Security Operations

What is Security Operations?

Fortinet´s Operational Technology (OT) Security solutions provide a comprehensive approach to securing industrial environments, ensuring that critical systems remain protected against the growing cyber threats targeting OT networks. As industrial environments increasingly become connected to IT networks and the cloud, the risk of exposure to cyberattacks has significantly increased. OT systems, originally designed to operate in isolated networks, now face a broader range of threats due to the convergence with IT systems.

Fortinet´s OT Security platform, built on the Fortinet Security Fabric, offers a unified solution that integrates IT and OT security. This convergence enables seamless protection across the entire IT/OT ecosystem, providing visibility, control, and automation to safeguard operational systems. The platform includes ruggedized products for harsh environments and specialized security features like FortiGuard AI-powered threat intelligence to detect and mitigate emerging threats, including malware and ransomware attacks that specifically target industrial systems.

The solution incorporates a variety of security tools designed for OT networks, such as FortiGate NGFW, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP (access points), which work together to enhance network security. Additionally, tools like FortiAnalyzer allow for centralized log management and analytics, which help identify and mitigate risks in real-time. Fortinet also integrates specialized OT security features, such as protection for industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, ensuring that OT networks remain secure even as they evolve and become more connected.