Fortinet Announces Industry’s First Generative AI IoT Security Assistant and New GenAI Capabilities for Network and Security Operations

Deeper FortiAI integrations across the Fortinet Security Fabric allow organizations to strengthen their security posture and increase operational efficiency

May 02, 2024 09:00 ET| Source: Fortinet, Inc.Follow

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer at Fortinet

"Generative AI is reshaping network and security operations, supporting IT and cyber professionals to do more, faster. Fortinet is committed to remaining at the forefront of AI innovation, and by expanding FortiAI, our context-aware GenAI assistant, we’re continuing to empower operations teams with advanced natural language processing capabilities. The latest updates to FortiAI deliver innovative new ways to interface with Fortinet’s products using 30+ common languages to cut through complexity and boost operational efficiency.”

News Summary:
Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced new updates to its generative AI (GenAI) portfolio to enhance both network and security operations, including the industry’s first generative AI IoT security assistant.

The cybersecurity sector faces a significant skills gap approaching 4 million professionals.1 GenAI tackles this challenge by augmenting the need for technical proficiency. FortiAI, Fortinet’s GenAI assistant, supports and guides security operations (SecOps) and network operations (NetOps) teams so they can configure and manage changes to their network and investigate and remediate threats faster than ever before. Its intuitive interface allows individuals, regardless of expertise, to engage using natural language, effectively bridging the industry's skill shortage. Since launching FortiAI in 2023, Fortinet has continued to deepen GenAI features across the Fortinet Security Fabric, and today the company is introducing the following innovations to its portfolio:

New GenAI Capabilities for Network Operations

• Expedite Day 0 and Day 1 operations: New FortiAI capabilities within FortiManager introduce a transformative approach to Day 0 and Day 1 network configuration and provisioning by providing GenAI-assisted scripting in CLI and Jinja. This innovative feature helps generate scripting based on conversational commands, making it accessible to those with varying levels of programming expertise. It also includes a validation capability, which scrutinizes the code for errors and suggests edits, streamlining code development and enhancing the reliability of configuration scripts. It's a powerful asset for IT teams seeking to elevate their operational efficiency. An example of a query someone can ask FortiAI is “Can you help me configure BGP on the FortiGate?”
• Improve Day 2 visibility and troubleshooting for IoT vulnerabilities: FortiManager now includes the industry’s first GenAI IoT security assistant with a conversational AI interface powered by FortiAI to help detect and troubleshoot IoT vulnerabilities. The new GenAI IoT security assistant enables network security teams to use natural language to get a high-level view of vulnerabilities, drill down to specifics such as associated users and severity level, analyze the impacts, and even take actionable recommendations from FortiAI, allowing for proactive problem identification and quicker resolutions. An example of a query someone can ask FortiAI is "Show me all critical vulnerabilities and the devices associated to each."

New GenAI Capabilities for Security Operations

• Simplify threat hunting and analysis: Fortinet is deepening the FortiAI integration within FortiAnalyzer with new dictation capabilities. These updates simplify threat hunting and event analysis, accepting commands for querying data, identifying threats, or generating reports. Analysts can quickly navigate vast data sets to pinpoint and react to potential threats, making these processes faster and more accessible to professionals at all levels of expertise. This accelerates the review and response cycles and reduces the need for extensive technical training. Security teams can handle threat detection, analysis, and mitigation tasks more efficiently, enhancing their capacity to proactively manage security events. An example of a query someone can ask FortiAI is “Analyze the latest security event, provide a detailed summary, assess its potential impact, and suggest appropriate remediation actions.”

Prioritizing GenAI Security and Data Privacy

As AI technologies become increasingly integral to cybersecurity, the importance of securing AI processes and ensuring data privacy is paramount. Fortinet is at the forefront of addressing these critical issues with robust measures designed to protect and optimize GenAI operations. As part of this dedication, Fortinet hosts AI proxy servers within its data centers, a strategic initiative to proxy all AI connections. This setup optimizes AI performance and enhances the security of customer data across all Fortinet products. By centralizing AI traffic through secure proxies, Fortinet ensures that all data interactions are monitored and protected, mitigating risks associated with AI-driven operations.

