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   Dec 22, 2005 Pizza Hut Deploys Fortinet Security Appliances
Pizza Hut Korea successfully deploys Fortinet's FG-1000 and FG-60 multi-threat security appliances to protect its head office and hundreds of restaurant franchise outlets throughout South Korea against a wide range of network threats.
- eWEEK, Korea
   Dec 15, 2005 IT adoption and security needs for Taiwan colleges
Fortinet is named one of the leading vendors in three categories - IT Systems, Networking, and Security. Fortinet holds 30% market share in the education vertical, while Cisco and Netscreen/Juniper hold 15% market share each.
IT Week, Taiwan
   Dec 15, 2005 Fortinet unveils enhanced FortiMail-2000 appliance
Fortinet announces the release of FortiMail-2000, a secure messaging appliance with antispam features, targeted at enterprises, universities and managed security service providers (MSSPs).
- CRN India
   Dec 15, 2005 Fortinet appoints Hansen Chang as VP of APAC to quickly respond to clients' needs in the region
This article announces the appointment of Fortinet's new VP for APAC, Hansen Chang. Besides growing Fortinet's business in Asia, Hansen's charter is also to enhance local support for clients and resellers in different countries.
- DigiTimes Taiwan
   Dec 13, 2005 Interview with Hansen Chang, Vice President of Fortinet APAC: "If convergence is the trend for mobile phones, the equivalent trend for security is UTM"
Hansen Chang, Vice President of Fortinet APAC, explains that technology advances in network security has led to the emerging popularity of UTM solutions and Fortinet as the market leader in that space. Hansen also announced that Fortinet will increase focus on telecommunications companies and financial institutions in the coming months.
- Digital Daily, Korea
   Dec 9, 2005 BAAC Thailand purchases Fortinet products and solutions worth USD$250,000 in security upgrade
Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), Thailand’s leading agricultural bank, has selected Fortinet to provide comprehensive protection for its extensive network and critical data.
- Buycoms, Thailand
   Dec 8, 2005 Fortinet UTM products target the high-end market
Fortinet recently announced the appointment of a new VP for APAC, Hansen Chang. In coming months, Fortinet will develop its business in the telecom and financial sectors with new releases for large enterprises and MSSPs.
- iThome Weekly
   Dec 7, 2005 Fortinet Korea announces new FortiAnalyzer 3.0 product and firmware
Fortinet Korea announced the release of FortiAnalyzer 3.0, which features a major new firmware release for the product formerly known as FortiLog™. The new firmware brings significant changes, additions and improvements for users.
- DataNet, Korea
   Dec 7, 2005 Fortinet Korea unveils the FortiAnalyzer firmware
Fortinet has enhanced and expanded its security management functionality to provide comprehensive reporting, vulnerability scanning and other features that let IT organizations obtain increased visibility into their networks and address governmental regulatory compliance requirements.
- Seoul Finance, Korea
   Dec 6, 2005 Fortinet to improve technical support in Asia Pacific
Fortinet plans to improve its technical support for clients in the Asia Pacific region and focus more on the network and computer security needs of financial companies and institutions.
- CNET Taiwan
   Dec 5, 2005 Interview with Hansen Chang, VP, APAC, Fortinet
Hansen Chang discusses his plans and strategy for Fortinet in Asia-Pacific, and how Fortinet has attained leadership in the Unified Threat Management (UTM) security market - a category consisting of integrated multi-function security appliances.
- Enterprise Week, Hong Kong
   Dec 5, 2005 Wave of new network security appliance products
As local security vendors release new products, furious competition in the security appliance market is expected. Overseas vendors including 3Com, Checkpoint Aventail and Symantec have announced new product releases, and Fortinet has recently unveiled the FG-1000A for large enterprise networks.
- eWEEK, Korea
   Dec 5, 2005 More appliances from Fortinet arrive
Fortinet announces the release of the FG-1000A and FG-1000AFA2 for large enterprises, and the FG100-A and FG-2000 for smaller businesses. Also released was Fortinet's latest reporting tool, FortiAnalyzer 3.0, formerly known as FortiLog.
- Inquirer.Net , India
   Dec 5, 2005 Multi-Gigabit Security Appliances for Large Enterprises from Fortinet
Fortinet unveils two new security products, the FortiGate-1000A and FortiGate-1000AFA2, for large enterprise networks, featuring comprehensive multi-threat protection and reliability.
- Voice & Data India
   Dec 2, 2005 Fortinet Expands FortiAnalyzer Family
Network solutions provider Fortinet announces the release of version 3.0 of FortiAnalyzer firmware. The company also announced two new appliances in the FortiAnalyzer family - the 100A and 2000 models - targeted at small/medium business (SMB) and large enterprise deployments, respectively
- ChannelTimes.com
   Dec 1, 2005 Fortinet announces FortiAnalyzer 3.0
Fortinet announces the release of FortiAnalyzer 3.0. The new firmware has significant new features such as vulnerability scanning, packet capture, remotely access capabilities and expanded management functionality.
- EFY Times, India
   Dec 2005 Security vendors introduce new products and strategies for 2006.
Security vendors are expected to introduce new UTM products and business strategies for 2006. Fortinet announces a new and enhanced high-end FortiGate-1000A firewall featuring FortiAccel technology, which accelerates small packet performance for streaming media applications.
- ComputerWorld Korea
   Nov 30, 2005 Fortinet Announces New Gigabit Security Appliances for Large Enterprises
Fortinet releases two new FortiGate systems featuring FortiAccel technology, which accelerates small packet performance for streaming media applications.
- ThaiPR.net. Thailand
   Nov 30, 2005 UTM Integrated Security
This story explains the rapid rise of blended threats, and how Unified Threat Management (UTM) systems counter them, while gaining market traction with large and small enterprises.
- DQ Channels India
   Nov 24, 2005 Living on Air
CMPnet Asia talks to Fortinet customer Aeronimbus and discusses how scaling up IT can be cheap -- and quick -- if properly handled. The solution is unified threat management, coupled with a competent channel partner.
- CMP Asia, Singapore
   Nov 22, 2005 Fortinet deploys integrated security service for Pizza Hut Korea
Pizza Hut Korea secures its franchise restaurants and head office with Fortinet UTM solutions.
- Digital Daily, Korea
   Nov 22, 2005 Pizza Hut Deploys Fortinet Security Appliances
Pizza Hut Korea successfully deploys Fortinet's FG-1000 and FG-60 multi-threat security appliances to protect its head office and hundreds of restaurant franchise outlets throughout South Korea against a wide range of network threats.
- eWEEK, Korea
   Nov 22, 2005 Fortinet to Fortify UTM Market
Vishak Raman, country manager, India, for Fortinet describes the state of the UTM market and attributes the growing popularity of UTM products to increasingly sophisticated computer and network threats.
- CXO Today, India
   Nov 18, 2005 AVAR 2005 in Tianjin
Fortinet as the brone sponsor took part in the AVAR 2005 conference in Tianjin on Nov 17-18, CTO Michael Xie had a key speech on the conference. There are more than 100 overseas people and totally 400 people joined in the conference.
   Nov 17, 2005 Fortinet's Large Enterprise Security Offers
Fortinet, the Unified Threat Management leader, has unveiled two new security appliances for large enterprise networks. Fortinet also announced new FortiAccel technology that significantly accelerates small packet firewall performance.
- CXO Today, India
   Nov 14, 2005 Channel Expansion in Fortinet India
In an interview, Fortinet's India country manager, Vishak Raman attributes the success the company has enjoyed to strong relationships with channels, and explains how Fortinet plans to increase its market share in the future.
