Fortinet earns Leader status in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms

Fortinet has been acknowledged as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms, achieving top placement in the Secure Branch Network Modernization use case. This designation underscores Fortinet’s strategy of integrating networking and security into one cohesive solution.

Product Update

Nirav Shah, Senior Vice President of Products and Solutions at Fortinet, noted that the company’s position in the Leaders quadrant reflects its integrated approach, supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The platform incorporates secure Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and threat protection, all managed under FortiOS designed for simplified licensing.

Technology Strategy

Fortinet focuses on digital acceleration via its unified platform strategy, having achieved recognition as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN for five years continuously. This acknowledgment is tied to the company’s ongoing investments in SASE infrastructure and its goal to meet customer demands alongside optimizing operational costs.

Customer Use Case

The approach taken by Fortinet addresses the changing dynamics of network security, aiding organizations in updating from legacy systems. Its solutions, featuring Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and centralized management, are designed to boost operational efficiency while catering to compliance and security needs across regulated sectors.

This summary reflects Fortinet’s recent recognition as a Leader in SASE Platforms by Gartner, highlighting its integrated solutions aimed at enhancing customer operations and addressing security challenges.