Fortinet launches FortiAppSec Cloud, an integrated cloud platform that optimizes the security and performance of Internet applications in multi-cloud environments.
FortiAppSec Cloud provides a platform that integrates tools for securing and managing Internet applications and APIs. Organizations gain access to features such as bot protection, global server load balancing (GSLB) and a centralized dashboard.
This platform focuses on minimizing cyber risk and simplifying the management of hybrid and multi-cloud environments. According to a recent Fortinet report, 95 percent of security professionals support the idea of a central dashboard to reduce the complexity of cloud security.
Key features
The platform provides a user-friendly console that allows organizations to effectively manage and secure their Internet applications. Some of the key features include:
- Advanced bot defense: protection against data theft and account hijacking through machine learning and behavioral analysis.
- Global server load balancing: intelligent network traffic routing, fail-over, and synthetic testing for optimal performance.
- Web and API security: Real-time threat intelligence and a machine learning engine provide strong protection against advanced cyber attacks.
- Threat analytics: Contextual analysis and threat prioritization improve the efficiency of security teams and reduce manual work.
FortiAppSec Cloud is part of Fortinet Security Fabric, enabling integration with other solutions from the security specialist. This helps organizations take a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity and risk management within complex multi-cloud environments.
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