360 Magazine, India
   Nov 11, 2005 BTI Sita selects Fortinet for multi-site deployment
Fortinet has announced that BTI Sita, a leading travel management company in India, has selected Fortinet's FortiGate integrated network security appliances to secure its business data.
- Express Computer
   Nov 8, 2005 Strong Demand for UTM devices fuels Fortinet's Third Quarter Success
Fortinet announces record shipments for quarter ending September 2005. For the third quarter, Fortinet shipped more than 21,000 units of FortiGate, FortiMail, FortiManager and FortiLog products around the world. Quarterly sales hit record levels, with the USA generating approximately 100% increase year-on-year.
- Digital Daily, Koreas
   Nov 8, 2005 Fortinet's Success in the Third Quarter Fuelled by Strong Demand
Fortinet's strong third quarter showing was driven by strong and growing demand for UTM products and services in businesses and service providers, according to Mr Ken Xie, CEO of Fortinet Inc. Fortinet is one of the largest and fastest-growing companies in the network security industry.
- IT Business Journal, Korea
   Nov 5, 2005 Fortinet Japan establishes support program for second-tier partners
Fortinet Japan aims to build the close relationships with second-tier partners by rolling out support program. Currently, there are 12 partner companies, including the Otsuka Corporation, Canon Sales, Daiwabo Information System, and JBCC.
BCN Japan
   Nov 5, 2005 UTM security devices move to the mainstream
Demand for UTM devices, which integrate the capabilities of firewall, VPN, IDS, anti-spam and antivirus, is rising. Point solutions are finding it increasingly difficult to compete. Fortinet and ISS, which have both recently achieved certifications with the NSS group, dominate the UTM market.
- eWEEK, Korea
   Nov 4, 2005 Fortinet to expand channel in North India
In this interview, Vishak Raman discusses Fortinet's plans to increase its visibility and expand its base in northern India, following its success in establishing itself in the south of the country.
- IT Var News, India
   Nov 4, 2005 Box the spam
Open your inbox on a Monday morning and chances are that you will have to wade through dozens of sex aid advertisements, sob stories about Nigerian widows, and notifications of you winning a top prize in some million-dollar lucky draw (of which you have "won" about a hundred). These junk mail continue to trickle in, and by the end of the day, you could have spent half an hour checking and deleting them.
- CMPnet Asia
   Nov 2, 2005 Fortinet achieves UTM Certification from NSS
Fortinet announces that its FortiGateT-3600 systems have passed rigorous testing by the NSS Group, a prestigious independent security organization, and has been awarded UTM certification.
- Digital Times, Korea
   Nov 1, 2005 Interview with Vishak Raman, Country Manager, Fortinet
Country Manager Vishak Raman explains Fortinet’s strategy for reaching new markets in India through partner selection.
- IT Price Var, India
   Nov 1, 2005 Fortinet appoints Hansen Chang as VP-Asia Pacific
Fortinet announces the appointment of Hansen Chang as VP, Asia-Pacific. Mr. Chang will be responsible for managing sales, marketing, support and operations for the region.
- CRN India
   Oct 28, 2005 Demand for security products spikes in Thailand: Cisco, Fortinet and Telindus command most market share
The security market is projected to grow by more than 50%. Fortinet to concentrate on educational institutions.  Fortinet Country Manager for Thailand, Uthaipat Ratanapupha, explains that UTM is particularly suited for schools and universities.
- IT News, Thailand
   Oct 22, 2005 Security market's dramatic boom in Thailand: a market dominated by Cisco, Fortinet and Telindus
The computer and network security market is projected to grow by more than 50%. According to Mr. Uthaipat Ratanaphupha, Thailand Country Manager for Fortinet, explains that the focus for the company will be on the education sector, because of the suitability of UTM solutions for universities and schools.
- Than News, Thailand
   Oct 20, 2005 Report on SSL VPNs
This report describes the current state of SSL VPN technology and what factors businesses and organizations need to consider when choosing a VPN solution. IPSec VPN clients have a higher tendency to crash the operating system they run on top of, compared to SSL VPNs, but SSL VPN vendors offer solutions with varying capabilities (such as support for HTTP and FTP only), which businesses need to clear on before buying.
- Hitech Information, Korea
   Oct 20, 2005 Nokia-CheckPoint reinforce relationship, Fortinet and Juniper grab SMB market share
Nokia which has aggressively pursued the enterprise network security market, has started initiatives to penetrate the SMB sector, through joint-promotions with CheckPoint. At present, Fortinet and Juniper Networks are leaders in this market segment, with Fortinet commanding about 60% of market share in the SMB market segment.
- eWEEK, Korea
   Oct 20, 2005 Security market is set to boom in Thailand: Cisco, Fortinet and Telindus command largest most market now.
As more homes and businesses use the Internet in Thailand, the security market is expected to grow by more than 50%. Fortinet will focus on the education sector in Thailand, as UTM devices are the most appropriate security devices for this sector, in terms of manageability as well as budget.
- eTech, Thailand
   Oct 18, 2005 Hansen Chang Joins Fortinet as VP, APAC
Fortinet, Inc. announces the appointment of industry veteran Hansen Chang as vice president, Asia-Pacific. He will be responsible for sales, marketing, support and operations in Asia-Pacific. Mr. Chang was previously from CipherTrust and Netscreen.
- Channel Times, India
   Oct 18, 2005 Fortinet Appoints Industry Veteran Hansen Chang as Vice President of Asia-Pacific
Fortinet today announced the appointment of Hansen Chang as Vice President, Asia-Pacific. Chang will be responsible for managing sales, support and operations in Asia-Pacific. Mr. Chang has 25 years of corporate and field experience in IT.
- ZDNet, India
   Oct 17, 2005 Fortinet Appoints Hansen Chang VP Asia Pacific
Fortinet announces the appointment of Hansen Chang as Vice President, Asia-Pacific. Mr. Chang, a veteran of the IT industry, will oversee sales, marketing, support and operations in Asia-Pacific.
- CXO Today, India
   Oct 17, 2005 Fortinet, appointed Hansen Chang as Vice President for APAC
Fortinet announces the appointment of Hansen Chang as Vice President, Asia Pacific. Mr. Chang will oversee sales, marketing and support activities and operations in the region. Mr. Chang was previously from CipherTrust and Netscreen.
- IT Times, Korea
   Oct 17, 2005 Fortinet Appoints Hansen Chang VP Asia Pacific
Fortinet announces the appointment of Hansen Chang as Vice President, Asia-Pacific. Mr. Chang, a veteran of the IT industry, will oversee sales, marketing, support and operations in Asia-Pacific.
- CXO Today, India
   Oct 15, 2005 The State of Malware Today
Fortinet's review of Malicious Code Activity for September 2005 appears in the malware section of CTO Forum magazine. The article lists significant threats and countries reporting the most incidents of outbreaks.
- CTO Forum, India
   Oct 13, 2005 Fortinet to Focus on Consolidating
In an interview, Fortinet country manager for India, Vishak Raman explains Fortinet's channel strategies and success over the last two years. Fortinet has managed to capture 49 % market share in India in the Unified Threat Management (UTM) segment, with 450 customer installations in India.
- IT VAR News, India
   Oct 11, 2005 Fortinet retains leadership in UTM security market
Fortinet has retained its worldwide leadership of the Unified Threat Management (UTM) security appliance market for the second consecutive year, according to an IDC report.
