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Wavelink expecting expansion of Fortinet security business in 2018
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Wavelink expecting expansion of Fortinet security business in 2018

The company reports that - from a zero base - security now represents around 30% of Wavelink's Fortinet revenues.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Melbourne's Holmesglen Institute to offer Fortinet Network Security Academy training
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Melbourne's Holmesglen Institute to offer Fortinet Network Security Academy training

Holmesglen Institute in Melbourne to launch the Fortinet Network Security Academy, enhancing cybersecurity training amid rising global demand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

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Are businesses spoiled for choice when it comes to their security options?
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Are businesses spoiled for choice when it comes to their security options?

The abundance of IT and network security options available to businesses can be overwhelming, warns Fortinet distributor Wavelink.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
Canalys' top picks for Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2019
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Canalys' top picks for Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2019

Cisco, Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and ESET have been named Champions in Canalys' 2019 Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix, leading 15 top vendors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap
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Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap

A comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
Fortinet drives security-based networking with new SD-WAN offerings
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Fortinet drives security-based networking with new SD-WAN offerings

At Fortinet Accelerate 2019 in Orlando, the company unveiled its SD-WAN solutions, including what it calls the industry's first SD-WAN ASIC.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019
Symantec and Fortinet partner for integration
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Symantec and Fortinet partner for integration

Symantec and Fortinet are partnering to integrate Fortinet's NGFW and Symantec's endpoint protection, enhancing cloud, network, and endpoint security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Dec 2018
Is your SD-WAN solution leaving you vulnerable?
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Is your SD-WAN solution leaving you vulnerable?

Providing direct internet access to cloud-based applications has made deploying new security strategies designed for the distributed enterprise critical.

By Joshua Alcock • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
How IT leaders can best utilize secure SD-WAN
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How IT leaders can best utilize secure SD-WAN

SD-WAN solutions effectively support WAN services, giving IT teams the ability to empower employees and optimise business processes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
Exclusive: Why botnets will swarm IoT devices
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Exclusive: Why botnets will swarm IoT devices

Swarmbots are revolutionising cyber threats, targeting IoT devices with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Fortinet's Derek Manky discusses the looming risks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Fortinet adds network access control solution for IoT
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Fortinet adds network access control solution for IoT

FortiNAC provides visibility and control of IoT services and automated response to threats at scale in multi-vendor environments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018
Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves
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Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves

Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Here's what the threat landscape currently looks like, according to Fortinet
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Here's what the threat landscape currently looks like, according to Fortinet

Fortinet says there are indications that some cybercriminals now prefer hijacking systems and using them for cryptomining.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Fortinet formalises threat information sharing agreement with INTERPOL
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Fortinet formalises threat information sharing agreement with INTERPOL

Fortinet and INTERPOL formalise threat intelligence sharing to bolster global cybersecurity efforts, enhancing proactive measures against cybercrime.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
IoT attacks, ransomware, and steganography? Fortinet looks at the latest cybercrime trends
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IoT attacks, ransomware, and steganography? Fortinet looks at the latest cybercrime trends

Fortinet says that stenography as an attack vector hasn't had too much visibility in the last several years but it could be the start of a resurgence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Insights on industrial vulnerability: How secure is your OT infrastructure?
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Insights on industrial vulnerability: How secure is your OT infrastructure?

Addressing the requirements of an OT network is now more important than ever and requires an integrated approach.

By John Maddison • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Fortinet's virtual machine is now available on Google Cloud Platform
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Fortinet's virtual machine is now available on Google Cloud Platform

Fortinet's virtual appliance, FortiGate, is now available to Google Cloud customers, offering enhanced security and visibility for their cloud networks.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

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