Unifying Endpoint and Next-Gen Firewall Protection

This collaboration brings together the strengths of two cybersecurity leaders — CrowdStrike in endpoint security and Fortinet in network security — to provide joint customers and partners the flexibility, visibility and security they need to stop breaches.

Why CrowdStrike and Fortinet Joined Forces

As cyber threats continue to evolve, so too must the strategies and technologies that protect organizations. The strategic partnership between CrowdStrike and Fortinet is a key step toward delivering the integrated security needed to stop breaches. With exciting integrations already available — and more on the horizon — this partnership represents a future where security leaders can trust that they’re deploying the very best in network and endpoint protection.
The complexity of modern cyber threats and the growing enterprise attack surface demand a unified approach to security. CrowdStrike revolutionized endpoint detection and response (EDR) with its AI-powered CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform, delivering unparalleled protection. Meanwhile, Fortinet has cemented its leadership in network security with its FortiGate next-generation firewalls (NGFW). 

Delivering Unified, AI-Powered Protection

At the heart of this partnership are the layered capabilities and rich telemetry of CrowdStrike Falcon® Insight XDR and Fortinet FortiGate NGFW, combining AI-powered threat protection across endpoints and networks. This collaboration provides rich, context-aware insights into network traffic, user behavior and endpoint security posture. By harnessing the power of high-fidelity security telemetry and leading threat intelligence, joint customers get fast, accurate detection and response to even the most elusive threats.
The integration also offers customers comprehensive visibility across their security landscape, reducing the need to juggle disjointed tools or siloed data. Unified logging and threat correlation between endpoint and network data enables faster detection of malicious activities, reduces false positives and streamlines incident response. 
This integration allows organizations to deliver secure access to corporate applications based on device posture, ensuring that only trusted, healthy devices can access sensitive resources. By enforcing granular access controls and reducing attack vectors, the integrated technology minimizes the risk of malware spread and unauthorized access.

Enhancing Zero Trust and Adaptive Security

CrowdStrike and Fortinet aren’t just focused on delivering technology — they’re dedicated to building an open cybersecurity ecosystem that enables customers and partners to build a cyber resilient security strategy. Both companies are well-regarded for their world-class channel ecosystems, and this partnership further strengthens their ability to deliver value. By collaborating with shared channel partners, the partnership ensures customers around the globe receive localized, tailored support that drives better security outcomes.
This partnership responds to a growing demand for security platforms that provide a seamless, unified experience. With thousands of vendors crowding the cybersecurity space, organizations are looking for trusted, long-term partners that offer the flexibility and extensibility needed to build futureproof defenses. Together, CrowdStrike and Fortinet offer a gold-standard, best-of-breed combination of capabilities that meet these demands, from the smallest businesses to the largest enterprises.

A Shared Commitment to the Cybersecurity Ecosystem

In today’s fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations face an increasing barrage of sophisticated threats targeting endpoints, networks and every layer in between. CrowdStrike and Fortinet have formed a powerful partnership to deliver industry-leading protection from endpoint to firewall. 
In hybrid work environments, remote access to distributed systems has expanded the attack surface and increased the risk of lateral movement within networks. To counter this, the integration of CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint telemetry with Fortinet’s Universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) provides adaptive, risk-based security. 

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