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2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN Figure 1. The figure ranks companies on their ability to execute and completeness of vision as of MONTH 2023 on a scatter plot. Fortinet is in the upper right quadrant of Leaders.

4x a Leader.
3x Highest Ability to Execute.

The only Leader with Highest in Ability to Execute for three consecutive years in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN.

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Gartner® Market Guide for Hybrid Mesh Firewall Platforms, 2024
A Representative Vendor

Fortinet has been recognized by Gartner® as a Representative Vendor for our Hybrid Mesh Firewall solution in the Gartner Market Guide.
Published: 1/16/2024

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Gartner logo Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN
Position: A Leader

Fortinet is the only vendor to place highest in Ability to Execute 3 years in a row. And, we’ve been named a Leader for the 4th year in a row.
Published: 9/27/2023
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Forrester logo The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Edge (ZTE) Solutions, Q3 2023
Position: A Leader

Fortinet Named a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Edge (ZTE) Solutions, Q3 2023.
Published: 8/16/2023
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Gartner logo Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE
Position: A Challenger

Fortinet Named a Challenger in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE​.
Published: 8/16/2023
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Forrester logo Forrester Total Economic Impact™ of Fortinet NGFW for Data Center and AI-Powered FortiGuard Security Services Solution

Fortinet commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a TEI study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying the Fortinet NGFW for Data Center and AI-Powered FortiGuard Security Services Solution.
Published: 7/18/2023
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Gartner logo Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Firewalls
Position: A Leader

Fortinet Named a Leader Positioned Highest in Ability to Execute and recognized for the 13th time in this Magic Quadrant™.
Published: 12/19/2022
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Forrester logo Forrester Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Fortinet commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study to analyze the value that enterprises are able to achieve by deploying Fortinet Secure SD-WAN. The TEI study examines both the network and security impact on businesses.
Published: 12/06/2022
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Forrester logo The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Firewalls, Q4 2022
Position: Leader

The Forrester Wave™ is a guide for buyers considering their purchasing options in a technology marketplace. To offer an equitable process, Forrester follows a publicly available methodology, which applies consistently across all participating vendors. 
Published: 10/19/2022
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Gartner logo Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Zero Trust Networking, 2023
Position: Listed

Fortinet is pleased to be a Sample Vendor in the Universal ZTNA, Hybrid Mesh Firewall Platform, Digital Experience Monitoring, SASE, ZTNA, and Microsegmentation technologies. 
Published: 7/18/2023
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Gartner logo Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Workload and Network Security, 2023
Position: Listed

Gartner recognized Fortinet as a Sample Vendor for 8 technologies, including Hybrid Mesh Firewall Platform, Cloud Firewall and Firewall as a Service. 
Published: 7/31/2023
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Gartner logo Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure
Position: A Visionary

Fortinet Named a Visionary in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure for Third Consecutive Year.
Published: 12/22/2022
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Frost and Sullivan Global Alliance Partner logo Frost Radar: Global Web Security Market
Position: Leader​

The Frost Radar™ is a robust analytical tool that allows us to evaluate companies across two key indices: their focus on continuous innovation and their ability to translate their innovations into consistent growth. 
Published: 11/20/2021
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Frost and Sullivan Global Alliance Partner logo Frost Radar™: Global SD-WAN Vendor Market, 2021
Position: Top SD-WAN Vendor [ranked #2]

The Frost Radar™ is a robust analytical tool that allows us to evaluate companies across two key indices: their focus on continuous innovation and their ability to translate their innovations into consistent growth.
Published: 9/2021
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IDC logo IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SD-WAN Infrastructure Vendor Assessment
Position: Leader

IDC MarketScape is an ICT industry vendor assessment tool, with in-depth quantitative and qualitative technology market assessments of ICT vendors. This comprehensive assessment of market competitors provides critical information necessary for technology decision-makings.
Published: 9/2023
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Forrester logo The Forrester Wave™: Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Solutions, Q4 2021
Position: Strong Performer​

The Forrester Wave™ is a guide for buyers considering their purchasing options in a technology marketplace. To offer an equitable process, Forrester follows a publicly available methodology, which applies consistently across all participating vendors. 
Published: 11/1/2021
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Info Tech logo Next Generation Firewall Data Quadrant Report
Position: Leader

Evaluation of top vendors using product features, vendor strengths, user-satisfaction and other criteria.
Published: 11/2021
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Info Tech logo SD-WAN Emotional Footprint Report
Position: Champion

Uses data from vendors and focuses on 25 Emotional Footprint data points across five categories to highlight areas where venders have strengths and weaknesses, based on customer input.
Published: 11/2021
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Info Tech logo SD-WAN Data Quadrant Report
Position: Leader

Evaluation of top vendors by customers. Analyst input is limited to determining which features are included.
Published: 11/2021
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Info Tech logo Next Generation Firewall Emotional Footprint Report
Position: Champion​

Uses data from vendors and focuses on 25 Emotional Footprint data points across five categories to highlight areas where venders have strengths and weaknesses, based on customer input.
Published: 11/2021
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Gartner logo Market Guide for Operational Technology Security
Position: Listed

A Market Guide defines a market and explains what clients can expect it to do in the short term. A Market Guide does not rate or position vendors within the market, but rather more commonly outlines attributes of representative vendors to give further insight into the market itself.
Published: 1/2021
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Gartner logo Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways
Position: Honorable Mention

Gartner Magic Quadrants offer visual snapshots, in-depth analyses and actionable advice that provide insight into a market’s direction, maturity and participants. It compares vendors based on Gartner’s standard criteria and methodology.
Published: 12/29/2020
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Frost and Sullivan Global Alliance Partner logo Frost Radar: Global Email Security
Position: Leader

