Fortinet is proud to announce that BGP Flowspec has now been incorporated into FortiDDoS This new functionality enables Service Providers to provide an effective solution to customers when a DDoS attack saturates their Internet links. Flowspec automates the coordination of traffic filtering by providing service providers with information that identifies specific packets to be dropped during a flood. Such a hybrid solution, combining a cost-effective FortiDDoS at the customer premises providing the first level of mitigation, with and a cloud-based scrubbing center providing volumetric attack mitigation, provides important benefits to customers impacted by these sorts of attacks.
Most Recent Articles
Deep Analysis of a Driver-Based MITM Malware: iTranslator
The FortiGuard Labs research team recently captured a malware sample, an EXE file, which was signed by an invalid certificate. Once a victim opens the exe file, it installs two drivers to control...
FortiGate Intrusion Prevention Continues to Excel in NSS Labs’ NGIPS Testing Results
NSS Labs gives coveted “Recommended” rating for Fortinet FortiGate IPS.
Cyber Threat Alliance Members Issue First Collaborative Report on Cryptomining
The CTA has just released a new joint analysis report on the growing threat of cryptomining, an activity that poses both short and long-term threats to individuals and enterprises. This report...
Fortinet is a Premiere Sponsor at the 2018 AT&T Business Summit
The AT&T Business Summit is about to kick off this September 25 – 28 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center in Dallas, TX. Fortinet is proud to be participating as a Premiere sponsor.
Fortinet Brings the Industry’s Broadest Security Portfolio to Microsoft Ignite 2018
As a global leader in providing broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, Fortinet is again participating as a Gold Sponsor at Microsoft Ignite.
Beware of Emails Purporting to be from the IRS
FortiGuard Labs has come across a peculiar phishing campaign purporting to be from the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is titled “2018 UPDATE: NON RESIDENT ALIEN TAX WITHHOLDING.
Microsoft JET Database Engine Code Execution Vulnerability
FortiGuard Labs discovered a code execution vulnerability in the Windows JET Database Engine and reported it to Microsoft using the responsible disclosure process. On the patch Tuesday of...
Results from the Third Annual “ETSI NFV Plugtest + OPNFV SFC/NSH” Event
For three years now, ETSI has conducted an NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) Plugtest event that provides an opportunity for vendors and open source communities to meet, collaborate, and...
Security Services Enable Partners to Help Plug the Holes in Customer Networks
Today's attacks are designed to exploit vulnerabilities and dive deep into the network without leaving a trace. This enables lateral movement, in which bad actors search for resources to take over...
Painting a New Security Landscape
Derek Mankey sheds light on current criminal activity and suggests how organizations can stay a step ahead.
Today’s CISO is Shifting Toward Strategic Business Enablement
Today’s CISO responsibilities are shifting toward business enablement and digital transformation. Learn how CISOs can successfully adapt to these changes without compromising security posture.
Choosing a WAF Solution? Third-Party Evaluations can Help
In Gartner’s latest Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewall MQ report for 2018, Fortinet has been placed in the Challenger quadrant, while also showing continued movement in ability to...
Cryptojacking and the Home
Cryptojacking has become a growing concern. Cybercriminals aren’t satisfied with the available supply of vulnerable servers and PCs to hijack in order to mine their favorite cryptocurrency. So,...
Hack in the Box GSEC Wrap Up
Hack in The Box (HITB) GSEC is a security conference that was held from the 27th to the 31st of August 2018 in Singapore. This was its 4th iteration, and this year it was split into two different...
Facilitating Digital Transformation with FortiGate’s Secure SD-WAN Solutions
As businesses make the digital transformation, the role of SD-WAN solutions is growing increasingly critical. Learn how Fortinet’s SD-WAN solutions secure remote office connections while providing...
Fighting Network Silos
The problems created by old hub-and-spoke network architectures are happening again with the advent of the cloud. Following these strategies can avoid building a new set of silos.
FortiNAC Automates IoT Security for Digital Businesses
Fortinet just announced FortiNAC, the latest addition to its growing portfolio of integrated security solutions designed to protect today’s evolving networks.
Key Cyber Trends Impacting State and Local Government and Education
As education and state and local governments become more tech focused, they are more susceptible to cyber risks. See what Fortinet's Jeff Jennings had to say about key security trends in the SLED...
The Difference Between SaaS and IaaS from a CASB Perspective
FortiCASB continuously introduces new capabilities that help organizations manage the risks associated with the adoption of multiple cloud technologies.
The Evolving Threat Landscape - Looking at Our 2018 Predictions