- DQ Week, India
   Oct 5, 2005 Security Vendors Enter the Mid-Range Market
Security equipment vendors in Korea are actively marketing new products to the SMB market. This initiative is partly driven by near saturation in the large corporate segment and public sector. Nokia, WatchGuard and Fortinet are early entrants into this market.
- Korea Information Telecommunication
   Oct 5, 2005 Top 10 viruses for September 2005
According to Fortinet's monthly list of top 10 computer threats list, unlike previous months when mass mailing worms dominated the list, nearly half of September's top 10 threats are not worms. HTML/Ebay-phish and Adware/180Solutions and two additional spyware threats(ZangoSA, a "browser helper object, and Download/Px) have entered the list.
- Prachachart Thurakij, Thailand
   Oct 5, 2005 Zotob a serious threat to global users
In Fortinet's August review of malicious code activity, there is a special focus on the Zotob worm -- how it propagates itself, its similarities to MSBlaster and Sasser and methods to deal with it.
- IT Magazine, India
   Oct 5, 2005 Top ten countries with the most computer virus outbreaks, September 2005 ranking
In a Fortinet report, the top ten countries experiencing the most computer virus outbreaks are published. The USA ranks highest followed by Korea. These two countries have the highest numbers of broadband users.
- Matichon, Thailand
   Oct 5, 2005 Fortinet Helps Minimize Down-time from Individual Threats
Vietnam Business Forum interviews Fortinet's country manager for Vietnam, Ms Daphne Chee about Fortinet's strategy for entering the Vietnam IT market, and Fortinet's unique approach to network security.
- Business Forum, Vietnam
   Oct 3, 2005 Fortinet maintains leadership with 18.1% market share
According to IDC, the UTM segment of the Threat Management Appliance category continues to be the fastest-growing segment of the security appliance market in 2004. Fortinet maintained its leadership with 18.1 percent of market share.
- PC Week, Taiwan
   Oct 3, 2005 Phone Viruses not spreading as fast
Although mobile phone viruses have no spread as quickly as experts had earlier predicted, the situation may soon change with the introduction of 3G networks and 3G-capable phones. The low rates of infection so far from mobile phone viruses may have lulled users into a false sense of security. Jens Andreassen explains that most mobile phone users are unaware of the risks when they download ringtones and photographs to their devices.
- Straits Times, Singapore
   Oct 1, 2005 Fortinet Named Worldwide Leader of 2004 Unified Threat Management Market
According to IDC's latest report titled "Worldwide Threat Management Security Appliances 2005-2009", Fortinet held number 1 position with 18.1 percent of the UTM market in 2004.
- Channel Times, India
   Oct 2005 Unified threat management is the most optimized implementation
This long features focused what is UTM, advantages and disadvantages, case studies, and catalog of major 10 UTM products.
- N+I Network Guide
   Oct 2005 Security Vendors Enter the Mid-Range Market
Security equipment vendors in Korea are actively marketing new products to the SMB market. This initiative is partly driven by near saturation in the large corporate segment and public sector. Nokia, WatchGuard and Fortinet are early entrants into this market.
- Korea Information Telecommunication
   Oct 2005 SK C&C Deploys FortiGate-3000 Antivirus /IPS Platform
SK C&C completes successful deployment of FortiGate-3000 antivirus firewall platform at the new corporate office in Bundang, South Korea. SK C&C selected Fortinet's Fortigate systems because of their superior performance during evaluation tests.
- Seoul Finance, Korea
   Oct 2005 Open Competition in the SSL VPN market
This article explains what SSL VPNs are, their benefits and the state of the market in Korea. Fortinet is mentioned as being particularly customer-focused because the company will add SSL VPN features to their network security products soon.
- Network Times, Korea
   Oct 2005 Korea's Leading IT Outsourcing Company Beefs Up Security with Fortinet's FortiGate Systems
SK C&C, a leading Korean IT outsourcing firm that does solutions integration, has deployed Fortinet's carrier-class FortiGate-3000 platforms to protect its network and users against a wide range of threats.
- Digital Times, Korea
   Sep 30, 2005 Sneaky Monsters, is there a Better Way to Tackle Viruses?
This article explores the recent effects of the Dumador virus, what it means for Internet users, as well as some approaches that users can take to protect themselves.
- The New Paper
   Sep 22, 2005 Grayware: don't make your computer gray:
In this article, Jim Hwang defines what grayware is and provides tips for users to protect their computers against this threat.
- CNet Taiwan
   Sep 29, 2005 Destructive power of mobile viruses could rise fast
The dream of a connected world where PCs and mobile phones can communicate with the digital home and other devices is supposed to make life easier. But it could instead make life far more dangerous if malware developers have their way.
- ARN Net
   Sep 27, 2005 Fortinet Protects Against New Trojan W32/Bagle.CJ-mm
The W32/Bagle.CJ-mm affects users who open infected attachments. It disables firewalls, AV and other security related applications, renaming files, deleting processes and generally lowering security settings, and is classified a "Level Four" threat by Fortinet. Fortinet systems supported by the FortiGuard Distribution Network protect customers against this new threat.
- Siam Turakij, Thailand
   Sep 22, 2005 Fortinet Protects Against W32/Bagle.CJ-mm
Fortinet announces protection against the W32/Bagle.CJmm(also known as W32/Mitglieder.FE) Trojan as a feature in FortiMail Secure Messaging Systems and FortiClient Host Security software.
- ZD Net India
   Sep 20, 2005 BTI Sita Secures Its Data with Fortinet Solutions
In an interview with CXOtoday, country manager for Fortinet India, Vishak Raman, discusses different approaches to network security, the benefits of integrated security hardware platforms, and investing in security infrastructure as insurance against virus outbreaks, hacking and other computer incidents.  
- CXOToday, India
   Sep 18, 2005 As IT security concerns rise, so do UTM devices
According to a recent report by IDC, Unified Threat Management products are poised for strong growth, and forecasted to exceed sales of traditional firewall and VPN products. Fortinet is named the #1 UTM vendor with 49% market share in India.
- The Hindu, India
   Sep 17, 2005 Fortinet to secure BTI Sita network
BTI Sita Business Travel has selected to deploy Fortinet's FortiGate integrated network security appliances to secure its business data. Mr. Richard Bright, Head (IT) of BTI Sita, explains the decision to choose Fortinet products.
- TCIOL Security, India
   Sep 15, 2005 Fortinet selects BTI Sita product to secure its business data
BTI Sita Business Travel selects Fortinet's FortiGate to protect its data in 13 offices throughout India. The company finds that Fortinet's UTM solution integrates well into their existing network, and offered superior security without impacting performance.
- CTO Forum, India
   Sep 10, 2005 Firewall Product Review - FortiGate 1000 Antivirus Firewall
This article describes the features and capabilities of the FortiGate-1000, and explains why enterprises should consider deploying this UTM solution.
- DigiTimes, Taiwan
   Sep 5, 2005 Top 10 countries affected by virus outbreaks for September 2005
The rise of spyware is highlighted in Fortinet's monthly top 10 threats list with HTML/Ebay-phish, Adware/180Solutions and ZangoSA entering the top 10 list.
- OverClock Zone, Thailand
   Sep 5, 2005 The trouble with smart phones
Benjamin Teh, sales director of Asia South, talks about security issues related to wireless networks and how protection against content-based attacks is often left to the user.