Frost & Sullivan ranks the top 15 global vendors in email security. 
Published: 10/7/2021
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Gartner logo Magic Quadrant for Web Application and API Protection
Position: Niche

Gartner Magic Quadrants offer visual snapshots, in-depth analyses and actionable advice that provide insight into a market’s direction, maturity and participants. It compares vendors based on Gartner’s standard criteria and methodology.
Published: 9/1/2021

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Forrester logo The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Email Security, Q2 2021
Position: Strong Performer

The Forrester Wave™ is a guide for buyers considering their purchasing options in a technology marketplace. To offer an equitable process, Forrester follows a publicly available methodology, which applies consistently across all participating vendors. 
Published: 5/2021
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Gartner logo Market Guide for Email Security
Position: Listed

A Market Guide defines a market and explains what clients can expect it to do in the short term. A Market Guide does not rate or position vendors within the market, but rather more commonly outlines
attributes of representative vendors to give further insight into the market itself.
Published: 4/1/2021

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Forrester logo Now Tech: Endpoint Detection and Response, Q4 2021
Position: Listed: Small (<$50M)

A Now Tech report highlights the value proposition, vendor segments, and individual vendors in a maturing marketplace. It educates Forrester clients about a market and provides a preliminary list of vendors so their clients can prioritize for ongoing interactions.
Published: 11/2021
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IDC logo IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Enterprises
"IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for EnterprisesPosition: Major Player

IDC MarketScape is an ICT industry vendor assessment tool, with in-depth quantitative and qualitative technology market assessments of ICT vendors. This comprehensive assessment of market competitors provides critical information necessary for technology decision-makings.
Published: 11/2021
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IDC logo IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for SMB
Position: Major Player

IDC MarketScape is an ICT industry vendor assessment tool, with in-depth quantitative and qualitative technology market assessments of ICT vendors. This comprehensive assessment of market competitors provides critical information necessary for technology decision-makings.
Published: 11/2021
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Gartner logo Market Guide for Extended Detection and Response
Position: Listed

A Market Guide defines a market and explains what clients can expect it to do in the short term. A Market Guide does not rate or position vendors within the market, but rather more commonly outlines attributes of representative vendors to give further insight into the market itself.
Published: 11/2021
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Security Incident and Event Management Data Quadrant Report
Position: Leader

Evaluation of top vendors by customers. Analyst input is limited to determining which features are included.
Published: 10/15/2021
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Info Tech logo Security Incident and Event Management Emotional Footprint Report
Position: Leader

Uses data from vendors and focuses on 25 Emotional Footprint data points across five categories to highlight areas where venders have strengths and weaknesses, based on customer input.
Published: 10/15/2021
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GigaOm logo GigaOm Radar for SIEM
Position: Leader

GigaOm Radar report is a forward-looking analysis, plotting relative value and progression of vendor solutions along multiple axes based on strategy and execution. The Radar report includes a breakdown of each vendor's offering in a sector.
Published: 8/18/2021
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Gartner logo Market Guide for Security Orchestration, Automation and Response Solutions
Position: Listed

A Market Guide defines a market and explains what clients can expect it to do in the short term. A Market Guide does not rate or position vendors within the market, but rather more commonly outlines attributes of representative vendors to give further insight into the market itself.
Published: 8/7/2021
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GigaOm logo GigaOm Radar for SOAR
Position: Leader

GigaOm Radar report is a forward-looking analysis, plotting relative value and progression of vendor solutions along multiple axes based on strategy and execution. The Radar report includes a breakdown of each vendor's offering in a sector.
Published: 6/29/2021
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Forrester logo Now Tech: Software-Defined WAN Hardware/Software, Q3 2020
Position: Listed (Midsize $50M-$200M)

A Now Tech report highlights the value proposition, vendor segments, and individual vendors in a maturing marketplace. It educates Forrester clients about a market and provides a preliminary list of vendors so their clients can prioritize for ongoing interactions.
Published: 9/24/2020
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Gartner logo Gartner Market Guide for Insider Risk Management Solutions
Position: Listed

A Market Guide defines a market and explains what clients can expect it to do in the short term. A Market Guide does not rate or position vendors within the market, but rather more commonly outlines attributes of representative vendors to give further insight into the market itself. 
Published: 4/18/2022
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Westlands Advisory logo The 2023 Westlands Advisory IT/OT Network Protection Platforms Navigator™

Fortinet is the only vendor that achieved Leader status and one of the Fastest-Growing OT Security vendors.
Published: 7/27/2023
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Awards and Recognition

Frost and Sullivan Institute Logo. Text below logo reads Enlightened Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition 2022 2021 Global SD-WAN Vendor 2021 Gold Award Winner for Best Cybersecurity Education Provider 2020 Global SD-WAN Vendor of the Year 2020 Book Market Research User Survey
2022 Enlightened Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition 2021 Global SD-WAN Vendor 2021 Gold Award Winner for Best Cybersecurity Education Provider 2020 Global SD-WAN Vendor of the Year 2020 Book Market Research User Survey
2020 Best Security Supplier for the SMB Market 2020 Top Mid-market Wireless LAN (WLAN) Products 2020 Highest Growth Rate 2020 KSA Company of the Year 2020 Innovation in Excellence - Global Web Security Market
2020 Best Security Supplier for the SMB Market 2020 Top Mid-market Wireless LAN (WLAN) Products 2020 Highest Growth Rate 2020 KSA Company of the Year 2020 Innovation in Excellence - Global Web Security Market
2020 Growth Excellence Leadership Award Future Digital Awards logo    
2020 Growth Excellence Leadership Award 2020 Best ‘’Next Generation Enterprise Firewall Solution’’ FDA Tech

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