Announces Generative AI IoT Security Assistant and New GenAI Capabilities for Network and Security Operations allowing organizations to strengthen their security posture and increase operational efficiency.
The new updates to Fortinet’s generative AI (GenAI) portfolio will enhance both network and security operations, including the industry’s first generative AI IoT security assistant. FortiAI, Fortinet’s GenAI assistant, supports and guides security operations (SecOps) and network operations (NetOps) teams so they can configure and manage changes to their network and investigate and remediate threats faster than ever before.
“Generative AI is reshaping network and security operations, supporting IT and cyber professionals to do more, faster.”
John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer, Fortinet
The intuitive interface of FortiAI allows individuals, regardless of expertise, to engage using natural language, effectively bridging the industry’s skill shortage. Since launching FortiAI in 2023, Fortinet has continued to deepen GenAI features across the Fortinet Security Fabric, and today the company is introducing the following innovations to its portfolio:
New FortiAI capabilities within FortiManager introduce a transformative approach to Day 0 and Day 1 network configuration and provisioning by providing GenAI-assisted scripting in CLI and Jinja. This innovative feature helps generate scripting based on conversational commands, making it accessible to those with varying levels of programming expertise. FortiManager now includes the industry’s first GenAI IoT security assistant with a conversational AI interface powered by FortiAI to help detect and troubleshoot IoT vulnerabilities.
“Fortinet is committed to remaining at the forefront of AI innovation, and by expanding FortiAI, our context-aware GenAI assistant, we’re continuing to empower operations teams with advanced natural language processing capabilities. The latest updates to FortiAI deliver innovative new ways to interface with Fortinet’s products using 30+ common languages to cut through complexity and boost operational efficiency,” shared John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer, Fortinet.
FortiAI is the company’s latest AI innovation and delivers context-aware GenAI assistance to help SecOps and NetOps teams make better decisions more quickly. It supports 30+ common languages and allows organizations to navigate the cybersecurity skills gap while mitigating risk and streamlining business operations.
