Fortinet Named a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge

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Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) has been recognized as a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE). This follows their recognition as a Leader with the highest ability to execute in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN. FortiSASE, their unified SASE platform, offers key differentiators including: unified solution built on FortiOS with single operating system and management console; flexible connectivity supporting BYOD and various deployment options; and intelligent innovation powered by FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services. The platform delivers integrated capabilities including secure web gateway, zero-trust network access, cloud access security broker, Firewall-as-a-Service, and remote browser isolation. Notably, Fortinet was the only vendor to receive Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice Recognition for SSE two consecutive years.

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• Recognition as a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SSE
• Leader position with highest ability to execute in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN
• Only vendor to receive Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice Recognition for SSE two years in a row
• Monthly release cycles showing aggressive product development
• Growing market share and adoption in the SSE space

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• None.

Insights

Cybersecurity Industry Analyst

Fortinet's recognition in Gartner's SSE report strengthens its competitive position in the growing SASE market.

Fortinet's placement as a Challenger in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE) represents a meaningful industry recognition that validates their strategic direction in the rapidly evolving SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) market. This recognition complements their existing Leader position in the SD-WAN Magic Quadrant, where they've been recognized for four consecutive years with the highest ability to execute.

The SSE market is particularly significant as organizations increasingly adopt cloud-delivered security models to protect remote workforces. Fortinet's FortiSASE platform provides integrated security capabilities including secure web gateway, zero-trust network access, cloud access security broker, firewall-as-a-service, and remote browser isolation – all managed through a unified console.

What stands out technically is Fortinet's architectural approach. Unlike competitors who often cobble together acquired technologies, FortiSASE is built on a single operating system (FortiOS), unified management console, endpoint agent, and centralized data lake. This integrated architecture potentially reduces security gaps and operational complexity, addressing key challenges that security teams face in managing disparate tools.

Their Sovereign SASE offering also targets regulated industries like finance and healthcare that have strict data control requirements – a growing market segment with specific compliance needs. Their investment in building their own global cloud infrastructure rather than relying solely on third parties could provide long-term differentiation in performance and control.

Customer feedback appears positive based on Gartner Peer Insights recognition. While being named a Challenger rather than a Leader indicates room for improvement in either vision or execution compared to market leaders, Fortinet's momentum in this space suggests they're making strategic progress in this critical cybersecurity segment.

Fortinet recognized in 11 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ reports, including for Single-Vendor SASE, SD-WAN, and Security Service Edge, and we believe these recognitions highlight the strength of the Fortinet Security Fabric platform

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

News Summary

Fortinet^® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced it has been recognized as a Challenger in the Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge (SSE). This recognition follows Fortinet’s recent placement as a Leader and the highest in ability to execute in the 2024 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN for the fourth consecutive year — we believe this further validates Fortinet’s vision and execution in delivering a unified SASE platform.

“We continue to demonstrate strong momentum, innovation, and growth in the SSE market,” said Nirav Shah, Senior Vice President, Products and Solutions at Fortinet. “We believe Fortinet’s placement in the Challengers quadrant is a testament to our growing adoption, positive customer feedback, aggressive roadmap execution with monthly releases, and ever-expanding market share. Our focus is on delivering real outcomes through flexible deployment models, seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and consistent AI-powered security wherever users connect.”

A Differentiated SSE Experience
With FortiSASE, Fortinet delivers the most unified, flexible, and intelligent solution on the market today, enabling secure access from anywhere while reducing complexity, enhancing user experience, and strengthening security across hybrid environments. Key differentiators include:

• Unified solution: Unlike many fragmented offerings, FortiSASE is built on a single operating system, FortiOS, a unified management console, endpoint agent, and centralized data lake. This cohesive architecture ensures consistent security policy enforcement and streamlined operations across all environments from on-premises to the cloud. The integration of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN with cloud-delivered SSE, and digital experience monitoring (DEM) under one platform provides comprehensive visibility and control, reducing complexity and potential security gaps.
• Flexible connectivity: FortiSASE offers unparalleled flexibility to accommodate a wide range of organizational needs by supporting BYOD, contractors, agent-based, and agentless devices, as well as third-party SD-WAN solutions, facilitating seamless integration into existing infrastructures. Fortinet is also investing in building its own global cloud infrastructure, further enhancing performance, scalability, and control across its SASE services. Fortinet Sovereign SASE gives organizations flexibility and control over their data, especially in regulated sectors like finance and healthcare. Organizations can also integrate FortiSASE with Fortinet’s WLAN/LAN portfolio to secure thin edge locations without the need for additional appliances or agents, ensuring comprehensive protection even in resource-constrained environments.
• Intelligent innovation: FortiSASE, powered by FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services, delivers broad protection through integrated capabilities like secure web gateway (SWG), universal zero-trust network access (ZTNA), cloud access security broker (CASB), Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), and remote browser isolation (RBI), all managed from a single unified console. Security teams can enforce zero-trust policies to manage access and data flows to generative AI (GenAI) apps, gaining visibility into usage patterns, destinations, and enabling enterprise-wide AI governance.
  