- Voice & Data
   Sep 5, 2005 State of Information Security market similar to Age of Warring States
This article gives an overview of the development of security technologies, from packet filtering and application proxies to current Unified Threat Management (UTM) devices, and notes that with the entry of Fortinet into the Korean market, comprehensive security is now affordable to SMBs.
- IT Solutions, Korea
   Sep 5, 2005 Wireless, the Silent Danger
Fortinet's country manager for Thailand, Khun Uthaipat Ratanaphupha, explains the dangers of wireless technologies, current threats in the network environment and how companies should think about security issues, in this magazine interview.
- eWeek, Thailand
   Sep 5, 2005 The Right Recipe for your Network's Safety
This review of the FortiGate-60M discusses features relevant to small and medium businesses, such as the integrated analog modem as a continuous-connectivity option, and the integrated essential security functions, such as firewall, antivirus, VPN and content-filter, among others.
- IT Magazine, India
   Sep 5, 2005 Integration is the key
This article discusses the features and benefits of integrated security appliances, as compared to deploying point products and solutions to provide security in the enterprise. Country manager for Fortinet India, Vishak Raman observes that large enterprises with existing security infrastructure are also considering adding integrated devices in a multi-layer approach to security.
- Network Computing, India
   Sep 2, 2005 Zotob...A significant threat: Fortinet
Fortinet network-based antivirus firewall systems for real-time network protection on Friday released its review of malicious code activity across the globe in August 2005, focusing particularly on the Zotob worm, the most significant threat since Sasser and MsBlaster worms that wreaked havoc in 2004.
- India Infoline News
   Sep 2005 Integrated Security for SMBs - Fortinet's FortiGate-5000 series
Fortinet's FortiGate-5000 platform features firewall, VPN, IPS, antivirus and anti-spam capabilities, and is capable of handling 2Gbps to 50 Gbps of traffic. Configuration is simple, and the product is designed for companies that need high performance, reliability and hot-swap capabilities.
- Management & Computer, Korea
   Sep 2005 The IT Market for UTMs in 1H 2005
UTM devices showed the highest growth rate, with sales amounting to almost USD$9,094,000, or three times more than for the same period the previous year. Many vendors have now entered the market, but Fortinet remains the leader in the UTM space, with USD$4 million in revenue.
- ComputerWorld Korea
   Aug 31, 2005 FortiGate systems prevent pharming
This article explains what "pharming" is, and how Fortinet's FortiGate systems and FortiClient host security software can be deployed to repel this and other attacks from blended threats.
- ComputerWorld Philippines
   Aug 29, 2005 Pharming Tips
Jim Hwang, Technology Director for Fortinet Taiwan, explains the characteristics of "pharming" attacks and provides 10 tips that IT managers can use to protect their corporate networks.  
- CNET Taiwan
   Aug 29, 2005 Fortinet Protects Against W33/Dumador.DH-tr
Fortinet announces protection against the W32/Dumador.DH-tr Trojan and keylogger through its lates virus and threat signature update.
- PC Week, Taiwan
   Aug 26, 2005 Fortinet and Zero One Technology to host Q3 Partner Day.
Fortinet and Zero One Technology will host the Q3 Partner Day event. Fortinet’s technology director will present a technical update and announce new sales promotions.
- iThome Weekly, Taiwan
   Aug 26, 2005 Fortinet's Certified Network Service Professional certification has largest potential
The FCNSP program includes the deployment of FortiGate antivirus firewalls, FortiGate installation and deployment. The objective of the FCNSP program is to help students understand the features, benefits and use of Fortinet products and security functions.
- iThome Weekly, Taiwan
   Aug 26, 2005 FortiGate meets enterprise needs in network security- Netfos partners with Fortinet
With bandwidth costs getting cheaper, enterprises with limited budgets turn to UTM devices for network security. Netfos, a Fortinet distributor in Taiwan, offers all-in-one devices which provide web content filtering and other essential security features.
- iThome Weekly, Taiwan
   Aug 18, 2005 Fortinet Protects Against W32/Dumador.DH-tr
Fortinet announces its UTM platforms protect against W32/Dumador.DH-tr, a new backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform that uses spyware and keylogging to collect and submit sensitive personal information via the HTTP protocol.
- PCHome, Taiwan
   Aug 12, 2005 Virus threats down, Ebay phishing scams appear
According to a Fortinet report in July 2005, emergence of new viruses is down 28%, malware incidents were also down 15%.
- iThome Weekly, Taiwan
   Aug 8, 2005 Fortinet FortiGate 200A
ZDNet Australia reviews the FortiGate-200A against other network security platforms. The reviewer notes: "Relatively straightforward and easy to use -- as a security appliance should be"
- Technology & Business, Australia
   Aug 6, 2005 Industry Predicts Solid Financial Growth
In this article, Jonathan Odria of WhiteGold speaks about the increasing demand for UTM security solutions, with particular focus on Fortinet's products and services.
- Australia Reseller News
   Aug 5, 2005 Next Generation Firewalls
Many firewall vendors are now integrating essential security functions, such as firewall, antivirus, anti-spam, content filtering and IDS/IDP into all-in-one products. This article explains who the current players are.
- PC Magazine, Thailand
   Aug 5, 2005 Fortinet, leader of UTM.
Fortinet country manager for Thailand, Uthaipat Ratanaphupha, discusses Fortinet's emergence as the leader in Unified Threat Management (UTM) space.
- Windows & Net magazine, Thailand
   Aug 5, 2005 How Wireless "Hotspots" Can Cost Your Company Thousands
Most companies have taken the right steps to secure their corporate networks, but outside of the company premises, employees connecting to public wireless hotspots in hotels, coffee shops or airports run serious risks that could lead to disastrous consequences.
- Electricity & Industry, Thailand
   Aug 5, 2005 Fortinet launches new 24x7 FortiGuard network security service
Fortinet announces enhanced subscription services for customers deploying FortiGate™ and FortiMail™ systems. The subscription services are a family of four complementary services keeping Fortinet systems up-to-date and safe from unwanted and malicious network traffic through continuous and automatic "push" updates.
- iThome Weekly, Taiwan
   Aug 4, 2005 Fortinet's Malware report ranks Taiwan third in virus prevalence
The month of June saw Sober.P's cunning social engineering tactic of exploiting a news event, the opening of the FIFA World Cup tickets sales. July activity confirms this trend, with mass-mailers and scams resorting to mainstream news to deceive users into opening attachments" said, Jim Hwang, Technology Director, Greater China, Fortinet Inc.
- Network Magazine, Taiwan
   Aug 4, 2005 Fortinet succeeds in UTM market
When Fortinet went against conventional wisdom to integrate essential security functions such as firewall, antivirus, anti-spam and IPS/IDS in one integrated appliance, there were doubts that the product would take off. Now, this approach called, "Unified Threat Management", is the buzzword in network security, and Fortinet is named Number 1 in this product segment.
- Network Magazine, Taiwan
   Aug 1, 2005 Fortinet received the sixth ICSA certification
China Information World reports that Fortinet receives the sixth ICSA Lab certification.
- China Information World
   Aug 2005 Interview with Kim Jong-Duck, Country Manager for Fortinet Korea
Mr. Kim Jong-Duck, Country Manager for Fortinet Korea, describes how IT security is perceived by financial institutions, why it is the right time to sell Fortinet products to them, and explains that the key difference in Fortinet’s FortiGate UTM products is its ASIC hardware-based acceleration, which delivers comprehensive security without the negative impact on network performance.
- Korea IT Daily
   July 28, 2005 Fortinet promotes 24x7 network monitoring and real-time signature updates
Fortinet expects opportunities in managed security services market, and expands into the MSSP market and IT outsourcing.
