secure networking portfolio with the introduction of the FortiGate 1200G next-generation firewall and FortiSASE Outpost, extending its strategy of converging firewall and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technologies.
The new products are designed to help organizations secure users, applications and AI workloads across distributed environments while simplifying network security management. Fortinet says the additions support enterprises that are modernizing data centers and extending security controls to branch offices, campuses and hybrid work environments.
The FortiGate 1200G delivers high-performance firewall capabilities powered by Fortinet’s custom security processors, allowing organizations to inspect encrypted traffic and AI-driven workloads without sacrificing performance. The appliance is intended for organizations requiring increased throughput as network demands continue to grow.
FortiSASE Outpost extends cloud-delivered security services into customer-managed environments, allowing organizations to deploy consistent SASE capabilities even when regulatory, compliance or latency requirements prevent workloads from moving entirely to the cloud.
Fortinet says combining next-generation firewalls with SASE technologies allows enterprises to enforce consistent security policies while reducing operational complexity across hybrid infrastructures.
The Bottom Line
As AI adoption, encrypted traffic and distributed workforces continue to expand, Fortinet is investing in platforms that combine traditional network security with cloud-delivered security services, giving organizations a unified approach to protecting modern enterprise environments.