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FortiSASE - Use cases

In today's rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations face a myriad of challenges in safeguarding their network infrastructure and ensuring secure access for their users. Fortinet's FortiSASE solution offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities to address these challenges across various use cases. This page focuses on three key use cases: Secure Internet Access (SIA), Secure Cloud Access (SCA), and Secure Private Access (SPA).
Each use case is designed to provide robust protection against different threats and risks, offering a tailored approach to securing network connectivity and data access. From malware prevention and user activity control to zero-day attack protection and secure cloud and private access, FortiSASE empowers organizations with the tools they need to mitigate risks, maintain compliance, and safeguard their digital assets in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

1. Secure Internet Access (SIA)​

Malware and Ransomware Prevention:

  • Utilize FortiGuard CPRL (ML-powered) AV
  • Detect and block known and unknown malware, including ransomware

User Activity Protection and Control:

  • Employ deep inspection techniques
  • Continuously monitor web activity for potential threats
  • Utilize FortiGuard AI-powered web filtering and SSL inspection

Zero-Day Attack Protection:

  • Integrate FortiSandbox
  • Protect against advanced threats
  • Implement robust security measures against evolving cyber threats ​
FortiSASE Secure Internet Access (SIA) solution

FortiSASE Secure Internet Access (SIA) solution

2. Secure Cloud Access (SCA)​

The main functionalities provided with Secure Cloud Access are:

  • Total control and visibility
  • Establish different policies depending on context
  • Protect your data
  • Prevent threats
  • Ensure data confidentiality
  • Validation of conformity
FortiSASE Secure Cloud Access (SCA) solution

FortiSASE Secure Cloud Access (SCA) solution

3. Secure Private Access (SPA)​

The main functionalities provided with Secure Private Access are:

  • Remove network access – only allow app access
  • Replace existing VPN fully with a zero trust posture
  • Hide apps from the internet – reduce the attack surface
  • Provide a consistent security posture regardless of location
  • Protect data originating from internal apps

3.1 Secure Private Access (SPA) solution with SD-WAN​

FortiSASE Secure Private Access (SPA) solution with SD-WAN

FortiSASE Secure Private Access (SPA) solution with SD-WAN architecture

3.2 Secure Private Access (SPA) solution with ZTNA​

FortiSASE Secure Private Access (SPA) solution with ZTNA

FortiSASE Secure Private Access (SPA) solution with ZTNA architecture