- Commercial Times
   July 27, 2005 UTM the best solution
In this interview with country manager of Thailand and Indochina, Uthaipat Ratanaphupha explains that "best-of-breed" solutions can take up considerable time and effort to deploy, and the best security solution for most companies is all-in-one integrated firewalls and anti-virus.
- Siam Turakij
   July 25, 2005 Introduction to Fortinet's FortiGuard Web Filtering
This review by IT Home Magazine, Taiwan, explains the features and benefits of Fortinet's FortiGuard Web Filtering product, such as restricting content, and providing valuable insight into all web activities in an enterprise to ensure compliance with new government regulations, HR policies and guidelines for educational institutions.
- iThome Online, Taiwan
   July 18, 2005 Crompton Greaves fortifies its network
When standalone Linux-based anti-virus and firewall solutions failed to meet its requirements, Crompton Greaves switched over to a UTM solution.
- Express Computer, India
   July 11, 2005 Taiwan Ranked Third World-Wide for Virus Outbreaks, USA and South Korea ranked First and Second Respectively
This article quotes Fortinet's monthly virus report and describes emerging trend of exploiting news items in June. Fortinet Taiwan explains the tactic of social engineering, and advises users how to secure network against network threats.
- ETtoday Taiwan
   July 05, 2005 VOIP Security System
Fortinet partners with Polycom to deploy Fortinet's FortiGate systems with Polycom's PathNavigator VoIP solutions to enable secure, single and multi-point V²oIP conference calls.
- Voice & Data, Australia
   July 05, 2005 [Virtual Private Network World 2005]: The Continuing Evolution of VPN Technologies
The theme of the VPN World 2005 Seminar held at COEX Intercontinental Hotel on 14 July 2005 was 'SSL VPNs, Wireless LAN VPNs, VPN Security Reinforcement and Strategies for VPN Expansion'. The event was attended by over 300 people. During the seminar, new advances in SSL VPN technologies and strategies were introduced. Vendors that presented included: NexG, NetScaler, Notel, Symantec, Aventail, Juniper, Piolink, Fortinet and Future System. Fortinet presented on the UTM-based Anyware Connection Solution. Fortinet's presentation covered weak points in the SSL VPN market, and integrating their unique UTM solutions with VPNs. Fortinet exhibited the FortiGate-500A and the FortiGate-5020 for SMBs, and telecommunications businesses and mid to large-sized clients, respectively. Also highlighted were FortiGate products that featured the newly-released SSL capabilities.
- Network Times, Korea
   July 05, 2005 Deep-Packet Inspection Firewalls: Clash of the Titans
In evaluations by 4 test labs of twenty firewall products, Fortinet scored high on price-performance index. Reviewers especially liked Fortinet's browser interface, which was intuitive yet informative. The FortiGate unit also scored high in performance, throughput and intrusion detection tests. Affordability and exceptional manageability won the Fortinet product second place in overall rankings.
- Network Times, Korea
   July 05, 2005 Fortinet announces FortiGuard service featuring continuous updates
Fortinet announces enhanced subscription services for customers deploying FortiGate™ and FortiMail™ systems. The FortiGuard™ Security Subscription Services is a family of four complementary services that keep Fortinet systems up-to-date and safe from unwanted and malicious network traffic through continuous and automatic "push" updates that ensure protection against the latest viruses, worms, Trojans, Spyware and other threats - without required network administrative time or oversight.
- Microsoftware, Korea
   July 05, 2005 Secure, real-time protection with Fortinet's FortiGuard service
Fortinet announces enhanced subscription services for customers who have deployed FortiGate™ and FortiMail™ systems. The FortiGuard™ Security Subscription Services is a family of four complementary services that keep Fortinet systems up-to-date and safe from unwanted and malicious network traffic through continuous and automatic "push" updates that ensure protection against the latest viruses, worms, Trojans, Spyware and other threats - without required network administrative time or oversight.
- Computerworld Korea
   July 05, 2005 Top Security Appliances and Firewalls
Fortinet's FortiGate-60 is ranked third in sales performance, a ranking in a review done by Daiwabo Information Systems.
- PC Webzine, Japan
   July 04, 2005 Hackers use news items for new wave of attacks
Hackers are turning to social engineering tactics, such as exploiting news items to gain entry into user systems. Guillaume Lovet, Fortinet's team leader in the threat response team explains that attacks are best stopped at the network edge, because certain threats, such as rootkits, are virtually impossible to remove once infection is successful.
- IDM, Australia
   July 01, 2005 Fortinet Korea announces new service providing continuous updates for Real-time antivirus protection
Fortinet announces enhanced subscription services for customers deploying FortiGate™ and FortiMail™ systems. The FortiGuard™ Security Subscription Services is a family of four complementary services that keep Fortinet systems up-to-date and safe from unwanted and malicious network traffic through continuous and automatic "push" updates that ensure protection against the latest viruses, worms, Trojans, Spyware and other threats - without requiring network administrative time or oversight.
- Korea Information Telecommunication
   July 01, 2005 Focus on solutions for real-time protection
Fortinet announces enhanced subscription services for customers with FortiGate™ and FortiMail™ systems. The FortiGuard™ Security Subscription Services is a family of four complementary services that keep Fortinet systems up-to-date and safe from unwanted and malicious network traffic through continuous and automatic "push" updates that ensure protection against the latest viruses, worms, Trojans, Spyware and other threats - without required network administrative time or oversight.
- Education Information Times, Korea
   July 2005 FortiGuard is secure, real-time protection service from Fortinet
Fortinet announces enhanced services for customers deploying FortiGate™ and FortiMail™ systems. The FortiGuard™ Security Subscription Services is a family of four complementary services that keep Fortinet systems up-to-date and safe from unwanted and malicious network traffic through continuous and automatic "push" updates, ensuring protection against the latest viruses, worms, Trojans, Spyware and other threats - without requiring network administrative time or oversight.
- Network Times, Korea
   July 2005 Fortinet announces new service offering continuous updates
Fortinet announces new enhanced services for customers deploying FortiGate™ and FortiMail™ systems. FortiGuard™ Security Subscription Services is a family of four complementary services that keep Fortinet systems up-to-date and safe from unwanted and malicious network traffic through continuous and automatic "push" updates, ensuring protection against the latest viruses, worms, Trojans, Spyware and other threats - without requiring network administrative time or oversight.
- Management and Computer, Korea
   July 2005 Unified Threat Management Solutions
Trends in security technologies point to a move towards IDS/IPS, SSL VPNs and integrated security solutions. As threats become more complex and sophisticated, and older security solutions are unable to deal with them, businesses are turning to UTM devices. The manageability and cost-effectiveness of UTM products prove very attractive to small and medium enterprises. In this market space, there is competition from many vendors including local security companies. However, Fortinet's FortiGate maintains its edge through more comprehensive features, price-competitiveness and a service offering continuous updates called FortiProtect.
- IT Solutions, Korea
   June 28, 2005 Fortinet launches new FortiGuard network security service that provides continuous updates.
Fortinet announces new enhanced services for its customers. The FortiGuard™ Security Subscription Services is a family of four complementary services that keep Fortinet systems up-to-date and safe from unwanted and malicious network traffic through continuous and automatic "push" updates, ensuring protection against the latest viruses, worms, Trojans, Spyware and other threats - without required network administrative time or oversight.
