Enhanced visibility, segmentation, and secure connectivity bolster industrial cybersecurity
“Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure continue to rise, and Fortinet is committed to providing robust security solutions tailored for OT environments. These latest enhancements help organizations strengthen their security posture while simplifying compliance—all managed through a unified platform.”
– Nirav Shah, Senior Vice President, Products and Solutions at Fortinet
Fortinet has announced key advancements to its Operational Technology (OT) Security Platform, reinforcing protection for critical infrastructure and industrial sites against evolving cyberthreats. The updates include deeper OT-specific threat visibility, expanded ruggedized solutions for segmentation and 5G, and enhanced OT security operations for automated threat response and compliance tracking.
Key Enhancements
- New FortiGate Rugged NGFWs and expanded FortiGuard OT Security Service to detect threats across 3,300+ OT protocol rules and 750+ OT IPS rules.
- FortiSwitch Rugged 108F & 112F-POE for granular security enforcement and preventing unauthorized lateral movement in OT networks.
- Ruggedized 5G solutions – FortiExtender Rugged 511G (for remote sites) and FortiExtender Vehicle 511G (for fleet security), featuring Wi-Fi 6 and eSIM capabilities.
- AI-driven OT Security Operations: FortiAnalyzer 7.6 and FortiDeceptor 6.1 provide enhanced threat insights and simplified compliance reporting.
Industry Recognition
Fortinet’s OT Security Platform has been recognized as a leader in IT/OT network protection by Westlands Advisory. Industry partners, including Honeywell, leverage Fortinet’s solutions to enhance cybersecurity resilience for industrial and commercial operations.
