FortiSASE

Why do you need FortiSASE?

87% of organizations have hybrid workforce. VPN doesn’t keep up - checks access once at connection, doesn’t provide granular app control. Distributed tools (separate SWG, separate CASB) create silos and gaps.

FortiSASE is cloud-delivered SASE combining ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and FWaaS in one platform. Unified policy enforcement for all users and locations, single FortiClient agent, and global cloud PoPs ensure consistent security and optimal performance.

How does it work?

Zero Trust Network Access

Per-application secure access:

• Continuous verification - not just at login
• Device posture checking
• User identity + context
• Least privilege access
• Encrypted application tunnels

Secure Web Gateway

Cloud-based web security:

• URL filtering (90+ categories)
• SSL inspection in cloud
• Malware protection
• Content filtering
• Safe Search enforcement

Cloud Access Security Broker

SaaS visibility and control:

• Shadow IT discovery
• Sanctioned app protection
• Data loss prevention
• Access control policies
• Usage analytics

Key Features

Firewall as a Service

• Next-gen firewall in cloud
• Application control
• IPS/IDS
• Anti-malware
• FortiGuard threat intelligence

SD-WAN Integration

• FortiGate SD-WAN integration
• Application-aware routing
• Quality of Experience
• Multi-link aggregation
• Seamless cloud connectivity

Unified Agent

• Single FortiClient deployment
• ZTNA + VPN + EPP
• Web filtering
• Device compliance
• Simplified management

Global Cloud Network

• 100+ global PoPs
• Low latency access
• Geo-redundancy
• Elastic scaling
• Regional data residency

Security Functions

Secure Internet Access:

• Web filtering and threat protection
• SSL/TLS inspection
• Malware and phishing blocking
• DNS security
• Bandwidth management

Secure Private Access:

• Zero Trust application access
• Per-app micro-tunnels
• Identity-based policies
• Continuous posture assessment
• No VPN concentrators

Secure SaaS Access:

• CASB inline and API
• DLP for cloud apps
• Collaboration security
• Compliance monitoring
• Shadow IT control

Who is it for?

• Organizations with distributed workforce
• Enterprises migrating from traditional VPN
• Companies consolidating security tools (SWG, CASB, ZTNA)
• IT teams seeking simplified management

Benefits

For IT: Single agent, unified policy, global coverage, simplified operations

For security: Consistent protection everywhere, Zero Trust enforcement, cloud-scale inspection

For business: Improved user experience, reduced complexity, predictable costs

Specifications

Components	ZTNA, SWG, CASB, FWaaS
Agent	FortiClient unified
PoPs	100+ globally
Management	FortiManager, FortiCloud

FAQ

How does FortiSASE differ from VPN? VPN gives network-level access. SASE gives application-level Zero Trust with continuous verification.

Does FortiSASE replace FortiGate? No. FortiSASE protects remote users. FortiGate protects branch/campus. They can work together through SD-WAN.

How does deployment work? FortiClient agent on endpoints. Policies through FortiManager/FortiCloud. Without on-premise hardware.

How many PoPs are available? 100+ global Points of Presence. Auto-selection of nearest for optimal latency.

What is single agent? FortiClient unified - one agent for ZTNA, VPN, EPP, web filtering instead of 3-4 separate ones.

How does CASB work? Inline inspection + API connectors for sanctioned apps. Shadow IT discovery, DLP, access control.

Can it connect with on-premise FortiGate? Yes. SD-WAN integration for seamless connectivity between FortiSASE and branch FortiGate.

How does SSL inspection work? Cloud-based decryption with FortiSASE PoP. Transparent for users.

Which applications does ZTNA protect? Any - web apps, thick client apps, private applications, SaaS. Agentless and agent-based.

How does support work? Fortinet 24/7 TAC. nFlo as partner offers SASE deployment and VPN migration.