Fortinet unveils FortiAppSec Cloud for enhanced security

Fortinet has announced the launch of FortiAppSec Cloud, a new cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing web application security and performance management.

The FortiAppSec Cloud platform integrates various tools necessary for web application security, streamlining web and API security, advanced bot defense, and global server load balancing. This allows customers to better manage and secure their hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Vincent Hwang, Senior Director, Products and Solutions at Fortinet, commented on the challenges faced by modern enterprises: "Web applications are foundational to the success of modern enterprises, but they are extremely challenging to secure, leaving businesses with a substantial attack surface."

Hwang continues, "With FortiAppSec Cloud, we've converged AI-powered security and key performance tools to empower organizations with a unified platform that simplifies web application security management, decreases risk, and reduces costs for our customers. By evolving from conventional, siloed web application security solutions, businesses can stay ahead of sophisticated threats and provide a superior user experience across their entire network."

Fortinet highlights the complexities involved in managing modern web applications, which often reside across different environments and require various tools and configurations. This has traditionally forced organisations to choose between security and simplicity. FortiAppSec Cloud seeks to address these issues by offering a single platform to manage security, thereby reducing risk and centralising management.

Citing findings from the Fortinet 2024 Cloud Security Report, they note that 95% of cybersecurity professionals support a single-dashboard approach to simplify security management, enhance visibility, and reduce cloud-related complexities.

The new platform provides customers with comprehensive visibility and control over their web applications across diverse multi-cloud environments. Users can configure and manage security features and performance tools through an intuitive console, allowing businesses to streamline operations and maintain their network security.

Key features of FortiAppSec Cloud include advanced bot defense which employs machine learning and behavioural analysis to protect against threats such as account takeover attempts, data theft, and service disruptions. Global server load balancing intelligently routes traffic, offering seamless failover and synthetic testing to ensure optimal application performance in complex environments.

The platform's web and API security capabilities, powered by a machine learning-driven engine and real-time threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs, help identify and inspect threats while reducing false positives and improving response times.

Additionally, FortiAppSec Cloud offers world-class threat analytics which provides detailed analysis and guidance for remediation, helping to increase productivity by reducing alert fatigue and manual tasks for security teams.

FortiAppSec Cloud integrates within the Fortinet Security Fabric, allowing customers to implement a comprehensive security and risk management solution tailored to their unique, multi-cloud environments.