What Customers Are Saying About FortiSASE
In addition to this latest Gartner acknowledgement, Fortinet was the only vendor to be recognized with the Gartner^® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice Recognition two years in a row for Security Service Edge. In the 2025 Gartner^® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer, security service edge (SSE), FortiSASE customers had this to say:

“Elevating user experience with FortiSASE: perfect features and functionality”
We use SIA (secured internet access) and SPA (secured private access) functionality of FortiSASE and the overall experience is exceptionally great.

“Reliable SSE with ZTNA solution with breadth of design options”
Secure and reliable internet access for all hybrid users. Secure users regardless of their access location. Our overall experience with the solution is great and users are happy from the day we deployed this endpoint on their machines.

"Best of the breed cloud delivered security solution to secure hybrid workforce"
This solution allows us to accommodate growing user count without compromising performance. The solution provides robust security features, which include web filtering to provide protection against web-based threats. The Solution provides secure access to users irrespective of their location, Users are allowed to access the internet or servers post compliance checks. Our overall experience is highly positive.

Additional Resources

• Download the report for more information about the 2025 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge.
• Learn more about FortiSASE and our customer-first approach to SSE.
• Read more about Fortinet Unified SASE.
• Read more about the Fortinet Security Fabric.
• Visit fortinet.com/trust to learn more about Fortinet innovation, collaboration partners, product security processes, and enterprise-grade products. 
• Learn more about Fortinet's commitment to product security and integrity, including its responsible product development and vulnerability disclosure approach and policies. 
• Learn about Fortinet’s free cybersecurity training, which includes broad cyber awareness and product training. The Fortinet Training Institute also provides training and certification through the Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification, Academic Partner, and Education Outreach programs.
• Learn more about FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence and research and Outbreak Alerts, which provide timely steps to mitigate breaking cybersecurity attacks.
• Learn more about Fortinet’s FortiGuard Security Services portfolio.
• Read about how Fortinet customers are securing their organizations.
• Follow Fortinet on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe to Fortinet on our blog or YouTube.
  

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Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, By Charlie Winckless, Thomas Lintemuth, Dale Koeppen, 20 May 2025

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching, By Andrew Lerner, Simon Richard, Nauman Raja, Jorge Aragon, Jonathan Forest, 31 March 2025

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Cyber-Physical Systems Protection Platforms, By Katell Thielemann, Wam Voster, Ruggero Contu, 12 February 2025

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, By Max Taggett, Nikul Patel, Franz Hinner, Deepak Mishra, 16 December 2024

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Access Management, By Brian Guthrie, Nathan Harris, Abhyuday Data, Josh Murphy, 2 December 2024

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN, By Jonathan Forest, Karen Brown, Nauman Raja, 30 September 2024

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, By Evgeny Mirolyubov, Franz Hinner, Deepak Mishra, Satarupa Patnaik, Chris Silva, 23 September 2024

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management, By Abhyuday Data, Michael Kelley, Nayara Sangiorgio, Felix Gaehtgens, Paul Mezzera, 9 September 2024

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE, By Andrew Lerner, Jonathan Forest, Neil MacDonald, Nat Smith, Charlie Winckless, 3 July 2024

Gartner, Magic Quadrant Security Information and Event Management, By Andrew Davies, Mitchell Schneider, Rustam Malik, Eric Ahlm, 8 May 2024

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired & WLAN Infrastructure, By Tim Zimmerman, Christian Canales, Nauman Raja, Mike Leibovitz, 6 March 2024

Note: Fortinet acquired Perception Point in December 2024. Perception Point was recognized in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms

“Fortinet was recognized in 11 different Magic Quadrant reports including being named an Honourable Mention in Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching, for Access Management, and for Privileged Access Management.”

Gartner, Voice of the Customer for Security Service Edge, Peer Contributors, 27, September 2024. Gartner, Voice of the Customer for Security Service Edge, Peer Contributors, 29, September, 2023

About Fortinet
Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet's solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (“CERTS”), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs.

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FAQ

What is Fortinet's position in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge?

Fortinet (FTNT) was recognized as a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE).

What are the key features of Fortinet's FortiSASE platform?

FortiSASE offers three key differentiators: a unified solution built on FortiOS with single management console, flexible connectivity supporting BYOD and various deployment options, and intelligent innovation powered by FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services.

How many Gartner Magic Quadrant reports recognized Fortinet in 2024-2025?

Fortinet was recognized in 11 different Gartner Magic Quadrant reports, including positions for Single-Vendor SASE, SD-WAN, and Security Service Edge.

What security capabilities does FortiSASE include?

FortiSASE includes secure web gateway (SWG), universal zero-trust network access (ZTNA), cloud access security broker (CASB), Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), and remote browser isolation (RBI), all managed from a single unified console.