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Fortinet's FortiSASE Achieves Exceptional Ratings

Recently, CyberRatings.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to evaluating cybersecurity products, released the test results for Fortinet's Unified Secure Access Service Edge (FortiSASE). The results highlighted the product's outstanding performance, earning it

• - AAA Ratings for Security Service Edge (SSE) Threat Protection
• - AAA Ratings for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

FortiSASE was rigorously assessed against various metrics, including its ability to protect against 205 exploits, with a robust defense demonstrated against a staggering 7,140 wild malware samples. In addition, the system effectively blocked all 1,124 evasion attempts, which are techniques commonly employed by cyber attackers to bypass security measures.

Evasion management is a crucial aspect of any cybersecurity solution. It's noted that if an SSE fails to detect just one evasion technique, an attacker could potentially breach the security perimeter. In this instance, Fortinet showcased remarkable resilience by successfully neutralizing every attack mode presented.

The testing results unveiled that FortiSASE achieved an impressive 98.53% Protection Rate, blocking 99.02% of Exploits, 99.50% of Malware, and successfully maintaining a 100% success rate in evasion detection. Furthermore, its handling of TLS/SSL 1.2 and 1.3 cipher suites received a 100% rating, underscoring its fortified approach towards secure data transmission.

Accuracy in distinguishing between bona fide traffic and threats also plays a significant role in a cybersecurity product’s effectiveness. In the context of false positives—where legitimate traffic is mistakenly classified as a threat—FortiSASE excelled, achieving 100% for browsing and 99.83% for file downloads, ensuring minimal disruption to business activities while keeping malicious attacks at bay.

The Zero Trust Network Access feature of FortiSASE also fared extraordinarily well, confirming its credentials in today's security landscape where trust is no longer a given. Key metrics included:

• - 100% for Authentication & Identity Management
• - 100% Resource Access
• - 95% Routing & Policy Enforcement
• - 100% TLS/SSL Functionality

According to Vikram Phatak, CEO of CyberRatings.org, “Fortinet handled our variety of use cases with ease and demonstrated that they could block attacks under a wide range of conditions. Their offering should be on everyone’s short list.”

The tests were executed in collaboration with specialized tools designed for performance evaluation and exploit packet capture. As CyberRatings progresses in its testing schedule, upcoming evaluations will also encompass other SSE vendors along with assessments of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) capabilities.

For those interested in the in-depth test methodologies and comprehensive reports, they can be found on CyberRatings.org’s website, providing valuable resources for enterprise decision-makers focused on enhancing their cybersecurity posture.

In conclusion, Fortinet’s FortiSASE is not only meeting the high standards set forth by industry testing but is also establishing itself as a formidable player in the cybersecurity domain. Its exceptional ratings reflect both its effectiveness and reliability in shielding organizations against an ever-evolving threat landscape.