Securing Cloud Applications with Fortinet

As organizations increasingly shift to cloud-native infrastructures, securing applications in multi-cloud environments has become challenging. This shift brings operational advantages but also introduces new risks and complex compliance requirements. The growing reliance on cloud technologies has expanded the attack surface, making traditional security solutions insufficient. Cloud security solutions must not only defend against external threats but also offer increased visibility and control.

Security for cloud applications must cover the entire application lifecycle from development and deployment to ongoing monitoring because vulnerabilities can emerge at any stage. With the rise of AI-driven applications and real-time data processing, organizations need security solutions that can adapt to fast-evolving threats and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. In addition, the complexity of managing security across multiple cloud environments creates a need for integrated solutions that provide centralized control without compromising agility.

Fortinet’s Cloud Application Security solutions address these complexities with a unified, end-to-end approach to cloud security. These solutions are tailored for multi-cloud and hybrid environments, allowing organizations to secure their applications from development through deployment across major platforms, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and SAP.

Central to Fortinet’s solution, Lacework FortiCNAPP, is its capacity to deliver high visibility and control, which is crucial for organizations managing hybrid or multi-cloud settings. Without a unified approach, managing security across different clouds is difficult. Fortinet’s platform allows teams to implement consistent security policies throughout all environments. This enhances control and ensures that security remains strong, irrespective of where applications are deployed.

The solution provides AI-driven threat detection and automation features. Fortinet’s AI-powered analytics provides immediate threat detection and response, which is necessary to protect cloud-native applications from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other application-layer threats. By linking threat data with runtime monitoring, Fortinet’s solution allows teams to quickly identify and respond to high-risk threats.

Fortinet’s FortiFlex usage-based security licensing program enables partners to tailor solutions to customer needs while helping them reduce cloud spend commitments through cloud provider marketplaces. The point-based licensing model helps with cost control and offers multi-tenancy license management. With the ability to roll over unused points and deploy any applicable solutions, customers gain flexibility.

At Fortinet’s recent Cloud Security Summit, top experts and thought leaders discussed the latest innovations in cloud security. The on-demand library features several sessions, each diving deep into specific aspects of cloud security, including how to secure applications in the cloud, mitigate risks and threats, and integrate AI-driven solutions to stay ahead of attackers. IT professionals, security leaders, and cloud architects looking to future-proof their cloud strategies can find useful information to build resilient cloud environments that scale with their organization’s needs.