{"id":11195,"date":"2021-05-05T07:41:35","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T07:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web3unplugged.io\/blog\/?p=11195"},"modified":"2021-05-05T07:41:39","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T07:41:39","slug":"fortinet-extends-security-fabric-with-worlds-fastest-next-generation-firewall-and-5g-connectivity-for-sase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web3unplugged.io\/blog\/fortinet-extends-security-fabric-with-worlds-fastest-next-generation-firewall-and-5g-connectivity-for-sase\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortinet Extends Security Fabric With World’s Fastest Next-Generation Firewall And 5G Connectivity For SASE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fortinet<\/a>\u00ae<\/sup> (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced the new FortiGate 7121F and FortiExtender 511F-5G to further secure and accelerate 5G adoption. Powered by Fortinet\u2019s proprietary SPU ASICs<\/a>, the FortiGate 7121F delivers the highest-performing security necessary for 5G networks and enterprise Zero Trust Access, while FortiExtender 511F-5G provides wireless WAN connectivity for SD-WAN<\/a> and SASE<\/a> solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Maddison, EVP of Products and CMO at Fortinet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFortinet has heavily invested in the development of its 5G security portfolio. Delivering the world\u2019s fastest NGFW, we help service providers secure radio and Internet interfaces at price performance numbers 10 times today\u2019s benchmarks. Additionally, the new 5G FortiExtender provides more WAN connectivity options and is fully integrated into the FortiGate SD-WAN policy engine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5G Network Ecosystem Expands the Attack Surface<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5G will enable transformation and innovation for both the enterprise and mobile network operators (MNOs). To unleash its full potential, a new 5G ecosystem, including operational technology (OT) and industrial control vendors and public cloud vendors, is being formed to create new sets of applications and services that will drive this transformation for the industrial enterprise. This expanded 5G ecosystem introduces additional edges and expands the digital attack surface, posing new cybersecurity risks. These new risks need to be addressed to avoid business disruptions and to ensure low latency and the highest reliability and scalability without sacrificing end-to-end security and compliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security at Every Edge to Protect 5G Private and Public Networks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To address this challenge, the new FortiGate 7121F consolidates networking and security through a security-driven networking approach to deliver full visibility, the highest scalability and advanced security to protect business-critical applications in the distributed and hybrid 5G ecosystem. Through the breadth of the Security Fabric, Fortinet provides end-to-end security for 5G private and public network ecosystems, while also providing flexible connectivity and threat intelligence capabilities.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultra-Fast 5G Connectivity for SD-WAN and SASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5G connectivity provides users and organizations ultra-fast internet speed while offering lower latency for their employees working from anywhere. The latest FortiExtender 511F-5G wireless WAN brings sub 6Ghz 5G connectivity to power SD-WAN and SASE<\/a> solutions. FortiExtender is simple to setup and plug into Fortinet\u2019s industry-leading Secure SD-WAN<\/a> solution to provide flexible WAN connectivity for hybrid WAN to deliver better user experience. FortiExtender also enables thin edges with 5G connectivity to FortiSASE<\/a> for cloud-delivered security and inspection, providing ultra-fast and safe wireless WAN connectivity for a diverse set of industries including retail, OT and healthcare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

End-to-end Security Benefits for Enterprises and MNOs with the Security Fabric<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an integral part of the Fortinet Security Fabric<\/a>, the FortiGate 7121F and industry-leading FortiGate portfolio adds to the Fortinet Security Fabric\u2019s ability to create value for both industrial enterprises and mobile network operators, delivering consistent security across 5G private and public networks, OT, the multiaccess edge compute and public private cloud environments through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n