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Fortinet, a network security provider and the worldwide leader of unified threat management (UTM) solutions – revealed FortiGuard Labs’ 2012 threat predictions, highlighting eight threats to watch out for next year. Top 8 Security Predictions for 2012: Ransomware to Take Mobile Devices Hostage, “Ransomware,” an infection that holds a device “hostage” until a “ransom” payment is delivered, has been around on PCs for years. Mobile malware that utilize exploits have also been observed, along with social engineering tricks that lead to root access on the infected device. With root access comes more control and elevated privileges, suitable for the likes of ransomware. FortiGuard predicts we’ll see the first instances of ransomware on a mobile device in the coming year. Read More…

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Fortinet, a leading network security provider recently announced major performance upgrades for its top-of-the-line, chassis-based FortiGate-5140B security platform that supports two new Advanced TCA (ATCA) form factor blades, FortiSwitch-5203B and FortiMail-5002B. The FortiGate-5140B is a high-performance, carrier-grade chassis that provides maximum expandability and configuration flexibility to help address the increasingly complex security needs of next-generation service providers, large enterprises and telecommunications networks.Read More…

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Fortinet, a leading network security provider and the worldwide leader of unified threat management (UTM) solutions – announced the introduction of FortiClient, an endpoint software agent that enables organizations to deploy business practices requiring secure remote access connectivity for its distributed and mobile workforce, contractors and partners. As an all-inclusive remote access security solution, FortiClient optimizes an organization’s security posture, helps organizations meet regulatory and legal requirements and helps enforce corporate compliance policies to prevent unauthorized devices from accessing the corporate network.
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Fortinet launched its new range of ‘Technology Specializations’ for its partners across its international area. The new partner program aims at supporting Fortinet’s strategy of providing end-to-end IT security solutions with the sales of its FortiMail, FortiWeb, and FortiDB product lines. Fortinet’s FortiPartner Program (FPP) is classified into four tiers – Gold, Silver, Bronze and Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) – with the selective recruitment of top-tier partners to differentiate those fairly, based on their level of commitment.
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