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Fortinet named leader in Gartner's 2025 hybrid mesh firewall

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Fortinet leads Gartner's inaugural 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall, achieving top marks for Ability to Execute in hybrid security solutions.
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QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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QuSecure appoints Jennifer Leggio as SVP of Marketing amid surging demand for its quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions globally.
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Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.
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Data exfiltration pushes ransomware payouts past USD $1 million

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Ransomware payouts have surged past USD $1 million in Q2 2025, driven by data exfiltration and social engineering in targeted attacks on mid-sized firms.
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Fortinet lifts outlook as quarterly revenue climbs to USD $1.63bn

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Fortinet's Q2 revenue rose 14% to USD $1.63bn, prompting a USD $100m boost to its full-year billings forecast on strong growth in SASE and security services.
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Fortinet adds quantum-safe encryption to FortiOS 7.6 update

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Fortinet's FortiOS 7.6 update introduces quantum-safe encryption, helping firms safeguard data against future quantum computing threats at no extra cost.
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Fortinet named SASE leader by Gartner, eyes USD $28.5 billion market

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Fortinet has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms, targeting a USD $28.5 billion market with its unified security solutions.
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Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Nearly half of Canadian firms faced OT cyber incidents last year, with C-suite roles increasingly driving security maturity, says Fortinet's 2025 report.
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Fortinet named top IT/OT network protection leader again for 2025

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Fortinet has been named Overall Leader in IT/OT Network Protection for 2025 by Westlands Advisory, marking its third consecutive top award.
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Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for LAN

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN, praised for AI-powered security and integrated wired and wireless network solutions.
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FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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FireMon has revealed winners of its 2024 Ignite Partner Awards, honouring global leaders in cybersecurity policy management across hybrid enterprise environments.
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FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.
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Fortinet expands AWS Marketplace suite to boost cloud security

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Fortinet enhances AWS Marketplace with updated Lacework FortiCNAPP and new security solutions to bolster cloud protection across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.
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Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Fortinet launches AI-powered FortiMail Workspace Security suite to safeguard email, browsers, and collaboration tools amid rising hybrid work cyber threats.
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Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge

Mon, 26th May 2025
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Fortinet has been named a Challenger in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, highlighting its strong growth and FortiSASE platform.
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Fortinet launches FortiGate 700G with AI & quantum protection

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Fortinet has launched the FortiGate 700G series, a next-gen firewall offering up to seven times faster performance and AI-driven security for campus environments.
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Fortinet first quarter revenue surges to USD $1.54 billion

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Fortinet reported Q1 2025 revenue of USD $1.54bn, up 14%, with strong growth in product and service revenue and a record operating margin.
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AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Fortinet's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024, urging firms to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defence strategies.
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SureStack unveils AI platform for real-time cyber defence

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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SureStack launches an AI-driven cybersecurity platform to optimise security stacks, boosting real-time validation and vulnerability detection for organisations.
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Fortinet enhances AI to tackle emerging cyber threats

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Fortinet has launched enhancements to its FortiAI capabilities, aimed at bolstering protection against emerging cyber threats across its Security Fabric platform.