This brief presents Fortinet’s approach to intent-based segmentation, which divides networks into security zones and controls access according to business logic, identity, applications, devices, location, and continuously updated trust. Physical and virtual FortiGate firewalls enforce policies through high-performance Layer 7 inspection of encrypted and clear-text traffic, while purpose-built processors reduce latency and the need for parallel appliances. FortiOS asset tagging allows users, devices, and applications to be grouped independently of traditional IP and port rules. FortiAuthenticator, FortiNAC, Fabric Connectors, FortiSandbox, and FortiGuard intelligence provide identity validation, access control, external trust signals, threat analysis, and automated remediation. Security Rat

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