SSE

What is SSE?

Fortinet SSE (Secure SD-WAN and Secure Edge) is a comprehensive security solution that combines network security and secure access service edge (SASE) functionality. It is designed to provide organizations with a unified platform to secure and optimize their network infrastructure, particularly in distributed and cloud-first environments. Fortinet SSE integrates secure SD-WAN capabilities with advanced security features, ensuring that users and devices across remote locations are protected from modern threats while maintaining optimal network performance.

At its core, Fortinet SSE combines key elements like secure internet access, cloud security, and application performance optimization. It features advanced technologies like SSL inspection, intrusion prevention, web filtering, and data loss prevention to safeguard users, applications, and data. By integrating FortiGate firewalls with SD-WAN functionality, Fortinet SSE delivers scalable and resilient security to support remote workforces, branch offices, and cloud applications, all while improving overall network performance and user experience.

With Fortinet SSE, businesses gain enhanced visibility and control over their entire network infrastructure, ensuring consistent security policies across locations and environments. It also provides seamless integration with Fortinet’s Security Fabric, ensuring cohesive and unified threat intelligence for a holistic approach to network and data protection. This service is ideal for organizations looking to enhance security and simplify network management in modern, cloud-based architectures.

Features & Benefits

Fortinet SSE provides comprehensive security across distributed networks by integrating SD-WAN with advanced security features like threat detection, data protection, and secure access. It ensures consistent, scalable protection for cloud and remote environments.

With centralized management and seamless integration into Fortinet’s Security Fabric, SSE offers enhanced visibility, simplified policy enforcement, and automated security updates. This enables businesses to reduce complexity while strengthening security across multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures.

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