FortiAI: GenAI to Support and Streamline Network and Security Operations

Fortinet has pioneered AI innovation within cybersecurity for more than a decade, and AI has served as the backbone of the Fortinet Security Fabric and FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence and security services. FortiAI is the company’s latest AI innovation and delivers context-aware GenAI assistance to help SecOps and NetOps teams make better decisions more quickly. FortiAI supports 30+ common languages and allows organizations to navigate the cybersecurity skills gap while mitigating risk and streamlining business operations. Initially launched as a part of FortiSIEM and FortiSOAR, FortiAI is also integrated with FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager, with additional integrations planned to bring the power of GenAI across the entire Fortinet Security Fabric.

Additional Resources

• Learn more about FortiAI.
• Learn about Fortinet’s free cybersecurity training, which includes broad cyber awareness and product training. As part of the Fortinet Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), the Fortinet Training Institute also provides training and certification through the Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification, Academic Partner, and Education Outreach programs.
• Follow Fortinet on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe to Fortinet on our blog or YouTube.
• Visit fortinet.com/trust to learn more about Fortinet innovation, collaboration partners, product security processes, and enterprise-grade products that contribute to delivering proven cybersecurity, everywhere you need it. 
• Learn more about Fortinet's commitment to product security and integrity, including its responsible product development and vulnerability disclosure approach and policies. 

1. ISC2, How the Economy, Skills Gap and Artificial Intelligence are Challenging the Global Cybersecurity Workforce, Published October 31, 2023

About Fortinet

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere you need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet's solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with high-profile, well-respected organizations from both the public and private sectors, including CERTs, government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs. 


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https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/05/02/2874271/0/en/Fortinet-Announces-Industry-s-First-Generative-AI-IoT-Security-Assistant-and-New-GenAI-Capabilities-for-Network-and-Security-Operations.html

Fortinet Wi-Fi 7 安全網絡方案 連線速度快兩倍

Fortinet 推出支援 Wi-Fi 7 的安全網絡解決方案，同時提供企業級保護、 AI 驅動的安全服務和 AIOps 自動化功能，確保無線流量安全，幫助企業應付現時複雜且不斷變化的威脅，以及檢查營運環境中潛在漏洞。

隨者企業渴望採用最新的無線技術 Wi-Fi 7 獲取更佳的速度和頻寬，以支援網絡中資料密集型應用程式和無線設備。然而， Wi-Fi 7 等新技術會擴大企業的攻擊面，傳統的安全解決方案可能難以偵測異常和保護數據。 Fortinet 推出支援 Wi-Fi 7 的安全網絡解決方案，當中包括新的 FortiAP 441K 接入點和 FortiSwitch T1024 交換器，將網絡技術與人工智能驅動的安全服務整合到所有邊緣。

FortiAP 441K 採用高通（ Qualcomm ） 的 Wi-Fi 7 Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220 平台，令連線速度提升兩倍，並支援 4096 QAM 技術，加快數據傳輸速度，確保視訊串流和協作工具等流暢運作。同時，透過使用 320MHz 通道使 FortiAP 441K 利用更寬的頻譜提高數據速度並減少延遲，確保良好的終端使用者體驗。加上前導序列穿插（ preamble puncturing ）和多連接操作靈活地使用頻道，有助負載平衡和減少干擾。

新的 FortiSwitch T1024 10 GE 接入交換器則配備 90W PoE 功能，專為 FortiAP 441K 而設，當兩者配合使用時，企業可以利用 Wi-Fi 7 提供的更快速度、更大功率和更高性能，確保所有用戶和設備的連接體驗。

企業亦可以結合 FortiGate 新一代防火牆使用，透過 FortiGuard AI 驅動安全服務獲得如高級惡意軟件保護、沙盒和網絡過濾等功能。另外，企業亦可以利用 FortiAIOps 工具實時洞察潛在的網絡問題。

source:
https://www.pcmarket.com.hk/fortinet-wi-fi-7_solutions/

Fortinet SASE 台灣網路連接點今年落成

Fortinet宣布Fortinet SASE台灣網路連接點（POP）基地將於今年落成，為台灣企業帶來更穩定的網路體驗和全面性安全防護。具備全球規模、可擴展且堅固的SASE網路連接點（POP）網路，是實現優質用戶體驗及強大安全態勢的關鍵。Fortinet SASE網路連接點基地遍布全球，擁有超過一百個連接點，為了讓服務更加貼近台灣用戶，Fortinet SASE台灣網路連接點基地也將於今年落成。
 