- DigiTimes, Taiwan
   June 24, 2005 Lan1 strengthens security portfolio
Lan1's history of accurately recognizing technology trends as well as its deep networking expertise wins distributorship of Fortinet products in New Zealand. Fortinet is now able to reach the distributor's network of over 900 resellers and systems integrators.
- New Zealand Reseller News
   June 23, 2005 Fortinet launches new FortiGuard network security services, providing continuous real-time protection to customers
Fortinet launches the new FortiGuard™ Security Subscription Services, a family of four complementary services that keep Fortinet systems up-to-date with the latest security threats, such as viruses, Trojans and malware, through automated push updates to FortiGate and FortiMail security platforms, without the need for user intervention.
- Taiwan Technology Daily, Taiwan
   June 23, 2005 Fortinet Delivers FortiGuard Real-time Protection Services
Fortinet announces the new FortiGuard™ Security Subscription Services, a set of enhanced services for customers of FortiGate™ and FortiMail™ products, offering automated continuous push updates of the latest viruses, worms, Trojans, Spyware and other threats to Fortinet's security appliances.
- CPro, Taiwan
   June 22, 2005 Fortinet Delivers FortiGuard Network Security Services
Fortinet announced enhanced services for customers currently using FortiGate™ and FortiMail™ systems. The FortiGuard™ Security Subscription Services form a family of four complementary services that keep Fortinet systems up-to-date and safe from unwanted and malicious network traffic through continuous and automatic "push" updates that ensure protection against the latest viruses, worms, Trojans, Spyware and other threats - without required network administrative time or oversight.
- HOPENET
   June 22, 2005 Fortinet delivers FortiGuard network security services, provides continuous real-time protection
For Fortinet customers deploying FortiGate™ and FortiMail™ systems, Fortinet announces the new FortiGuard™ Security Subscription Services. This is a family of four complementary services that keep Fortinet systems up-to-date with the latest viruses, worms, Trojans, Spyware and other threats through automated push updates, without requiring network administration oversight.
- iSecuTech, Taiwan
   June 17, 2005 UTM market leader, Fortinet, Wins 'Product of the Year', announces new integrated SSL and VPN features in threat management products.
Fortinet's FortiGate-500A wins Product of the Year award from VAR Business magazine. Fortinet announces plans to integrate ICSA-certified SSL and IPSec VPN features into its products to maintain leadership position in UTM market.
- iThome Weekly, Taiwan
   June 16, 2005 Fortinet and Polycom enable secure Voice and Video-over-IP
Fortinet partners with leading unified collaborative communications (UCC) provider Polycom, to enable secure, single and multi-point V2oIP conference calls through Polycom's PathNavigator. Fortinet to demonstrate inter-operability and benefits of seamless integration between Polycom's voice and video technology and Fortinet's network security appliances.
- DQ Channels, India
   June 15, 2005 UTM the new security solution
This article profiles unified threat management as the answer to today's security issues. Security solutions should be easy to deploy and administer. All-in-one integrated security solutions provide cost-effective comprehensive security that is easy to deploy and manage.
- ComputerWorld, Thailand
   June 15, 2005 Fortinet's FortiGate wins 2 ICSA certifications
Fortinet announces that it will roll-out ICSA-certified SSL and IPSec VPN capabilities to its FortiGate series of antivirus firewalls.
- Eweek Magazine, Thailand
   June 15, 2005 'Pharming' more dangerous than 'phishing', DNS servers in the world are at risk of 'Pharming'.
This feature article explains how Pharming affects DNS servers. Fortinet explains the current sophisticated nature of blended threats and provides five tips to counter these attacks.
- DigiTimes, Taiwan
   June 14, 2005 Fortinet's Security Solution
'Pharming' is a sophisticated online confidence scam used to harvest personal financial details of the user's regular web surfing activities. Fortinet has just released a five-step guide to identify websites that are involved in pharming attacks.
- The Business Standard, India
   June 13, 2005 Interview with J.D. Kim: "Fortinet's target is to keep unassailable lead in SMB market"
Mr. J.D. Kim of Fortinet Korea explains the company's business strategy of capturing greater share of the SMB security market, expanding into the finance sector, and current challenges in the network security market. Mr. Kim also explains the benefits of ASIC-based architecture, the FortiProtect Premier Service and Complete Contents Inspection and the unique appeal of Fortinet's solutions.
- Seoul Finance, Korea
   June 13, 2005 Fortinet issues report on trends in network threat environment
According to a report from Fortinet, there has been a decrease in the number of new mass-mailers and Trojans, But the percentage of new Bots detected has increased. Fortinet advises computer users to deploy both anti-virus and anti-spam protection for more comprehensive security.
- PC Week, Taiwan
   June 10, 2005 Importance of content filtering on the rise; robust multi-function gateways must also feature high throughput
In this article, Spencer Chen, country manager of Fortinet Taiwan, explains why content filtering has increased in importance, exceeding even anti-virus, firewall and IDS/IPS features. Chen explains how multi-function gateways have become mainstream network security products, and why high throughput is essential for this class of devices
- DigiTimes, Taiwan
   June 10, 2005 Content filtering will be main feature for network security products; robust multi-function gateways must support high throughput
In this article, Spencer Chen, country manager of Fortinet Taiwan, explains why content filtering has become increasingly important beyond AV, FW and IDS/IPS, which cannot effectively defend against malware. Spencer also explains the emerging popularity of multi-function gateway devices and describes how high throughput is an essential requirement for any gateway product.
- DigiTimes, Taiwan
   June 10, 2005 UTM market leader, Fortinet, wins 'Product of the Year' award, launches integrated SSL and VPN threat management product.
Fortinet's FortiGate-500A has been named Product of the Year. The product will feature ICSA-certified SSL and IPSec VPN integration into its threat management platform, targeting MSSPs (Managed Security Service Providers).
- iThome Weekly, Taiwan
   June 09, 2005 Fortinet Offers Tips Against 'Pharming'
Fortinet's FortiGate security appliances provides businesses protection against a rising category of online crime called 'Pharming'. 'Pharming' is an extension of 'Phishing' and consists of sophisticated attack methods including DNS poisoning, Trojan horse programs and key-logging spyware.
- CXO Today, India
   June 09, 2005 Fortinet prevents 'Pharming', offers new guidelines for protection
Fortinet's FortiGate systems protect against growing threat of new form of malicious electronic crime called 'Pharming', a highly sophisticated extension of 'Phishing' that harvests personal and confidential information through methods like DNS poisoning, Trojan horse programs and key-logging spyware.
- IT Observer, Australia
   June 08, 2005 Fortinet report shows 'bots' top list of emerging threats, but mass-mailing worms still most prevalent.
Fortinet's report on trends in the network threat environment, based on data in the month of May, show a decrease in the number of new mass-mailers and Trojans, but 'bots' have accounted for the highest percentage of newly detected codes again.
- PC Home, Taiwan
   June 08, 2005 Fortinet report shows "bots" top list of newly-detected network threats, mass-mailing worms is the most prevalent.
Fortinet issues May report on trends in network threat environment. The report indicates a decrease in the number of new mass-mailers and Trojans. Malware called "bots" accounted for the highest percentage of newly detected codes again.
- YamStock, Taiwan
   June 08, 2005 Bot-variants top list of newly-released network threats, mass-mailing worms still the most prevalent.
Fortinet issues report on trends in network threats based on data in month of May. Data from the report indicated a decrease in number of new mass-mailers and Trojans, but "Bots" accounted for the highest percentage of newly detected threats again.
