FortiOS Operating System
Innovative OS is the Foundation of the Fortinet Security Fabric
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The Importance of One Operating System
FortiOS, Fortinet’s operating system, is the foundation of the Fortinet Security Fabric. Organically built on a common management and security framework, the Fabric is the industry’s highest-performing and most expansive cybersecurity platform. FortiOS enables the convergence of security and networking to close security gaps and simplify management. With FortiOS, you can achieve consistent user experience, common security policies, and visibility and control across environments, including on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and converging IT/OT/IoT infrastructure.
Features and Benefits
One Operating System
FortiOS ensures consistent security policies and enforcement across your entire network
One Management Platform
FortiManager simplifies management of security for comprehensive network visibility and control
One Unified Agent
FortiClient agent provides unmatched telemetry, visibility, control, and protection for endpoints
One Data Lake
Our unified data platform streamlines threat detection, investigation, and response for faster decisions
With FortiOS, organizations can enable quantum-safe encryption with minimal impact on performance
Key FortiOS Enhancements
Generative AI
FortiAI is available in a variety of products to assist NOC and SOC teams, facilitating quicker decision-making and more efficient operations.
Managed Services
We offer several management services to ease the burden on NOC and SOC teams, reducing resource needs to address the cybersecurity skills gap.
Unified Agent Integrations
FortiClient will include full EDR functionality to deliver ZTNA, EPP, and continuous vulnerability scanning in a single agent.
Data Protection
Enhanced data protection ensures sensitive information remains secure no matter where it resides in the hybrid network.
Quantum Safe
Protects against future quantum threats with quantum-resistant cryptography such as PQC and QKD, ensuring long-term data security and integrity.
Smarter IPS, Proactive Defense
Our latest AI/ML-powered IPS engine intelligently detects and stops exploitation by stealthy Cobalt Strike activity by closing the attack window.
“There is nothing worse than having a one-off solution that you have to shoehorn into your system to make it work. Fortinet products integrate seamlessly with other Fortinet devices and with security tools from other vendors. This is a clear differentiator for Fortinet—it has only been concerned about one thing: creating a solution that meets our needs and is easy to use.”
– John Maier, Senior Network Engineer, City of Columbia
Versions
| Version No. | Documentation |
|---|---|
| FortiOS 7.6 | View 7.6 Documentation |
| FortiOS 7.4 | View 7.4 Documentation |
| FortiOS 7.2 | View 7.2 Documentation |
| FortiOS 7.0 | View 7.0 Documentation |
| FortiOS 6.4 | View 6.4 Documentation |
Resources
Solution Briefs
White Papers
Blogs
Training & Certifications
Fortinet Certified Professional - Network Security
In this course, candidates will learn how to protect their networks using the most common FortiGate features.
Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist - Network Security
In this course, you will learn how to implement, troubleshoot, and centrally manage an enterprise security infrastructure composed of multiple FortiGate devices.
Learn about common SD-WAN deployment scenarios using Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions. You will explore different situations, from a single enterprise site, to multiple data center environments, that will help you to enhance and troubleshoot SD-WAN deployments.
In this three-day course, you will learn how FortiGate, FortiAP, FortiSwitch, and FortiAuthenticator enable secure connectivity over wired and wireless networks. You will also learn how to provision, administer, and monitor FortiAP and FortiSwitch devices using FortiManager.
Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist - OT Security
Learn how to design, deploy, administrate, and monitor FortiGate, FortiNAC, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiSIEM devices to secure OT infrastructures. These skills will provide you with a solid understanding of how to design, implement, and operate an OT security solution based on Fortinet products.
Other Training
In this interactive course, you will learn how to operate and administrate some fundamental FortiGate features
In this advanced, hands-on, 2-day class, you will learn about the key features of session-aware load balance cluster (SLBC) and the FortiGate 7000 chassis-based firewall series.