Fortinet台灣區總經理吳章銘表示，面對企業上雲與企業各分點的資料存取日益複雜化，企業陸續導入SASE解決方案作為對策。然而，大多數企業依賴於不同的SASE供應商來滿足每項SASE功能的需求，這也為企業帶來了管理和控制不同營運操作系統功能的巨大挑戰。與此相對，具有一致性策略和控制的SASE解決方案，將是企業安全管理和控制的即戰力。
 
Fortinet Unified SASE在傳統單一供應商SASE基礎上更推進一個層次，提供了一致性的安全策略和控制。FortiSASE實現雲地零信任整合的SASE解決方案，能協助企業彈性部署，並做到統一可視化的威脅防護，整合所有功能和完善部署，支援企業員工能隨時隨地安全存取網站、雲端和應用程式，並助力降低IT成本，是守護企業組織雲端資料存取安全的最佳夥伴。
 
為守護企業轉型安全無虞，Fortinet Unified SASE的技術深化創新正持續進行，不僅於2023年進行涵蓋端到端拓展、多層次防護、可視性管理體驗等三大關鍵面向升級；上雲部分更與Google Cloud合作，得以透過其全球網路邊緣位置，延伸端到端範圍，使服務更貼近所在地區，加速擴展Fortinet Unified SASE解決方案的應用。
 
端到端拓展方面，FortiSASE可助企業拓展資安防護至微型分支機構與物聯網（IoT）及營運技術（OT）設備。透過FortiAP 無線存取點轉移使用者流量至SASE的網路連接點（POP）以及單一雲端平台，對企業內部所有裝置進行全面性安全防護，並同步管理無線區域網路（WLAN）安全服務，將多項企業級威脅防護功能部署至各個位置。此外，加諸Google Cloud跨雲網路的優勢，更能使企業降低成本、改善應用體驗。
 
於多層次防護提升而言，Fortinet Unified SASE使用了其安全型SD-WAN，以及與雲端交付安全邊緣服務（SSE）解決方案相同的FortiOS營運操作系統和AI驅動安全服務。Fortinet將安全網路閘道（SWG）、零信任網路存取（ZTNA）、雙模式雲端存取安全代理（CASB）和防火牆即服務（FWaaS）解決方案擴展到Fortinet Unified SASE，實現具有一致性的完善端到端威脅防護。
 
在可視性管理體驗面向來說，Fortinet Unified SASE整合了數位體驗監控（DEM）服務，協助企業提升單一使用者、SASE網路連接點，甚至多項辦公環境應用服務等SaaS應用的可視性，且企業組織也可利用端點監控服務，大幅縮短資安風險應對時間。FortiGate 120G採用Fortinet專利的SP5（Security Processor 5）自定義ASIC技術，提供高效能的SASE 分支機構導入。
 
Fortinet於今年4月啟動的「Fortinet SASE尊榮列車」全台巡迴講座，將由Fortinet首席工程師林裕祥為企業解析如何運用SASE彈性部署、擴充於不同產業網路架構中，也將邀請客戶分享實際成功案例。

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https://www.informationsecurity.com.tw/article/article_detail.aspx?aid=10992

Fortinet Recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant(TM) for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure

Fortinet Recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure

Fortinet delivers a range of secure and integrated WLAN/LAN solutions, such as data center, smart campus, cyber physical, SD-Branch, microbranch with SASE, and hybrid workforce environments

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer at Fortinet
“The industry is finally realizing that networking and security need to be converged. Traditional networking products try and bolt security on top; Fortinet builds secure WLAN/LAN products with security built in from the ground up. Even with thin edge applications, we’ve integrated our cloud-based security, FortiSASE, to drive seamless, secure connectivity. Further, we are heavily investing in AIOps to reduce operational friction and improve digital experience.”

News Summary
Fortinet ® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure.

Fortinet believes that this recognition can be attributed to the strength of its Secure Connectivity portfolio—including wired and wireless LAN—which integrates seamlessly with the Fortinet Security Fabric , Fortinet’s unified networking and cybersecurity platform. Fortinet’s unique approach enables the convergence of networking and security, allowing organizations to address increased risk in their environment while reducing complexities, lowering costs, and improving overall performance.

