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Consolidate and Secure Branch
Networks with SD-Branch
2024 GARTNER® MAGIC QUADRANT™ FOR ENTERPRISE WIRED AND
WIRELESS LAN INFRASTRUCTURE
What Is Secure SD-Branch?
Distributed branches transitioning to new tool sets are having a significant impact on the network. With both remote and local
users directly accessing the internet for cloud and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, the WAN and LAN edges are
getting more complicated than ever. Moreover, internet-of-things (IoT) devices entering the branch network need to be
onboarded securely, or they can introduce new vulnerabilities for attackers to exploit. It is becoming critical to deploy next-
generation branch networking strategies to support this new paradigm.
Recent surveys have shown that users see a need for WAN solutions that also integrate and offer common management with their
internal LAN networking solutions. Additionally, branch security was the top concern across all respondents.
SD-Branch aims to extend the features of SD-WAN across the entire branch network through consolidation of services and
convergence of management. This reduces the burden on IT teams while improving overall branch security.
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Secure SD-Branch Facilitates Digital Innovation
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN technology is integrated with network elements such as
WAN, LAN, and WLAN, to deliver the most secure and manageable remote branch in
the industry. To address the explosion of IoT devices, Fortinet Secure SD-Branch
further utilizes FortiGate next-generation firewall capabilities to offer Zero Trust
services onboard. Administrators can not only discover and secure IoT devices, but
also detect anomalies by using FortiGate and Indicator of Compromise services within
the Security Fabric.
Secure SD-Branch follows the Fortinet security-driven networking philosophy, which
integrates networking services into the security infrastructure through FortiOS, the
FortiGate operating system. Key benefits include a common management platform and
integrated security, enabling Ethernet switch, WLAN interfaces, and LTE/5G backhaul
to be controlled with the same level of enforcement as firewall interfaces. FortiGate
uses “FortiLink” technology to communicate with switch and wireless platforms and
requires no additional licenses. SD-Branch capabilities are included as part of the
FortiOS running on every FortiGate.
Fortinet SD-Branch enables customers to converge their security, WAN, and LAN,
extending the benefits of the Fortinet Security Fabric to their distributed branches.
Secure SD-Branch is comprised of FortiGate Secure SD-WAN, FortiSwitch, FortiAP,
and FortiExtender to deliver consolidation of branch services. To extend protection to
the device edge, built-in Zero Trust features in our FortiOS operating system allow for
secure onboarding of devices. Additional real-time auditing of device behavior can be
obtained by adding FortiNAC network access control capabilities.
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Key Capabilities
Security to the edge
Simplification IoT control
Fortinet offers the most secure LAN
Secure SD-Branch consolidates solution in the industry by Fortinet FortiOS has built-in NAC
operations and eliminates silos. converging networking with features to allow for secure
Convergence of the WAN, security. All LAN, WAN, and security onboarding of IoT devices. In
security, and access layer (wired elements are managed and addition, FortiNAC integrates with
and wireless) consolidates enforced through a single pane of FortiGate, allowing for enhanced
management, reduces risk, and glass with FortiOS on the FortiGate. real-time security of IoT devices
increases agility. on the network. These options
offer increased visibility and
anomaly detection without the
need for additional equipment to
be installed at every site.
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How Can You Benefit from Fortinet?
Manage risks Protect brand Industry's best TCO
Simplified protection and Preventing data exfiltration will Reduced licensing and support
monitoring extend throughout the foster customer confidence and costs, which in turn lower
branch for seamless security. help prevent loss of brand operating expenses and overall
reputation. total cost of ownership (TCO).
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