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Fortinet
Fortinet is a global US-based leader in enterprise-class cybersecurity and networking innovation. It secures over 700,000 enterprises, service providers, and...
Fortinet
Fortinet is a global US-based leader in enterprise-class cybersecurity and networking innovation. It secures over 700,000 enterprises, service providers, and government organizations worldwide. The company provides cybersecurity solutions and services including secure networking, unified SASE, and security operations platforms.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2000
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Sunnyvale
Corporate office
909 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States
Additional offices
Union City, CA, United States · Salt Lake City, UT, United States · Newport Beach, CA, United States · Vancouver, Canada · Santa Clara, CA, United States · San Jose, CA, United States · Palo Alto, CA, United States · San Francisco, CA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Fortinet's product architecture differ from other large cybersecurity vendors?
Fortinet designs custom security processing units inside its hardware, coupled with its FortiOS operating system, rather than building on commodity general-purpose processors. The OS unifies more than 25 security and networking functions — including firewall, SD-WAN, endpoint detection, and intrusion prevention — under a single codebase. By contrast, many peers stitch functions together via acquisition, yielding integration friction. This vertical model enables higher throughput and consistent policy enforcement across on-premises, cloud, and branch environments.
What is Fortinet's revenue profile and customer scale?
Fortinet reported $5.96 billion in total revenue for 2025 (per the firm). It claims over 775,000 customers across more than 140 countries, with penetration spanning enterprises, communication service providers, government agencies, and small-to-medium businesses. The firm's go-to-market includes direct sales and an extensive network of channel partners, bolstered by the FortiPartner Program.
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