AI-Driven Secure Connectivity Solutions Managed through a Single Platform
As networks become increasingly distributed, organizations need to extend security across their entire network while simplifying operations and improving end-user experiences. Fortinet provides advanced wired and wireless LAN solutions that converge networking and security, offering customers:

• Industry-leading LAN with a strong focus on security: More organizations now view security as a business risk, and the need for a secure, easy-to-manage LAN solution is more vital than ever to support daily operations. Customers can integrate their wired and wireless LAN into the Fortinet Security Fabric platform through a common operating system, FortiOS . This integration enables increased visibility and control of both network and security functions while reducing management and licensing overhead. Leveraging network firewall visibility and control enables Fortinet to offer a more robust wired and wireless LAN without the additional cost. The benefits of Secure Connectivity are evident across deployments of all sizes, including our microbranch solution, which allows FortiAP access points to serve as an endpoint for Unified SASE , SD-Branch , campuses, OT environments , and data centers.
• Streamlined management capabilities: Through the Fortinet Security Fabric platform, organizations can leverage zero-touch deployment to quickly turn on both security and networking functionality. Organizations can manage and troubleshoot the network, security, and even SD-WAN functionality through a single console, available on-premises or in the cloud. Fortinet’s intuitive architecture also includes numerous built-in security and management features, eliminating the need for organizations to adopt additional licenses and subscriptions to manage disparate solution components such as access points and switches.
• AI-driven insights to create efficiencies and deliver superior experiences: Fortinet’s dedicated AI operations module, FortiAIOps , enables administrators to easily baseline network performance, view and analyze trends, and access and implement recommendations to strengthen the performance and resilience of the network. The AI engine also offers event correlation and issue remediation across the organization’s entire network, leveraging data feeds from each solution connected to the Fortinet Security Fabric platform.
• Support for microbranches: FortiAP uniquely integrates with FortiSASE to provide organizations with easy access to unparalleled cloud-delivered security and performance. This integration is ideal to support microbranch use cases. Combined with digital experience monitoring, Fortinet’s solution delivers converged access to support today’s hybrid workforce.

These capabilities are all made possible using a single operating system, FortiOS, to develop, manage, and operate both networking and security solutions through the Fortinet Security Fabric.

source:
https://www.investorsobserver.com/news/qm-pr/8359738708465475

2024年Gartner®有線及無線區域網路基礎架構魔力象限™

Fortinet 消除了安全與網路之間的隔閡，提供與 Fortinet 安全架構緊密整合的有線和無線區域網路產品組合。我們整合的網路和安全方案提供了更強大的安全性、可視性和控制力，並降低了總體擁有成本。

我們相信我們被認可為領導者是因為我們獨特的能力可以實現：

• 簡易的網路和安全操作
• 由人工智能驅動的性能監控和問題解決
• 實現整個網路架構的可視化管理

source: https://www.fortinet.com/tw/solutions/gartner-wired-wireless-lan
 

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FortiGuard SOCaaS Enhances Cybersecurity with New Integrations Across Fortinet Security Fabric

FortiGuard SOCaaS offers comprehensive cybersecurity monitoring and incident response, leveraging AI/ML and strategic integrations to enhance security operations.

Salman Akhtar

 05 Mar 2024 13:07 EST

 

 

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FortiGuard SOCaaS Enhances Cybersecurity with New Integrations Across Fortinet Security Fabric

In an era where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, businesses are finding it challenging to keep pace with these evolving dangers. A staggering 52% of organizations report that managing security operations has grown more complex, exacerbated by a persistent cybersecurity skills gap. A recent ISC2 study reveals that nearly 70% of security professionals believe their teams are understaffed for effective threat prevention and response. To mitigate these challenges, many are turning to outsourced solutions like FortiGuard SOCaaS for comprehensive cybersecurity monitoring and incident response capabilities.

