AT&T SASE with Fortinet is the first large-scale global managed SASE solution that combines leading network and security technologies for a more resilient and secure network.
AT&T is expanding its managed security services portfolio through an alliance with Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) to make Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) a reality for enterprises. AT&T SASE with Fortinet is the first large-scale, global managed SASE solution that combines a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) with core SASE-based network security features and round-the-clock management. This powerful combination of people, process and technology will help enterprises improve security, increase network performance and reduce complexity and costs.
Why is it important?
Digital transformation is driving the convergence of networking and security as technology teams realize the challenges of managing and securing increasingly complex networks as well as the connections that support them. In addition, network and security needs are changing for customers with today’s hyper-distributed workforce as more employees access the network from unique locations and a variety of devices. Organizations are looking for a solution based on SASE principles to address these challenges through point product consolidation, identity-based access and points of presence around the world to support the new and highly distributed workforce. With this consolidated approach, enterprises can also help reduce operational costs by moving to a single cloud solution.
How is this new cybersecurity solution different?
As the largest provider of managed SD-WAN services in North America and one of the world’s largest managed security service providers (MSSPs), AT&T has a unique understanding of what companies need as they modernize and transform their networks, including the importance of security as a critical component of any business initiative. The inclusion of 24/7 management helps ease the burden of deployment and day-to-day support, and Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts act as an extension of the business network and security teams.
AT&T SASE with Fortinet integrates with the AT&T Alien Labs™ Threat Intelligence platform by enabling and unlocking multiple response actions that provide SOC analysts with a network security view, enabling them to respond to alarms efficiently and effectively.
«AT&T is a global leader in managed SD-WAN solutions and has a long history of providing managed security solutions to customers around the world. The combination of these two capabilities creates a strong value proposition for customers looking to take advantage of the convergence of network and security management».
Ghassan Abdo, research vice president for global telecommunications, virtualization and CDN at IDC
«With the convergence of networks and security, organizations are challenged to manage and secure the applications and data that access the network. AT&T’s heritage in providing integrated business solutions with managed services, as well as our best-in-class fiber and 5G connectivity solutions, enable us to deliver on the promise of SASE. The solution will provide visibility and control for a more resilient network, making businesses safer to adapt and innovate».
Rupesh Chokshi, vice president of cybersecurity at AT&T
«The combination of Fortinet SD-WAN and SASE products and capabilities with trusted AT&T Cybersecurity consultants managing SOC operations will provide organizations with the layered, scalable network security solutions they need to leverage SASE. With AT&T SASE with Fortinet, we meet the dynamic needs of today’s distributed workforce to ensure network security at every edge».
John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Products, Fortinet
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About AT&T cybersecurity
AT&T Cybersecurity helps make your network more resilient to overcome the cybersecurity threats that are now part of modern business. Together, the power of the AT&T network, our managed solutions with advanced security technologies and deep threat intelligence, and the expertise of AT&T Alien Labs and Open Threat Exchange™ accelerate your response to cybersecurity threats. Our experienced SOC consultants and analysts help guide your network transformation to reduce cybersecurity risk and bridge the skills gap. Our mission is to be your trusted advisor on the path to cybersecurity and network resilience to make innovation for your business safer.
About Fortinet
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the world’s largest enterprises, service providers and government organizations. Fortinet gives our customers complete visibility and control over an expanding attack surface and the ability to meet ever-increasing performance demands today and in the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric platform can address critical security challenges and protect data across the entire digital infrastructure, whether in network, application, multi-cloud or edge environments. Fortinet ranks first in the ranking of the largest number of security devices shipped worldwide, and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. Both a technology company and a training organization, the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Training Institute has one of the largest and most extensive cybersecurity training programs in the industry. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet blog or FortiGuard Labs.
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