- YamStock, Taiwan
   June 08, 2005 Network Threat Report for May shows trends in malware.
Fortinet releases report on the current state of network threats, showing an increase in new variants of malware known as "Bots", but mass-mailing worms are still the most prevalent.
- iSecuTech, Taiwan
   June 08, 2005 Bot variants on the rise, while mass mailing worms are most common threat on the Internet
According to a report from Fortinet on the current network threat environment, variants of malware known as "Bots" are on the rise becoming the highest percentage of newly detected virus again. However, mass-mailing worms are still the most prevalent.
- ET Today, Taiwan
   June 08, 2005 UTM vendor Fortinet issues report on the state of malware threats.
Fortinet issued a report on trends in the current network threat environment based on data in the month of May. The report explains that the data shows a decrease in the number of new mass-mailers and Trojans detected, but the percentage of new Bots being released has increased again. It also pointed out the resurgence of certain bot-variants and the appearance of the first 'political' mass-mailer.
- Taiwan Technology Daily, Taiwan
   June 07, 2005 Fortinet report shows Bot-variants on the rise, Trojans and mass-mailers decreasing in number
A monthly virus report from Fortinet describes the state of malware in May. The report describes a decrease in the number of new mass-mailers and Trojans, but an increasing frequency of Bot-variants. Fortinet also provides tips and advice to computer users.
- C-Pro, Taiwan
   June 07, 2005 Fortinet issues report on trends in network threats.
A Fortinet report indicates a decrease in the number of new mass-mailers and Trojans, while the percentage of new "Bots" detected is on the increase again. The report also provides recommendations for computer users on how best to protect their information assets.
- Hopenet News, Taiwan
   June 06, 2005 Fortinet's FortiGate-500A Named Product of the Year, UTM Leader Fortinet Launches Integrated SSL and VPN Threat Management Product
Fortinet announced that products in its FortiGate series will feature ICSA-certified Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and IPSec virtual private network (VPN) functionality as part of the integrated network security platform. Fortinet also announced that its FortiGate-500A system has been named 'Product of the Year' by VARBusiness magazine.
- CompoTech Taiwan
   June 05, 2005 11th Annual Well-Connected Awards 2005 - Part 4: Security
Fortinet's FortiGate-3600 antivirus firewall goes head-to-head with NetScreen's IDP-1000 and ISS's Proventia G1000-400 in intrusion detection benchmarks.
- Network Times, Korea
   June 05, 2005 Fortinet + Polycom simplify V2OIP
Fortinet provides integration with Polycom's PathNavigator VoIP and V2oIP solution to enable secure, single and multi-point V2oIP conference calls. Simplified V2oIP dialing through IP network security is a major enabler of high-quality, converged voice/data applications, according to a study by the Synergy Research Group.
- VOIP news, Australia
   June 05, 2005 A Big Bother is Hacking You
This article explains the nature of spyware and how it retrieves confidential information from unknowing victims. Vishak Raman, Country Manager for Fortinet, India, explains prevailing attitudes of companies towards protection against spyware and intrusions.
- Network Computing, India
   June 03, 2005 Fortinet Launches Integrated SSL and VPN product
Fortinet announces ICSA certification for all FortiGate series products for both Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and IPSec VPN functionality.
- CNET Taiwan
   June 02, 2005 UTM Leader Fortinet winner of VARBusiness magazine Product of the Year Award
Fortinet announced that it will feature ICSA-certified SSL and IPSec VPN capabilities in its FortiGate series of integrated security appliances. Fortinet's FortiGate-500A was also named Product of the Year by VARBusiness Magazine.
- Taiwan Technology Daily
   June 01, 2005 Fortinet's FortiGate-500A Named Product of the Year, Fortinet Launches Integrated SSL and VPN Threat Management Product
Fortinet's FortiGate-500A has been named Product of the Year and will soon have ICSA-certified SSL and IPSec VPN integrated into its threat management platform.
- cnYES News, Taiwan
   June 01, 2005 Fortinet's FortiGate-500A Named Product of the Year, Fortinet Launches Integrated SSL and VPN Threat Management Product
Fortinet's FortiGate-500A has been named Product of the Year and will soon have ICSA-certified SSL and IPSec VPN integrated into its threat management platform.
- YamNews Taiwan
   June 01, 2005 Fortinet's FortiGate-500A Named Product of the Year by VARBusiness Magazine
Fortinet, the market leader in UTM and only provider of ASIC-accelerated technology, announced that it will roll-out integrated ICSA-certified SSL and IPSec VPN capabilities into all products in the FortiGate series. Fortinet's FortiGate-500A has also been named Product of the Year by VARBusiness Magazine.
- DigitalWall Taiwan
   June 01, 2005 UTM Leader Fortinet Named VAR Business Product of the Year
Fortinet's FortiGate-500A wins Product of the Year award from VAR Business Magazine. Fortinet announces new ICSA-certified SSL and IPSec VPN features in the FortiGate range of products.
- HopeNet Taiwan
   June 01, 2005 FortiGate-500A named Product of the Year, Fortinet announces new integrated SSL and VPN threat management features in their products.
VAR Business awards Fortinet's FortiGate-500A Product of the Year. Fortinet announces new ICSA-certified SSL and IPSec VPN features to be integrated into its portfolio of threat management platforms.
- PChome Online, Taiwan
   June, 2005 Crompton Greaves Fortifies Its Network
This article describes the security challenges facing Crompton Greaves, a manufacturer and marketer of electrical products and services related to power generation in India. Crompton Greaves deployed a FortiGate-1000 UTM platform to protect its network and data,with help from IBM Global Services.
- Network Computing
   June, 2005 Fortinet Unveils FortiMail and FortiGuard
Fortinet launches two new additions to its line of network security solutions: the FortiMail secure messaging system featuring antivirus, anti-spam, spyware protection and complete email scanning; and the FortiGuard-Antispam Service, a fully managed service that helps businesses reduce spam at the network perimeter.
- Express Computer, India
   May 31, 2005 The Fifth-Generation of Network Security Technology
The success of Fortinet Korea in developing the Korean UTM market is the source of envy for other security vendors, having sold 2000 units of UTM products through leasing agreements with KT and Dacom. IDC Korea predicts the UTM market will form 44% of the network security market by 2008. The fifth-generation of network security products will feature speed improvements in IPS, more intelligent ESM, SSL VPN functionality and web application security.
- Digital Times, Korea
   May 30, 2005 Gearing up for Complex Threats
This article describes the emerging computer and network threats facing companies in India, and current solutions and products to counter these threats. Vishak Raman, country manager for Fortinet India, explains that large organizations should expect to put in additional funds to deal with these new complex, blended threats.
- Express Computer
   May 23, 2005 Fortinet delivers SSL and IPSec VPN in UTMS
Fortinet has incorporates ICSA-certified Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and IPSec virtual private network (VPN) functionality into its FortiGate range of antivirus firewalls. Fortinet's SSL VPN technology provides secure access for remote users without the requirement of a pre-installed client.
- CRN India
   May 20, 2005 Fortinet Bolsters UTM Systems With SSL VPN Tech
Fortinet announces that FortiGate systems are now certified by the ICSA for both Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) functionality as part of its integrated network security platform. Fortinet's new SSL VPN technology provides secure access for remote users without the requirement of a pre-installed client.