 

FortiGuard SOCaaS emerges as a beacon of hope for organizations struggling to navigate the treacherous waters of cybersecurity threats. This service, backed by the expertise of Fortinet security professionals, leverages advanced AI and ML technologies to identify and manage potential security incidents swiftly. The recent integration of FortiGuard SOCaaS with the Fortinet Security Fabric platform means that customers can now benefit from enhanced network-wide remediation efforts, leveraging data from across their entire network to maximize the value of their security investments.

Simplified Security Operations and Enhanced Threat Management

 

The FortiGuard SOCaaS solution simplifies the daunting task of security administration through its integration with FortiCloud. This allows for seamless communication with Fortinet experts and provides organizations with a bird's-eye view of their security landscape. The service is not only about monitoring and detection; it extends to providing actionable remediation instructions within minutes of detecting an incident. With the addition of Managed FortiGate Service, FortiSASE, and FortiClient Forensics Service integrations, FortiGuard SOCaaS customers can now enjoy streamlined operations and more efficient threat management, directly enhancing their overall security posture.

Empowering Organizations with Strategic Cybersecurity Enhancements

These new integrations are designed to empower security teams, allowing them to focus on strategic priorities while resting assured that 24x7 threat monitoring and incident investigation are comprehensively covered. By leveraging the unified capabilities of FortiGuard SOCaaS and the Fortinet Security Fabric platform, organizations can enhance their security measures and manage risks more effectively. This strategic approach to cybersecurity enables businesses to not only defend against threats but also to adapt and evolve in the face of the constantly changing cyber threat landscape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As cybercriminals continue to advance their tactics, the integration of FortiGuard SOCaaS with the Fortinet Security Fabric platform represents a significant step forward in the fight against cyber threats. This partnership offers security teams the tools they need to stay ahead of adversaries, ensuring that businesses can operate with confidence in their cybersecurity measures. With the complexities of security operations only set to increase, such innovative solutions are crucial for organizations looking to secure their future in the digital age.

source:
https://bnnbreaking.com/tech/cybersecurity/fortiguard-socaas-enhances-cybersecurity-with-new-integrations-across-fortinet-security-fabric

Enghouse Launches Its Next-Generation EnghouseAI Suite

Enhancing Contact Center Agent Productivity and Delivering Powerful Insights

MARKHAM, ON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Enghouse Interactive, a unit of Enghouse Systems Limited and a leading provider of customer experience (CX) solutions, announces the launch of its next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) products. These advanced offerings are designed to enhance contact center capabilities, improve agent productivity and provide unprecedented insights from customer interactions.

Since 2019, Enghouse has been at the forefront of AI development for the customer experience market. Our expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) empowers our AI products, enabling improved agent performance and delivering valuable operational and business insights for some of the world's largest global enterprise customers.

Key Benefits of EnghouseAI's New Generation Products:

• Real-Time Assistance and Translation: EnghouseAI provides agents with personalized answers and guidance, including real-time language translation.
   
• Coaching and Summarization: Agents benefit from real-time and post-interaction coaching, as well as automated summarization of customer conversations.
   
• Automated Agent Evaluation and Scorecards: EnghouseAI streamlines agent evaluation processes, ensuring consistent and efficient performance assessments.
   
• Voice of the Customer (VoC) Insights: Organizations can leverage EnghouseAI to transform every customer engagement, regardless of language, into actionable insights. These insights highlight customer sentiment, identify business product or service gaps, and reveal growth opportunities.

Ben Levy, Chief Technology Officer at Enghouse Interactive, expressed enthusiasm about the launch: "We are very excited to introduce EnghouseAI, a solution set that directly impacts the most critical stakeholder for most companies—their customers. Our deep AI expertise ensures that all products in EnghouseAI have robust guardrails, safeguarding communication and data integrity." For more information, visit Enghouse Interactive News.

About Enghouse Interactive 

Enghouse Interactive, a subsidiary of Enghouse Systems Limited, is a global leader in contact center software and video technology solutions offering its customers and partners the valuable advantage of choice. Enghouse Interactive empowers businesses to transform contact centers from cost centers into powerful growth engines by simplifying complex integrations through open standards and supporting various telephony technologies to ensure seamless customer accessibility across channels and locations.

CONTACT: Enghouse Interactive contact: Chandan Mehta, VP, Product Marketing, +12898495086, Chandan.Mehta@enghouse.com


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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/enghouse-launches-its-next-generation-enghouseai-suite-302075165.html