Fortinet, Inc.
Computer and Network SecurityCalifornia, United States5001-10000 Employees
Fortinet, Inc. is an American multinational in the computer and network security sector, founded in 2000 by Ken and Michael Xie. Based in Sunnyvale, California, the company operates as a sizable global employer and develops high-performance security products and services, anchored by its flagship FortiGate firewall within an integrated security platform. Fortinet markets its systems and subscription offerings through a channel partner network that spans more than 20,000 partners worldwide. In its market, the firm is recognized as a leading provider of unified threat management, a category that combines multiple security functions into a single solution. Its customer base consists of organizations seeking robust, high-speed protection for their networks, with sales and delivery distributed globally through its partner network. In June 2026, Fortinet disclosed updates to administrator credential security, introducing PBKDF2-based password hashing across FortiOS versions to strengthen authentication.