Fortinet Secure SD-WAN: Protecting Branch Connectivity
Recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN, Fortinet delivers secure, high-performance connectivity for branch offices ensuring reliability, scalability, and simplified operations.
What Is Fortinet Secure SD-WAN?
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, powered by FortiGate, delivers fast, scalable, and flexible connectivity for cloud-first and security-driven enterprises. It unifies SD-WAN, NGFW, advanced routing, and ZTNA into a single OS optimizing performance, securing hybrid workforces, and simplifying branch deployments.
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN: Your Foundation for Seamless SASE Transition
FortiSASE extends secure, high-performance access to users everywhere, integrating SWG, universal ZTNA, dual-mode CASB, FWaaS, and secure SD-WAN. With this unified solution, organizations can:
Eliminate security gaps
Streamline operations and gain deep analytics
Move to a simple OPEX model with user-based tiered licensing
SD-WAN and SASE: Two Halves of a Whole
SD-WAN evolved as a flexible alternative to MPLS, driving digital innovation.
SASE complements it by delivering cloud-based security. Together, they enable hybrid networks that support remote users and sites with security deployed where it adds the most value, whether in the cloud or on-premises.
Enhance Hybrid Workforce Security with FortiSASE
Discover how embedding native SD-WAN capabilities within each Security Service Edge (SSE) Point of Presence (PoP) and integrating them with your FortiGate SD-WAN hub or Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) ensures secure, reliable, and high-performance access for remote users.
Accelerate Zero-Trust with End-to-End Visibility and Analytics
To strengthen security across distributed environments, organizations are embracing zero-trust strategies. Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, combined with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer, delivers deep traffic visibility, actionable analytics, and automated response capabilities empowering faster, more effective zero-trust implementation.
SD-WAN Networking Services
Fortinet Unified SASE secures access to the internet, corporate resources, and SaaS applications no matter the location, enhancing security for the hybrid workforce.
SD-WAN Overlay-as-a-Service
Fortinet’s SD-WAN Overlay-as-a-Service offers a simplified, secure, and turnkey solution for rapidly connecting multiple sites:
Turnkey Deployment – Cloud-hosted SaaS model reduces setup time, hosting costs, and management complexity.
Always-On Connectivity – Includes geo-redundant, Fortinet-managed HUBs to ensure continuous operations.
Ease of Use – Intuitive point-and-click interface enables quick provisioning with minimal technical expertise required.
FortiGuard SD-WAN Underlay Bandwidth and Quality Monitoring Service
FortiGuard’s Underlay Bandwidth and Quality Monitoring Service provides deep visibility into ISP links, path health, and application performance.
Comprehensive Monitoring – Tracks real-time bandwidth and quality metrics across all WAN underlay links.
Cloud Intelligence – Leverages FortiGuard Labs’ database of SaaS and cloud destinations for accurate performance insights.
Optimized User Experience – Helps IT teams proactively prioritize critical traffic and resolve network issues faster.
Integrated Management – Seamlessly works with FortiManager for centralized control and actionable analytics
SD-WAN Features and Benefits
APPLICATION RESILIENCE
Maintains high availability and performance across any WAN connection.
INTEGRATED ADVANCED SECURITY
Combines NGFW and routing to ensure consistent protection on- and off-network.
SCALABLE, HIGH PERFORMANCE
Secures SD-WAN at scale with zero performance trade-off using WAN ASIC.
MULTI-CLOUD ON-RAMP
Provides secure, high-speed connectivity between cloud platforms and applications.
ZERO-TOUCH PROVISIONING
Simplifies large-scale deployments with fast, hands-off setup.
CENTRALIZED ORCHESTRATION
SOffers full control with unified management, visibility, analytics, and reporting.
50% boost in IT productivity
Streamlined operations and automation free up teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
300% ROI in 3 years
Significant cost savings and performance gains drive measurable business value.
SP5 ASIC Performance Boost
Fortinet’s purpose-built SP5 ASIC delivers unmatched speed and efficiency at scale.
SD-WAN Use Cases
Transform WAN & Security
Unify SD-WAN, routing, and NGFW to secure the full digital attack surface from one console.
Simplify Secure SD-Branch
Streamline branch setup with centralized SD-WAN, NAC, WLAN, LAN, and 4G/5G integration.
Optimize the Hybrid Workforce
Boost remote access with integrated cloud-delivered SD-WAN and SSE.
Enhance Hybrid & Multi-Cloud
Ensure fast, secure connectivity across and between cloud environments.
Predict App Performance
Deliver reliable user experience with smart routing and self-healing WAN features.
Achieve Operational Efficiency
Automate design and management with a single dashboard for full visibility and control.
FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN supports the seamless convergence of SD-WAN and AI-powered security using a single, consistent operating system, FortiOS. Fortinet uniquely delivers a unified security and management framework for users and networks based on ASIC-accelerated SD-WAN, ZTNA, and SASE to support high-performance prevention. SD-WAN network transformation initiatives require an evaluation of all internet-facing security as well as local segmentation. Fortinet’s powerful combination of deep SSL packet inspection and DNS/URL/Video filtering, AV, inline sandbox, IPS, and IoT/OT security services offers the best protection.
FortiGuard Antivirus Service
Blocks viruses, malware (including ransomware), and polymorphic threats.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP):
Prevents breaches and data leaks with 500+ compliance patterns.
AI-Powered Malware Prevention
Real-time, AI-driven file inspection blocks zero-days and advanced threats.
FortiGuard AntiSpam
Filters malicious emails and spam at the perimeter.
FortiGuard Application Control Service
Control app access with allow/deny rules to block risky or unwanted apps.
FortiGuard OT Security Service
Protects ICS/OT/SCADA environments from protocol-based exploits.
FortiGuard Attack Surface Security Service
Evaluates your security posture and IoT exposure against global standards.
FortiGuard URL Filtering Service
AI-powered analysis to instantly block harmful URLs.
FortiGuard DNS Security Service
Blocks malicious domains, including NRDs and parked sites.
FortiGuard Anti-botnet and C2 Service
Stops devices from connecting to command-and-control (C2) servers.
FortiGuard IPS Service
Deep-packet inspection to detect and stop network threats.
Models and Specifications
Available Across All Form Factors
FortiGate and FortiManager are offered as physical, virtual, and SaaS appliances providing flexible capacity to ensure top application performance and centralized management across any environment.
Total Savings of 34% over 3 Years
FortiCare Support & Services for SD-WAN
Fortinet’s FortiCare delivers lifecycle support and professional services to help organizations maximize the value of their SD-WAN investments. From deployment to ongoing optimization, FortiCare ensures smooth operations and long-term success.
Technical Support Services
Flexible per-device support options, including FortiCare Elite with 15-minute response times for critical systems.
Advanced Support
Account-level white glove services with dedicated experts to minimize disruption and boost operational efficiency.
Professional Services
Certified consultants design and implement best-practice solutions tailored to your security and network goals.
RMA Services
Priority hardware replacement options to meet uptime and availability requirements.