Fortinet and Wiz Team Up for Stronger Cloud Security

Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity brand bridging networking and security, and Wiz, renowned for their Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), have unveiled a strategic collaboration. In this announcement, Wiz joins the Fortinet Fabric-Ready Technology Alliance Partner Program, while Fortinet becomes a participant in the Wiz Integration (WIN) Program. Together, they have developed an integrated solution aimed at fortifying enterprise cloud workload environments by combining Fortinet’s top-notch network security with Wiz’s cutting-edge cloud security.

Enhancing Cloud Security through Collaboration

This partnership brings substantial advantages to customers of both Wiz and Fortinet, empowering them to enhance the security of their cloud infrastructure and workloads.

For Fortinet, this alliance signifies an expansion of its Open Ecosystem. Wiz’s CNAPP capabilities offer organizations comprehensive visibility into their entire cloud ecosystem, enabling them to effectively prioritize and manage risks. Fortinet’s offerings, including the FortiGate VM Next-Generation Firewall virtual appliance and FortiGate CNF cloud-native firewall, consistently deliver cloud network security to safeguard cloud infrastructure and workloads.

John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer and EVP, Product Strategy at Fortinet, expressed, “The new integration will add value for our joint enterprise customers and enable them to seamlessly protect cloud workload environments with leading network security from Fortinet, and leading cloud security from Wiz. Fortinet continues to expand its Open Ecosystem with Wiz to better help enterprises and large organizations secure any application journey on any cloud.”

Raaz Herzberg, VP, Product Strategy at Wiz, shared his enthusiasm, stating, “Having a world-class partner like Fortinet as part of WIN testifies to the power of a ‘together’ approach. We’re also thrilled to be joining the Fortinet Open Ecosystem. Combining forces allows us to deliver significant value: empowering security teams so they can meet diverse needs quickly, driving more value across the organization and adopting a new cloud operating model.”

Ideal Solution for Diverse Clientele

The Fortinet-Wiz solution is tailor-made for enterprises and commercial customers seeking a comprehensive, feature-rich security solution. Fortinet also offers additional cloud-native solutions designed for smaller businesses, seamlessly integrated with the Fortinet Security Fabric.

The Fortinet-Wiz Integration

Wiz is the tool of choice for companies seeking to scan every layer of their cloud infrastructure for rapid identification and mitigation of risks in their cloud-based applications. The new Fortinet integration leverages Wiz’s profound visibility into cloud environments, enabling the Fortinet Security Fabric to absorb these insights for automated security enforcement, ensuring seamless protection for shared customers in cloud environments. Consequently, FortiGate VM and FortiGate CNF can make informed decisions to either permit or block specific traffic to and from virtual machines (VMs) operating in cloud environments.

Customers gain the flexibility to define their automation rules within Wiz, offering customization and adaptability. Future plans include the development and implementation of additional integrations and use cases, promising ongoing enhancements to this dynamic partnership.