SUNNYVALE, Calif., Apr. 30, 2009 - Fortinet^®- a market-leading network security provider and worldwide leader of unified threat management (UTM) solutions has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Silicon Valley by the San Francisco Business Times. Fortinet attributes its workplace success to recruiting high-quality professionals; building a diverse, energetic and talented workforce; and maintaining employee-friendly programs.

"Being noted as one of the 'Best Places to Work' in Silicon Valley is strong reinforcement of Fortinet's continued success and commitment to our employees," said Sherry Pulvers, vice president of Human esources at Fortinet. "Our employees are our most valuable assets and the sole reason behind Fortinet's ability to lead the UTM segment for 12 consecutive quarters. It's an honor to be recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as an example of exemplary corporate culture."

The San Francisco Business Times' "Best Places to Work" award selects the top companies to work for in the San Francisco Bay Area and is based on responses to an online employee satisfaction survey, which polls a specific number of employees at each company; the size of the company determines the number of employees polled. The survey included questions on job satisfaction, culture, work environment, manager effectiveness and perceived personal value within the company.

According to Fortinet employees, the many convenient perks offered -- including an ongoing employee referral program, subsidized on-site dry cleaning, on-site dinner service and bring your child or pet to work days -- are among the factors contributing to better work/life balance for employees.