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Why Choose Fortinet Endpoint Security?

Fortinet’s endpoint security solutions deliver robust protection by integrating advanced threat detection with high-performance connectivity, ensuring seamless defence across modern, distributed networks. Powered by FortiEDR and FortiClient, these solutions safeguard endpoints from sophisticated cyber threats, including ransomware, malware, and zero-day exploits. Integrated with Fortinet’s Security Fabric, they enable centralised management and seamless communication between network devices and endpoints, providing a scalable, secure solution for businesses operating in hybrid or multi-cloud environments. Fortinet’s endpoint security is designed to enhance operational efficiency while protecting critical assets from evolving cyber threats.

As a Fortinet partner, we deliver tailored cybersecurity and networking solutions designed to safeguard your business while optimising your IT infrastructure. Our team leverages Fortinet’s network security to help organisations enhance their defence posture, streamline management, and ensure secure, high-performance connectivity across distributed environments. 

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What are Fortinet Endpoint Security Solutions ideal for?

HYBRID WORKFORCES

Protect remote employees and mobile devices accessing corporate data.

DATA-DRIVEN BUSINESSES

Prevent data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

HIGHLY REGULATED INDUSTRIES

Meet compliance requirements in industries such as finance, healthcare, and government.

IOT ENVIRONMENTS

Secure endpoints in IoT-heavy networks to prevent entry points for attackers.

Fortinet offers a range of different Endpoint Security Solutions depending on the requirements of the user:

FortiEDR (Endpoint Detection and Response)

FortiEDR is a comprehensive endpoint security solution designed to provide proactive, real-time threat detection and automated response. It ensures business continuity by neutralizing threats before they can execute, reducing the need for constant manual intervention. FortiEDR’s advanced capabilities allow organizations to detect and block threats early, restore compromised files to their pre-infection state, and conduct thorough post-incident investigations using detailed analytics and forensic tools.

Main Uses:

  • Proactive threat detection and blocking.
  • Automated restoration of compromised files.
  • Advanced analytics for post-incident investigation.

FortiClient (Endpoint Protection Platform)

FortiClient is an all-in-one endpoint protection platform that integrates advanced security features and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) capabilities. It delivers robust antivirus, anti-malware, and application firewall protection while also offering endpoint vulnerability scanning and patch management to keep systems up to date. FortiClient enhances secure remote access through IPsec and SSL VPNs, making it an essential solution for hybrid and remote work environments where secure connectivity is critical.

Main Uses:

  • Comprehensive endpoint protection with antivirus and anti-malware.
  • Vulnerability scanning and patch management.
  • Secure remote access through VPN integration.

FortiAuthenticator and FortiToken

FortiAuthenticator and FortiToken enhance endpoint security through strong authentication mechanisms, providing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for secure logins and sensitive application access. FortiAuthenticator verifies user identities, while FortiToken adds an additional layer of security by generating unique, time-sensitive codes for MFA. These solutions are essential for organizations that need to ensure only authorized users and devices can access critical resources, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.

Main Uses:

  • Strengthening security with multi-factor authentication.
  • Verifying endpoint device identities accessing the network.
  • Protecting sensitive applications and logins with enhanced access controls.

When To Choose Fortinet

Fortinet vs. Symantec (Broadcom)

Symantec, now under Broadcom, is a long-standing leader in endpoint protection with solutions that focus heavily on advanced threat prevention, data loss prevention (DLP), and endpoint encryption. Symantec’s strength lies in large enterprises with complex data security needs. Fortinet, by contrast, offers a more streamlined approach with endpoint solutions like FortiClient and FortiEDR, which emphasize real-time detection, automated response, and secure remote access through VPN. Businesses needing a fully integrated security fabric from endpoint to cloud will benefit from Fortinet’s ecosystem, while those requiring extensive DLP and data-centric security may prefer Symantec’s expertise.

Fortinet vs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers built-in endpoint security for organizations using Microsoft 365, with advanced threat detection, vulnerability management, and seamless integration with the broader Microsoft ecosystem. Fortinet, however, provides a more specialized security offering with FortiEDR and FortiAuthenticator, focused on multi-layered threat detection and robust Zero Trust principles. If an organization is heavily invested in Microsoft services, Defender’s native integration can be advantageous. Conversely, companies with hybrid environments or requiring advanced, unified security across their network, cloud, and endpoints will find Fortinet’s holistic solutions more appealing.

Fortinet vs. Palo Alto Networks (Cortex XDR)

Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex XDR offers strong cross-data source analytics and AI-powered threat detection, making it an excellent choice for organizations needing a centralized, data-driven approach to cybersecurity. Fortinet differentiates itself by offering comprehensive endpoint protection that seamlessly integrates into its broader Security Fabric, providing automated responses and secure connectivity through FortiClient and FortiEDR. Palo Alto is ideal for businesses requiring deep analytics and centralized threat hunting, while Fortinet is better suited for those seeking cohesive, network-integrated endpoint security with minimal complexity.

FAQ’s

Fortinet Endpoint Security encompasses solutions like FortiEDR and FortiClient, designed to protect endpoint devices from cyber threats. These solutions offer real-time threat detection, automated response, and secure remote access, ensuring endpoints remain secure across both on-premises and remote environments.

FortiEDR provides proactive, real-time protection by detecting and blocking threats before they execute. It also includes post-incident capabilities, such as restoring compromised files and offering forensic analysis for detailed threat investigations.

FortiClient is an all-in-one endpoint protection platform offering antivirus, anti-malware, vulnerability scanning, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). It secures endpoints by integrating with Fortinet’s Security Fabric to ensure seamless threat detection and secure remote access through IPsec or SSL VPN.

Yes, Fortinet’s endpoint solutions fully integrate with the Fortinet Security Fabric, enabling unified threat detection and response across networks, endpoints, cloud environments, and applications. This integration enhances visibility and streamlines security management.

Yes, Fortinet endpoint solutions integrate with FortiAuthenticator and FortiToken to provide multi-factor authentication (MFA), ensuring secure user and device access to networks and applications, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

Fortinet solutions, particularly FortiClient, provide secure remote access via VPN and ZTNA. This ensures remote employees can safely connect to corporate networks, with continuous threat monitoring and endpoint protection regardless of location.

Yes, Fortinet’s endpoint solutions are highly scalable and designed to support businesses of all sizes. From small businesses to large enterprises, Fortinet offers flexible deployment options and centralized management through tools like FortiManager.

Fortinet solutions detect and block ransomware through advanced threat intelligence, real-time monitoring, and pre-execution threat detection. FortiEDR can isolate infected endpoints and restore compromised files to minimize damage and downtime.