- Channel Times, India
   May 20, 2005 Fortinet Collaborates with Polycom
Fortinet expands its presence in the voice and video-over-internet protocol (V20IP) market with the announcement of new firmware in its FortiGate systems that enable secure and real-time VoIP and V2oIP. Fortinet has worked with leading unified collaborative communications (UCC) provider Polycom to successfully deploy Fortinet's FortiGate systems to enable secure, single and multi-point V2oIP conference calls with Polycom's PathNavigator.
- Afternoon Dispatch & Courier, India
   May 20, 2005 Fortinet to Deliver Integrated Security Solutions
Fortinet's new SSL VPN technology provides secure access for remote users without the requirement of a pre-installed client. SSL VPN functionality provides an additional level of protection through complete content inspection, ensuring the integrity of VPN traffic.
- CXO Today, India
   May 20, 2005 Fortinet and Polycom together enable Voice and Video-over IP
Fortinet expands presence in Voice and Video-over-Internet-Protocol (V2OIP) through partnership with Polycom by deploying FortiGate systems to enable secure, single and multi-point V2oIP conference calls with Polycom's PathNavigator.
- DQ Channels, India
   May 20, 2005 Fortinet to deliver integrated SSL and IPSec VPN on network security platform
Fortinet announces ICSA-certified Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and IPSec Virtual Private Network features integrated into its FortiGate range of network security platforms. Fortinet's new SSL VPN technology provides secure access for remote users without the requirement of a pre-installed client. SSL VPN functionality within FortiGate systems provides an additional level of protection through complete content inspection, ensuring the integrity of VPN traffic.
- DQ Channels, India
   May 15, 2005 Fortinet teams up with Trans Niaga to push products
Fortinet appoints Trans Niaga Sdn Bhd as an authorized distributor in Malaysia in a move to further strengthen its presence in the local market. Trans Niaga will offer Fortinet's full suite of network security solutions, including FortiGate antivirus firewalls, FortiManager management system, FortiLog and FortiReporter, logging and reporting utilities.
- New Straits Times, Malaysia
   May 11, 2005 Fortinet, Polycom to enable secure VoIP
Fortinet partners with Polycom to offer secure real-time Voice and Video-over-Internet Protocol (V2oIP). Fortinet to deploy FortiGate systems with Polycom's PathNavigator V2oIP devices.
- CRN, India
   May 09, 2005 Fortinet & Polycom Enable Secure Multi-site V2oIPFortinet & Polycom Enable Secure Multi-site V2oIP
Fortinet partners with Unified Collaborative Communications (UCC) provider Polycom to deliver secure, single and multi-point V2oIP conference calls with FortiGate series platforms and Polycom's PathNavigator.
- CXO Today, India
   May 09, 2005 Bots increase in April
Guillaume Lovet, team leader of the EMEA threat response team at Fortinet, comments on the increase in bots in April as an indication of a shift in motivation for malware authors towards financial gain, and the increasing sophistication of threats as shown in recent DNS pharming attacks.
- IT News Australia
   May 09, 2005 The hunt for total security
This article examines the state of security awareness in businesses in India. Studies show that 56% of businesses in India have no formal security policy and only 25% of companies review their security policies once a month. Virus threats are perceived to be the biggest security risk for most companies.
- Express Computer, India
   May 05, 2005 Strategic Analysis of SMB Market: SMB Trends in Network and Security
Small and Medium businesses are now the focus of all vendors, local and global. Fortinet Korea is focused on integrated UTM products for small and mid-sized companies, competing with Watchguard, Symantec, McAfee and CheckPoint. Fortinet has already sold 2000 FortiGate series products to the SMB market and target to capture 90% of the market by this year.
- Management and Computer, Korea
   May 05, 2005 Greyware
This article explains all about grayware, how to deal with this pervasive threat and grayware in its many definitions and activities.
- eWeek, Thailand
   May 05, 2005 Signs of Maturity
Medium-sized businesses in India are becoming more aware of the value of security and are beginning to update their security infrastructure. According to Vishak Raman, country manager for Fortinet in India, the increasing number of businesses sending staff for certification in security is a sign of maturity in the security market.
- Financial Express, India
   May 2005 Network untethered
In an interview with ComputerWorld Malaysia, regional director for Fortinet, Benjamin Teh argues that wired networks are harder to breach than wireless ones as they are physically "contained" within a specific location.
- ComputerWorld Malaysia
   May 2005 Ingredients for a Security Solution
ComputerWorld Malaysia interviews Eryin Halmen, Country Manager for Fortinet Malaysia, about approaches to implementing network security, and steps to developing a security policy for your company. solutions.
- ComputerWorld Malaysia
   May 2005 Seccom Gives Thumbs Up to Channel
Seccom Networks, a Fortinet reseller, adds a partner program to its direct sales-dominated strategy, plans to sign three distributors and about 10 resellers.
- IT News, Australia
   May 2005 A boost for retail
Information security is a very important consideration in the IT strategy because the network has to handle a large amount of company and customer information. Pantaloon Retail (India) chose to deploy a solution from Fortinet called FG500A. "The device allows unified capabilities and is easy to manage and monitor. It is used at the perimeter," said Vishak Raman, Country Manager India, Fortinet.
- Network Magazine, India
   April 29, 2005 Prevent pricey wi-fi security errors
This article examines the hidden security risks in wireless hotspots at places such as cafes. Richard Hanke, Vice President of Product Development at Fortinet explains that a virus picked up from a wireless network can easily infect the corporate network when the infected system returns to the workplace.
- New Zealand Reseller News
   April 13, 2005 Unifying Channel Management
An up-and-comer in the unified threat managemtn (UTM) market, Fortinet is planning to make its mark in the Australian channel, who better to lead the reseller team than Teh, who becomes as animated as an excited child reaching into a cookie jar when discussing anything related to security.
- ARN, Australia
   April 13, 2005 Bots on the bloom
Bots, or malicious code that creates remotely-controlled networks of thousands of hijacked computers, are on the rise.
- Star TechCentral
   April 12, 2005 Alcatel unveils AQE solution
Alcatel enters into new partnership with Fortinet to provide ASIC-based FortiGate antivirus firewalls to its customers through its business partners.
- Manila Bulletin, Philippines
   April 11, 2005 UTM integrated security appliances are good antivirus solutions
In this interview, Spencer Chen, country manager, Taiwan, for Fortinet, explains the state of network security in Taiwan, Fortinet's key differentiator, the year ahead for the security industry and Fortinet's recent win at the MIS Best Choice Awards.
- Commercial Times, Taiwan
   April 09, 2005 Crompton Greaves Deploys Fortinet's UTM Solution
Crompton Greaves, a supplier for manufacturing power systems, and industrial electrical systems, has recently deployed Fortinet's unified threat management (UTM) solutions. The company wanted to provide security to an employee intranet; extranets that interfaced with its enterprise SAP application, and ensure secure remote access to ERP applications through VPNs for users in different cities and regions.
- CXO Today, India
   April 08, 2005 Fortinet Korea provides Security Solution for Eulji General Hospital
Eulji General Hospital has successfully deployed Fortinet's FortiGate™-300 Antivirus Firewall platform to provide anti-virus, firewall, IDS, and IPS functions, and has also implemented traffic shaping, content filtering, and email filtering. Kim Jong-duk, Country Manager of Fortinet Korea says that hospitals in Korea face increasing security problems and challenges and so, more hospitals are switching to the powerful ASIC-based integrated security solutions provided by Fortinet.
- DataNet, Korea
   April 05, 2005 Security Solution Configuration
ComputerWorld features the FortiGate A series security platforms in this example security solution configuration, indicating how they are deployed in main and branch offices and service zones.
- ComputerWorld Korea