Fortinet Unified SASE combines secure SD-WAN, zero-trust access and security service edge capabilities under a shared operating system, policy engine and management plane. Its security functions include firewall as a service, secure web gateway, CASB, ZTNA and data loss prevention. Integrated ZTNA checks user and device identity and applies application-aware controls before access sessions. Fortinet positions the platform for hybrid workforces, branch connectivity, cloud access protection and policy enforcement across users and locations. AI and machine learning analyze traffic patterns and anomalies to support threat detection, automate response and improve network performance. FortiSASE provides connectivity through more than 200 points of presence and integrates with AWS, Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud. It also works with Fortinet products, supports Okta SAML single sign-on, and includes cloud management and a REST API. FortiSASE Sovereign can be deployed in an organization’s own data center for regional data residency requirements. Pricing is on request, and user-based licensing has a minimum order of 50 users.
Who it is for
Fortinet Unified SASE may suit organizations securing hybrid users, branch connections and cloud access under shared policies. FortiSASE Sovereign is also listed for organizations with regional data residency requirements.
What is good
- Combines SD-WAN, ZTNA and security service edge functions.
- Includes secure web gateway, CASB and data loss prevention.
- Connects through more than 200 points of presence.
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS clients.
What to know first
- Pricing is on request.
- Licensing requires a minimum order of 50 users.
- Sovereign deployment is for an organization’s own data center.
Verdict
Fortinet Unified SASE brings network access and multiple security functions into one management plane. Its 50-user minimum and on-request pricing are important considerations for prospective buyers.
Fortinet Unified SASE plans and pricing
All plansCompared on secure access service edge software
- Delivery model
- hybrid
- Branch connectivity
- Yes
- Secure web gateway
- Yes
- CASB
- Yes
- Data loss prevention
- Yes
- Endpoint platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS
