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.
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More Encrypted Traffic Than Ever
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The Weaponization of PUAs
In this FortiGuard Labs article we will define what a PUA is, describe its inherent risks, and how malware makes use of them by showcasing a malware sample.
Helping Exponential-e Navigate the Changing Threat Landscape
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Providing Improved Security Posture for Your Customers
Effective cybersecurity relies on active threat and vulnerability awareness. Partners can help provide that awareness using a comprehensive cyber threat assessment program.
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Cybersecurity Skills Report: Data Shows What CISOs Look for In Security Architects
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Smarter Security Starts with Understanding How Cybercriminals Work
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Fortinet Selected to Join the AWS Consulting Partner Private Offer Program
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With AWS launching its much-anticipated Transit Gateway service, we are excited to announce the availability of the Fortinet Cloud Services Hub integrated with the AWS Transit Gateway.
Fortinet and AWS Offer New, Integrated Security Solutions
Fortinet has made a number of announcements this week at the AWS Re:Invent Conference as part of AWS’s recently announced launch of new services, where Fortinet was named as launch partner.
Fortinet to Serve as a Founding Partner of the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Cybersecurity
The Centre for Cybersecurity today announced that Accenture, Fortinet, and Sberbank will serve as the Founding Partners of the Centre, holding permanent seats on the board.
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Cookie Maker: Inside the Google Docs Malicious Network
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Promoting Business Enablement Through Cloud Security at AWS re:Invent 2018
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After a quick analysis of a new phishing email, FortiGuard Labs found that it was spreading a new variant of the Loki malware. In this blog we walk through what it does.
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