Fortinet ZTNA
Universal Zero Trust Network Access for any user, anywhere.
Overview
Fortinet Universal ZTNA is a solution that enables secure, policy-based access to applications from any location. It is not a standalone product but a capability built into the FortiOS operating system and managed via FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls. It uses the FortiClient agent on endpoints to verify user and device identity before granting application access through an encrypted tunnel, enforcing zero-trust principles.
✨ Key Features
- Integrated with FortiGate NGFWs
- Unified Agent (FortiClient)
- Granular, Per-Application Access Control
- Continuous Verification
- No additional license cost with FortiOS
- Part of the Fortinet Security Fabric
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration into the Fortinet Security Fabric
- No separate license cost for the core ZTNA feature
- Unified management through the FortiGate console
Unique Value: Provides a cost-effective and integrated way for existing Fortinet customers to adopt Zero Trust principles, leveraging their current investment in FortiGate firewalls.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Organizations already using FortiGate firewalls extending ZTNA capabilities to their remote workforce.
- Replacing traditional IPsec and SSL VPNs with a more granular, application-level access model.
- Enforcing device compliance checks before allowing connection to corporate applications.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Companies that do not use FortiGate firewalls or the Fortinet ecosystem.
- Organizations looking for a pure cloud-delivered ZTNA service without on-premise dependencies.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and potentially lower TCO solution for Fortinet shops compared to bolting on a third-party ZTNA product.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (FortiCare tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: ZTNA functionality is included in FortiOS. FortiClient agent has free and paid tiers.
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