Fortinet has announced FortiAppSec Cloud, a new cloud-delivered platform that integrates key web application security and performance management tools into a single offering. The platform streamlines web and application programming interface (API) security, advanced bot defense, and global server load balancing, among other capabilities, so customers can confidently secure and manage their hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Modern, dynamic web applications are challenging to secure and manage because they reside across disparate environments, leverage varying tools, and demand unique configurations. Current solutions often require a trade-off between security and simplicity. By integrating key features into a single platform, FortiAppSec Cloud cuts through this complexity to reduce risk and centralise management. In fact, according to Fortinet’s 2024 cloud security report conducted by Cybersecurity Insiders, 95 per cent of cybersecurity professionals advocate for a single-dashboard approach to streamline security policies, enhance visibility, and simplify cloud complexities.

With FortiAppSec Cloud, customers have deep visibility and control over web applications within their complex, multi-cloud environments. They can configure and manage security features and performance tools via an easy-to-use console, streamlining business operations while ensuring the protection of their network. Key capabilities include:

  • Advanced bot defense uses continuous machine learning (ML) and behavioural analysis to protect applications from account takeover attempts, data theft, and service disruption.
  • Global server load balancing provides intelligent traffic routing with seamless failover and synthetic testing, ensuring optimal application performance across even the most complex, multi-cloud environments.
  • Web and API security, powered by the FortiAppSec Cloud ML-driven engine and complemented by real-time threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs, identifies anomalies, inspects payloads, and distinguishes between legitimate users and potential threats. Organisations will have fewer false positives, faster response times, and stronger protection against even the most sophisticated cyberattacks.
  • World-class threat analytics identifies attack patterns and security incidents across all web applications. It provides contextual analysis, prioritisation, and remediation guidance, helping increase productivity by alleviating alert fatigue and reducing the number of manual tasks for security teams.

Commenting on the announcement, Vincent Hwang, vice president, cloud security, Fortinet, said, “Web applications are foundational to the success of modern enterprises, but they are extremely challenging to secure, leaving businesses with a substantial attack surface. With FortiAppSec Cloud, we have converged artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security and key performance tools to empower organisations 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.”